ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians from anywhere in the world are invited to participate. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. All Canadians who are members of SOCAN are eligible for this award. The inaugural award, presented by ISC and SOCAN, will be presented to a Canadian song and its songwriter(s) who embody excellence in the craft of songwriting. ISC is proud to announce the launch of a new Spotlight Award that will be given annually to a song and its songwriter(s) from a different country. The winner will be selected by ISC's founder, Candace Avery, and ISC's Listening Committee and gives them the opportunity to recognize and award their favorite song for the first time in ISC’s history.
This one-time award is in addition to the overall $25,000 (US) Grand Prize selected by ISC’s esteemed panel of judges.
The overall Grand Prize package has also been increased to almost $70,000 and includes $25,000 (US) cash plus merchandise and services.Ī Founder’s Choice Award of $10,000 (US) has been established. In honor of its 20th year anniversary, ISC has increased its overall prize package to almost $250,000 in cash and prizes to be shared by a total of 71 winners in 23 genre categories.