Anyone who wins the approval of Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs, Macy Gray and Bo Diddley are sure to succeed in the music business.
These artists are three of the 25 judges at the 2004 International Songwriting Competition. The ISC provides an opportunity for aspiring artists and musicians to share their artwork with music industry elites.
The only catch is a fee required for the hopes of aspiration. The fee for a mail entry is $30. Songwriters can send in additional songs for a price of $30 a piece.
In order to enter online, a songwriter must sign-up for a complimentary 6 month membership to create their own press kit as well as a $34.95 fee.
What if there was $10,000 involved? What about $30,000 in merchandise? Is that more of a persuasion? These prizes are for the ultimate Grand Prize winner of the competition. Although there will be 50 other winners who will be sharing $100,000 in cash and prizes.
Jonathon Dye, senior, said if he had higher aspirations for his music other than a hobby, he would enter the competition.
“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity. It can get your music out there,” he said. “For any aspiring artists who wish to take their music above a hobby and have their music heard.”
Former Grand Prize winner Moana Maniapoto remembers all the benefits that followed her ISC competition victory in 2003.
“Winning the ISC is the highlight of my composing career,” she said. “Radio stations celebrated my win in their news bulletins, with one even describing me as a national treasure!”
The 2003 Blues category winner Rick Fines proclaims his excitement from winning.
“The media has been really good to me since winning!” he said. “I am thrilled with the prizes and the media attention!”
Some of the winners who won in 2003, like British singer-songwriter, Jane Taylor, have received media attention and record contract offers.
“I’ve had requests from labels in America asking me to send them more music, and there just seems to be so much good will with this competition,” she said.
ISC would like the compact discs and tapes to be packaged and sent before Oct. 15. MP3’s do not apply. Go to www.songwritingcompetition.com for rules and all mailing information.
