For over 20 years, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has been offering artists and songwriters the opportunity to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians from anywhere in the world are invited to participate.

There are only THREE DAYS until the ISC regular deadline on September 20, 2023 (midnight CDT). If you would like to enter this year’s competition, now is the time to enter your songs and save on entry fees! 
 

Each year ISC awards 74 winners across 24 genre categories, including: Pop/Top-40, AC (Adult Contemporary), Rock, and more! Winners annually share over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including the Grand Prize winner who takes home $25,000 in cash and additional goods and services. Check out ISC’s 2023 prizes here.

ISC recently announced its 2023 judges panel including many of today's top celebrity artists and industry professionals. Celebrity judges include: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Gabby Barrett, Tom Waits, Reba McEntire, Joe Hahn (Linkin Park), Arlo Parks, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Rosanne Cash, Stephen Sanchez, ACRAZE, and many more. Click here to see the full list of ISC’s 2023 judges.

Are you ready to get the recognition you deserve for your music and join the ranks of previous winners like Illenium, Vance Joy, Gotye, Bastille, Kehlani, The Band Perry, Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief), and Kimbra? Enter ISC today!

The ISC Regular Deadline is September 20, 2023.

Enter now before entry fees increase!

We look forward to hearing your songs!