The 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is now
accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music
Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain
exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating
sponsors include New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only,
Broadjam, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show, XM Satellite Radio, Superdups.com
and Kari Estrin Management.
IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels with or without a CD
release. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on
developing new markets for Acoustic artists and labels. Past year's
winners include Jen Foster, Millish, David Francey, Zane Williams,
Suzanne Teng, Dave Potts, Mother Jane, Kate & Kacey Coppola and more.
Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots,
AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass/Country, Best Male
Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an
Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over
US$10,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in
US and Canada. Partners include: Onlinegigs.com, Media Guide and Artist
Monitor.
Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be
featured on our CD compilation. Judging is based on excellence in music
performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, Music Production and
originality.
Information:
http://www.inacoustic.com


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