International Acoustic Music Awards Deadline Looms
The 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) deadline is
fast approaching. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) 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 Wekly, Loggins
Promotion, Airplay Only, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite
Radio.
IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music
industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for
Acoustic artists, labels and CD releases.
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 US$10,000,
which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and
Canada. Past winners include: David Francey (Canada), Jen Foster, Jason
Harwell, Dale Willis (Australia), April Verch (Canada) and more.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance,
songwriting/composition and originality. Winners and finalists of the
Awards will be featured in the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by
music press, talent buyers, promoters and other industry insiders. All
songs submitted must be submitted must be original and submitted on CD,
the artist may perform original material not yet released and written
by other songwriters or composers. DEADLINE: All entries must be
postmarked by November 30 '06 or earlier. Check out:
http://www.inacoustic.com
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