Singer-Songwriter Ray Davies (The Kinks) has just been announced as a
judge on the panel for 2007's International Songwriting Competition.

ISC is now accepting submissions for 2007! Our final deadline of
October 15th is quickly approaching!

Think you can make us laugh? ISC is excited to introduce a new
category this year: Comedy/Novelty. Judging this category are "Weird
Al" Yankovic, a Grammy Winner and the world's premier song parodist;
from Arrested Development, Emmy-winning actor/writer/comedian David
Cross, and Cheech Marin of Cheech and Chong.

Visit http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter any of our 19
categories now.

One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers
entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash and prizes, including
an Overall Grand Prize package of $25,000 (US) in cash and over
$20,000 in merchandise, unmatched by any other songwriting
competition. ISC winners benefit from extensive press and publicity,
gaining exposure and recognition from an international music market of
industry professionals and fans.

ISC welcomes original songs from musicians, artists, and songwriters
at every level from amateur to professional. You may submit as many
songs as desired in each category or enter the same song in more than
one category.

ISC is unique because of its judges. Since its inception, ISC has been
renowned for having the most prestigious judging panel of any
competition in the world. Its judges include high-profile recording
artists and respected music executives, such as: Tom Waits, Chris
Hillman (The Byrds), Loretta Lynn, Robert Smith (the Cure), Frank
Black (Pixies); Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse); Julian Casablancas (The
Strokes); Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Craig Morgan, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Cassandra Wilson, Joe Satriani, and many more (see complete list on
left side of page). Entering ISC offers you an unprecedented
opportunity to have your music heard by these influential members of
the music industry.

Go to www.songwritingcompetition.com to find more details.