- Source: International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), founded in 2002, is an annual songwriting contest for both amateur and professional songwriters. There is no physical event to attend as the competition is held online, and anyone in the world can enter. Each year the competition gives away over $150,000 USD in cash and prizes, including $25,000 USD in cash to the overall Grand Prize Winner. Additionally, ISC offers an opportunity for artists to have their songs heard by celebrity artists and music industry executives.
Overview
Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the following criteria:
Creativity
Originality
Lyrics
Melody
Arrangement
Overall likability
There are 24 categories artists can enter:
Winners
Previous winners of the ISC include:
Judges
The ISC will often have celebrity judges on the panel. Past and Present judges include: