8th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA)

Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to submit to the 8th annual International Acoustic Music Awards. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. The overall Grand Prize awarded to the top winner is worth over $11,000 (US), and includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in the US and Canada. Through this competition, acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio airplay and web exposure on Acoustic Cafe radio program and XM Satellite Radio../n/nIAMA has reopened submissions exclusively through Sonicbids for a guaranteed critique period. Submissions between November 16-30 receive a critique of their song and performance at no additional cost. See below for an example of the critique that comes with every regular price submission for this limited time only!

IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. The overall Grand Prize awarded to the top winner is worth over $11,000 (US), and includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in the US and Canada. Through this competition, acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio airplay and web exposure on Acoustic Cafe radio program and XM Satellite Radio..

During Critique Week, artists receive a critique of their song and performance at no additional cost. See below for an example of the critique that comes with every regular price submission for a limited time only:

Band: Hey Negrita Song: "Cold"

Category: Best Group/Duo


• Artistic and flows very well
  
  
• Good vocal harmonies
  
  
• Good song with good melody & lyrics, catchy chorus
  
  
• They display artistry and their music flows very well. Their forte is in excellent vocal harmonies. They excel with good melody, lyrics and a very catchy chorus.
  
  
• Possible Top 10 finalist, sounds like a winner!
  Rating: 9.1/10

Winners and runner-ups will be featured on IAMA's CD compilation and up to 10 different 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.

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.

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

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality. Artists may perform original material not yet released and written by other songwriters or composers. All entries submitted will receive judging sheets containing comments and ratings by e-mail. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and industry professionals.

Winners and finalists of the Awards will be featured on the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by music press, talent buyers, promoters and other industry insiders. All songs submitted must be originals.