The 8th Annual GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest to Aid the Missing is presented by G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons Foundation, inspired by the disappearance of Singer/Songwriter Gina Bos.
After reviewing all entries, 10 finalists will be selected to perform at the contest finals in the Los Angeles area on May 16, 2010, during National Missing Children's month. Each artist will be eligible to win prizes similar to the following:
FIRST PLACE PRIZES:
Recording>...
The 8th Annual GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest to Aid the Missing is presented by G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons Foundation, inspired by the disappearance of Singer/Songwriter Gina Bos.
After reviewing all entries, 10 finalists will be selected to perform at the contest finals in the Los Angeles area on May 16, 2010, during National Missing Children's month. Each artist will be eligible to win prizes similar to the following:
FIRST PLACE PRIZES:
Recording produced by 11ven Music and Media($3000. Value)
$500. discount any order of 1,000 CDs duplicated (including Packaging & Barcode) from Crystal Clear
Daisy Rock Guitar Candy Rainbow Sparkle($499 Value)
Spotlight Feature on LAWIM Website
Consultation by Harriet Schock Songwriting
One Year Memberships with: LA Women in Music, CD Baby, Go Girls Elite, Gig Page, Film Music Network and Sonicbids
Harriet Schock's book "Becoming Remarkable"
Indie Bible
Music Connection and Dirty Linen Magazine 1 year subscription
2ND AND 3RD PLACE PRIZES:
Recording time Bird and Bear Music and Studio 770
Consultations by Harriet Schock Songwriting
One Year Membership with LA Women in Music, CD Baby, Go Girls Elite, Gig Page, Film Music Network, and Sonicbids.
Harriet Schock's book "Becoming Remarkable"
Elizabeth Howard’s book, “Sing” ($49.95).
Indie Bible
Music Connection Magazine 1 year subscription
1st – 10th Place winners will receive:
Your winning songs (video of your winning performance) placed on the GINA for Missing Persons profiling the faces and stories of missing children.
View coverage of the Contest and the mission of the G.I.N.A. for Missing Persons Foundation in this piece from KTTV Fox 11 in California:
Please note: Travel expenses incurred to Los Angeles area for the finals WILL NOT be covered by "GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation."
Additional Gig Information. Official Website: http://www.411GINA.org. Gig Selection Date: Artists will receive selection status via email by May 1, 2009. More than a chance to get your music exposed and win valuable prizes, submitting to this competition is a meaningful donation and gift of love to help the missing and their families to gain the attention they deserve. One missing person featured on each of the recent compilation CD projects has been found. GINA for Missing Persons' Squeaky Wheel Tour(tm) held over 250 international events this year and over 80 missing people profiled by GINA have been found! The monies from the entry fees are used to continue the efforts of GINA Internationally.
2009 Judges: Many will be returning. Others to be added.
Paul Williams: Singer/songwriter, actor, writer, humanitarian, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame songwriter.
Michael C. Ross: Recording engineer/producer, (Christina Aguilera's Hit single "Come on Over, Baby" #1 Billboard "Hot 100 Singles Sales" - #1 Hit "Lady Marmalade" on Interscope for Moulin Rouge featuring Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, Lil Kim and Missy Elliott and more.
Ritch Esra: co-publisher of Music Business Registry: The A&R Registry, The Publisher Registry, The Music Business Attorney Registry, The Record Producer Directory and The Film and Television Music Guide.”)
Col.Darryl Harrelson: Artist Development/Album Production, Major Label Entertainment/MLE Studios, past president of Calif. Country Music Association, former VP, North American Country Music Associations, Intl.,
Steven McClintock: Singer/songwriter, publisher, producer/manager, studio/label owner, 4-time Platinum RIAA award, 3-time Platinum RIAA award and received 2 BMI Millionaire Awards.
Mandi Martin: Producer/songwriter/music consultant/artist/former Columbia, RCA and Epic recording artist, 10 years on NARAS (The Recording Academy) Board of Governors, past-president of Organization of Women In Music (OWIM).
Pamela Oland: Author of “The Art of Writing Great Lyrics” & “How to Write Great Love Songs,” lyrics for Earth Wind & Fire, Jackson 5, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and more.
Sponsors of this contest include:
Crystal Clear CD's, Daisy Rock Guitar, 11ven:Eleven Music and Media, Bird and Bear, Studio 770, Go Girls Elite, Gig Page, LA Women in Music, Film Music Network, Harriet Schock-Songwriting, Leanne Summers Studio, Lis Howard Vocal Studio, Music Forte, Music Connection Magazine, Dirty Linen Magazine, Sonic Bids and Indie Bible. Sponsors will be updated daily.