The Worlds 2 Largest and most respected Song Recognition Programs are about to close for entries!

Musicoz and ISC (International Song Competition) have partnered to raise awareness of each others programs entries closing deadlines and also create greater awareness of the worlds best song writers/performers.  Not only do these programs recognise the extensive talents of artists, but drive awareness and exposure to help accelerate their success.  The combined prize value of the programs also exceed $400,000.  Not bad for Independent artists!

International Song Competition (ISC) - entries extended and closing shortly

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) deadline for the 2009 competition has been extended until Dec 7th. Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls "the competition to take note of" with $150,000 (US) in cash and prizes - including $25,000 (US) cash for the grand prize winner alone and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world. Judges for 2009 include: Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Rob Thomas, Jeff Beck, Black Francis (Pixies), Robbie Williams and 6 record label presidents from major and independent records labels. For entry information and a complete list of judges please visit - http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

2010 Musicoz Awards - entries closing 30th November

Time for Independent Artists to stand up.  Entries are now open for the 2010 National Musicoz Awards, Australia's Truly Independent Awards for independent and unsigned Artists. Musicoz gives independent artists, managers and labels vital recognition, confidence, exposure and opportunity on their path to success. Artists will be exposed to the Musicoz Judging Academy, but also be considered for the extensive profiling and exposure opportunities Musicoz Media regularly create. You have to be in it to be a winner, with the top 50 artists of each genre securing vital recognition and accolades. Recognised by BigPond Music, MTV, NOVA, The Music Network, In The Mix, Redbull and many other key organisations as the home and centre of Australia's Best and Up and coming Independent Artists. 

But you better hurry as entries close on November 30th, 2009 

Go to www.musicoz.org and enter online now.

Musicoz Independent Artists Rock BigPond Music

Musicoz is rewarding a significant number of current and past Musicoz entrants with exposure on a massive scale.  Supplying the songs for BigPond Music Weekly Free Tracks, an artists is expsoed for over 20 weeks on BigPond Music's second most popular page, exposure through the BigPond Music newsletter to over 80,000 Music Lovers, and exposure of the artists other singles, ep's, albums albums for purchase. 

BigPond Music $25,000 Prize - Ye Ha

Musicoz is proud to thank BigPond Music and announce the Free Track featured artist that has the most downloads of their single over the year, will win a $25,000 promotional advertising package across the BigPond Music site to promote sales of their music and/or tours.  That means 150 Independent artists will get mass exposure and a great chance to win. As previously mentioned, Musicoz is more than a night once a year with recognition, prizes and rewards for artists all year round - so be part of it and help the community grow. 

http://bigpondmusic.com/free

MUSICOZ - A Tool for Independent Artists, Managers and Labels

Musicoz is a growing Musical influence in Australia.  The independent music scene in Australia is a thriving and ever-growing part of the wider music community with over 14,000 artists playing more than 75,000 shows a year and recording in excess of 85,000 songs. The Musicoz - Truly Independent Awards highlights the enormous amount of talent and diversity within the Australian music scene.  Musicoz has well advanced programs across media, digital media, advertising agencies and industry leading support partners with a strong focus on creating greater exposure for Independent Artists and commercial benefits where possible (as demonstrated above).  Pat, Tim and Musicoz would like to thank our supporters, the tireless volunteers (we are a not for profit), our great community and those who have actively been working on creating or passing on opportunities for Musicoz to pass on or benefit independent artists.  You make the independent music community, Musicoz and all the fans happy.