The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is Now Taking Submissions.

Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls “the songwriting competition to take note of,” and for a chance to share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash and over $25,000 in prizes. Renowned for having the most prestigious judges of any music competition in the world, ISC’s judging panel is comprised of high-profile recording artists and influential music industry professionals. Included are Nas, Janelle Monae, Anthony Hamilton, Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), Monte Lipman (President of Universal Republic Records), and many more. For entry information and a complete list of judges, please visit: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

Enter on or before July 18 and save on multiple entries ($30 for the first entry and $22 for each additional entry). After July 18, the entry fee is $30 per entry with no discount for additional entries.

ISC Deadline: September 20, 2012