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| International Songwriting Competition Announces Online Submissions Through Sonicbids Second Annual ISC to Feature Distinguished Panel of Judges July 18, 2003-- The International Songwriting Competition has announced that it has elected to make Sonicbids the preferred online submission platform for the 2003 contest. The second annual competition will feature new categories, new judges and over $100,000 in cash and prizes. The International Songwriting Competition is designed to give both amateur and professional songwriters the opportunity to get their music heard by a wide range of industry professionals. The contest also promotes and nurtures creativity and quality in the craft of songwriting. Submissions to the contest are judged on a variety of criteria, including originality, lyrics, melody, creativity and composition. This year’s competition features a distinguished panel of judges from all areas of the music business. They include (please note this is a partial list): Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records) Arif Mardin (VP/GM, Manhattan Records) Bruce Lundvall (CEO/President, Capitol Records Jazz/Classics) Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) B.B. King Vanessa Carlton (Grammy nominated artist) *NSYNC (Teen Category Only) Dan Haseltine (Jars Of Clay) Pat Metheny (Grammy Winner/Jazz Guitarist) Paul Oakenfold (DJ/Producer/Remixer) Phil Vassar (Country Singer/Songwriter) Frank Callari (Sr. VP of A&R/Artist Development, Lost Highway Records) Tina Davis (Sr. VP of A&R, Def Jam/Def Soul) Winners of the Second Annual International Songwriting Competition will also be part of a promotional campaign intended to provide international publicity and awareness to their song craft. In addition, winners will be featured on the ISC Compilation CD to be distributed to industry insiders including A&R representatives, publishing firms, and media outlets. Visit www.songwritingcompetition.com for more information. To sign up and submit through Sonicbids go to www.sonicbids.com/isc2003. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2003. About Sonicbids Sonicbids is an online service that provides a simple alternative to the endless clutter of physical press kits that is exchanged daily between musicians and the people who promote live music. The company's main product, the Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK), is an easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all the basic information of a musical act such as music, photos or date calendar. The Sonicbids EPK can either be emailed to anyone with a click of the mouse or submitted in online promoter accounts through a virtual "Drop Box". The rapidly growing size of Sonicbids' network and widening acceptance of its product have helped it quickly become the leading online submission platform for some of the world‚s best-known music events. The company is headquartered at 580 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. ### |
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