The Back Stage News

The international songwriting competition held every year is designed to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena.

Now I have always been sceptical of music competitions in any arena. Having been in many a band competition and seen the wrought that happens in many of them to inevitably promote the "right" band. So I have been just as sceptical with the ISC.

My own point of view was that being an american based competition, what chance is there for anyone in Australia. I naively assumed it would just be an American band stand and that all those poor suckers around the world entering their music were doing nothing more than lining the pockets of the competition winners who would more than likely be Americans.

Well I'm pleased to say that my doubts have been subdued. The 2011 winners have just been announced and I was very surprised to see many Australians among the winners. This has made me think about possibly entering some of my own works this year and perhaps you should consider it too.

Have a look at the winners of 2011 and take the time to find out a bit more about the competition to see if it is something that will be good for you.

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners

Ed..