The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is accepting entries for the 2007 competition. Judges come from a wide variety of backgrounds and include Tom Waits, Robert Smith, Loretta Lynn, Frank Black, Nelly Furtado and seven label presidents from major and independent record labels.
www.songwritingcompetition.com

The International Acoustic Music Awards is currently accepting entries for their fourth annual competition. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain specific exposure on radio and web radio through this competition. Prizes will be awarded in eight different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass/Country, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo.
www.inacoustic.com

BOSAs Songwriting Awards is a biannual contest, open to musicians from
all over the world. The best songs and artists are showcased to music publishers and other Industry Professionals for review in addition to category prizes.
www.thebosas.com

The second International Music Awards contest from Music Aid is now accepting entries. Winners will receive an international songwriting award from the Music Aid Organization, and the best entries will receive Gold Disc Awards and will then be featured on the Music Aid Save Our Planet album.
www.musicaid.org

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is now taking submissions for Session II. The contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters, with 12 different categories for entry. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition and lyrics (when applicable). The JLSC is open yearround and features two sessions with 72 finalists, 24 Grand Prize winners, 12 Lennon Award winners and one Maxell Song of the Year winner.
www.jlsc.com

Maurice the Fish Records is a Californian record label run exclusively by women. Sheena Metal, the label’s A&R Director is looking for suitable acts to add to her roster. Radio friendly material in the pop, rock and Americana would fit it best with Maurice the Fish crowd, email her an introduction to arrange how to submit your music.
sheenametal@onemain.com