International Songwriting Competition

ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters to win cash and prizes, to further their music careers, and to gain recognition and exposure in the music industry. $100,000 in cash and prizes to be shared by 50 winners in 16 categories. All musicians, bands, solo artists, and songwriters are invited to enter their songs. Submissions are judged on the basis of creativity, originality, lyrics, melody, and composition.

The Categories Are...

• Pop/Top 40


• Rock


• Country


• AAA/Roots/Americana


• Blues


• Instrumental


• Folk/Singer-Songwriter


• R&B/Hip-Hop


• Jazz


• World


• Gospel/Christian


• Children's Music


• Dance/Electronica


• Lyrics Only


• Teen – 18 yrs. old or younger


• Performance

This years prizes include:

• Overall Grand Prize Winner - $10,000 cash and $30,000 in prizes


• First Place Winners in each category - $1,000 cash and $2,000 in prizes


• Second Place Winners in each category - $1,000 in prizes


• Third Place winners in each category – $500 in prizes

Since its inception in 2002, ISC especially takes pride in its judges and this year is no exception. ISC 2004 offers both aspiring and established songwriters the opportunity to have their songs heard by a prestigious panel of judges including:

Aaron Lewis (Staind)
John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting)
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records)
Stacey Earle (Americana Artist)
Clint Black (Country Artist)
Alan Meltzer (President, Wind-Up Records)
Kim Stephens (VP of A&R, Lava Records)