CONTEST: 11th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA)

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Summary

The 11th Annual IAMA will feature a Grand Prize worth $11,000 and $12,000 in additional prizes across 8 categories.

The Opportunity

IAMA is open to, and focuses on developing new markets for acoustic artists, labels and CD releases. 

The 11th Annual IAMA is sponsored by: New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Acoustica, The A&R Promo, SongU.com, Sirius XM Radio, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show, Kari Estrin Management & Consulting, and Sonicbids.

The Band

  • All songs submitted must be originals
  • Artists may perform original material not yet released and written by other songwriters or composers

The Gig

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and industry professionals.

There are prizes in 8 different categories:

  • Folk/Americana/Roots
  • AAA/Alternative
  • Instrumental
  • Open
  • Country/Bluegrass
  • Best Male Artist
  • Best Female Artist
  • Best Group/Duo.
Winners and runner-ups will be featured on IAMA's CD compilation and artists are featured and promoted on IAMA website every month. The website provides a review, ratings, CD information, touring information and more. You do not have to be a contest winner to be selected for a website feature. Winners and finalists of the Awards will also be featured on the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by music press, talent buyers, promoters and other industry insiders.