Some categories may have additional criteria. Lyrics (excludes songs that do not have lyrics).In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, winners benefit from a multilateral promotional campaign designed to give international exposure and attention to their songwriting achievements.ĭepending on the category, submissions are judged on the following criteria:
Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish - in the same category or in multiple categories.
Win cash, prizes, recognition, and exposure!ħ1 winners will share in the cash and prizes! ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry.Ĭategories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Christian, Comedy/Novelty, Country, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music Video, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, Unpublished, Unsigned, and World Music. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.
Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians from anywhere in the world are invited to participate. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. All Canadians who are members of SOCAN are eligible for this award. The inaugural award, presented by ISC and SOCAN, will be presented to a Canadian song and its songwriter(s) who embody excellence in the craft of songwriting. ISC is proud to announce the launch of a new Spotlight Award that will be given annually to a song and its songwriter(s) from a different country. The winner will be selected by ISC's founder, Candace Avery, and ISC's Listening Committee and gives them the opportunity to recognize and award their favorite song for the first time in ISC’s history. This one-time award is in addition to the overall $25,000 (US) Grand Prize selected by ISC’s esteemed panel of judges.
The overall Grand Prize package has also been increased to almost $70,000 and includes $25,000 (US) cash plus merchandise and services.Ī Founder’s Choice Award of $10,000 (US) has been established. In honor of its 20th year anniversary, ISC has increased its overall prize package to $225,000 in cash and prizes to be shared by a total of 71 winners in 23 genre categories.
To learn more about the importance of music licensing and to enter your songs, click here. Music licensing has become one of the best ways for artists to get more exposure and more revenue for their music. ISC is now accepting entries for its annual Screen Shot promotion through December 13, 2021. This promotion is specifically looking for music in all styles and genres that is well-suited for placement in TV, film, ads, video games, and other licensing avenues.