Really??

[Kramerguy]

Another spam email, but this one really takes the cake.. A competition where the national grand prize winner gets.... "advice" as a prize. fucking priceless!

 

Unsigned Only also takes it a step further and puts the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with the influential record label executives who are the ultimate decision-makers. For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more.

 

Hi Keith,

 

 

 

We saw you listed online, and just wanted to remind you (or any other artists you are in contact with) that there is still time (until April 11), to enter the new "Unsigned Only" Music Competition (which is a completely separate competition from the Unsigned Only category within ISC) and there's no physical event you need to attend!

 

Unsigned Only is a unique new international music competition designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints.

 

Unsigned Only is not a songwriting competition; instead, it is a music competition with the goal of finding an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or unpolished - the diamond in the rough that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package.

 

TO ENTER, GO TO: http://www.unsignedonly.com/enter

 

Yes, the competition offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals. But, Unsigned Only also takes it a step further and puts the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with the influential record label executives who are the ultimate decision-makers. For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to directly network with the top echelon of record company professionals and get guidance, advice, feedback, and networking opportunities.

 

Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative; AC (Adult Contemporary); Christian; Country; Folk/Singer-Songwriter; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; and Vocal Performance.

 

Judging Criteria: originality, songwriting, vocals, performance, and overall likeability.

 

All entries must be original music except for the Vocal Performance category which accepts original or cover songs. Judging criteria in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the quality of the vocals. So, if you're an artist and you don't write your own songs - or if you do write your own songs and want to show off your singing - this is the category for you.

 

Judges include: Cyndi Lauper; Kenny Rogers; Angie Stone; 3 Doors Down; Jeremy Camp; Charlie Daniels; Manchester Orchestra; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith (The Cure); Kelly Clarkson; Musiq Soulchild; Aaron Shust; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); G. Love; Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); and Scott Lapatine (Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Stereogum).

 

Mentors include a group of high-profile record company executives, including Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic); Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand Hustle Records); David Wolter (Senior VP of A&R, RCA Records); Josh Bailey (Sr. VP of A&R, Word Label Group); Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Trevor Jerideau (VP of A&R, RCA Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); and Jason McArthur (VP A&R, Provident Label Group).

 

For more info and to enter Unsigned Only - Go To - http://www.unsignedonly.com/

--

Jim Morgan

International Songwriting Competition (ISC)

Unsigned Only

1307 Eastland Ave

Nashville TN 37206

PH: 615-251-4441

Fax: 615-251-4442

www.songwritingcompetition.com

www.unsignedonly.

[daddymack]

well, the grand prize winner also gets $5000....but they want $35 per submitted song...and they will even check out your MYSPACE PAGE.... but not facebook...

[Kramerguy]

I'm guessing they might rake in $10-$15k after expenses, and crush the dreams of hundreds of young musicians. What killed me is that the old scams used to at least offer a crappy recording deal with a no-name label.. these guys won't even give the winner that much.

[daddymack]

true...but in some ways, the 'mentoring' offer may be far more valuable in the long run that some go-nowhere recording contract...assuming they deliver the mentors they listed.

[David Bereuther]

I don't know anything about this contest but I also think that getting mentored by total PROS (if they really are) is really a MASSIVE opportunity to get tips and connections, how many musicians really have that experience?

[A. Einstein]

well, the grand prize winner also gets $5000.... but they want $35 per submitted song ...and they will even check out your MYSPACE PAGE.... but not facebook...

 

That's 35'000 bucks per month with 1000 submitted songs. Not bad for a young internet genius running the site in Usbekistan, he can marry, raise children and pay for education.

[Danhedonia]

I am a former label person; major-indie and major. A&R and pub (yeah, I know: weird transition).

 

No one - but NO ONE - in the real business takes things like this seriously. They are a waste of time and money, and many view them as scams.

[philbo]

Wow, this sounds exactly like the flood of spam I used to get until I quit ReverbNation. It was worth quitting just to avoid having to read all that crap every day.

 

Another benefit: Suited thugs from ASCAP and BMI stopped showing up at all my gigs threatening the venue owner with lawsuits. Even though all my solo act stuff is original (meaning 'not owned by Harry Fox').

 

Note to moderator: If this is putting you on legal shaky ground with whoever runs VerbNation, please delete the post. I'm not here to mess things up...

 

 

Another spam email, but this one really takes the cake.. A competition where the national grand prize winner gets.... "advice" as a prize. fucking priceless! Hi Keith, We saw you listed online, and just wanted to remind you (or any other artists you are in contact with) that there is still time (until April 11), to enter the new "Unsigned Only" Music Competition (which is a completely separate competition from the Unsigned Only category within ISC) and there's no physical event you need to attend! Unsigned Only is a unique new international music competition designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. Unsigned Only is not a songwriting competition; instead, it is a music competition with the goal of finding an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or unpolished - the diamond in the rough that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. TO ENTER, GO TO: http://www.unsignedonly.com/enter Yes, the competition offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals. But, Unsigned Only also takes it a step further and puts the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with the influential record label executives who are the ultimate decision-makers. For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to directly network with the top echelon of record company professionals and get guidance, advice, feedback, and networking opportunities. Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative; AC (Adult Contemporary); Christian; Country; Folk/Singer-Songwriter; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; and Vocal Performance. Judging Criteria: originality, songwriting, vocals, performance, and overall likeability. All entries must be original music except for the Vocal Performance category which accepts original or cover songs. Judging criteria in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the quality of the vocals. So, if you're an artist and you don't write your own songs - or if you do write your own songs and want to show off your singing - this is the category for you. Judges include: Cyndi Lauper; Kenny Rogers; Angie Stone; 3 Doors Down; Jeremy Camp; Charlie Daniels; Manchester Orchestra; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith (The Cure); Kelly Clarkson; Musiq Soulchild; Aaron Shust; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); G. Love; Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); and Scott Lapatine (Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Stereogum). Mentors include a group of high-profile record company executives, including Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic); Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand Hustle Records); David Wolter (Senior VP of A&R, RCA Records); Josh Bailey (Sr. VP of A&R, Word Label Group); Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Trevor Jerideau (VP of A&R, RCA Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); and Jason McArthur (VP A&R, Provident Label Group). For more info and to enter Unsigned Only - Go To - http://www.unsignedonly.com/ -- Jim Morgan International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Unsigned Only 1307 Eastland Ave Nashville TN 37206 PH: 615-251-4441 Fax: 615-251-4442 www.songwritingcompetition.com www.unsignedonly .