The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has launched Unsigned Only, a new, international music competition. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major record label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist or band.

“We are pleased to introduce a new music competition of this caliber to artists throughout the world,” says the Founders of Unsigned Only, Jim Morgan and Candace Avery Having. “Having worked with a wide variety of artists over many years, we know that what artists want most is access to record label professionals. However, it is virtually impossible for most up-and-coming artists to have direct access to this elite and elusive group of decision makers. So, Unsigned Only is offering the unprecedented opportunity for the Grand Prize winner to network with and be mentored by a prestigious group of record label executives. This has never been done before, and we are excited about the possibilities it affords the Unsigned Only winner.” (more…)

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has launched Unsigned Only, a new international music competition. Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major record label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an artist, band, singer, or solo artist, a newcomer or veteran, that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, songwriting, and originality. (more…)

In the Soil is now accepting applications for its fourth annual multidisciplinary arts festival set to take over downtown St. Catharines from April 27- 29, 2012. Artists of all levels of experience with a connection to Niagara are invited to apply. This year, In the Soil will feature over 75 music, theatre, dance, film, media, and interdisciplinary works over the 3-day festival.

The application deadline is December 2, 2011. (more…)

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 INDIE Awards taking place on March 24, 2012. Submissions are being accepted through Sonicbids at www.sonicbids.com/indies2012 until November 15, 2011. Artists or their representatives (including labels and managers) can submit nominations on their behalf. All submissions completed before October 31 will receive discounted pricing. (more…)

Canadian Musician magazine is bringing Live Music Producer Tom Jackson to Toronto for a workshop on Sunday, December 4, 2011, bumped back from the previous date of October 29th. The one-time only, one-day seminar will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. W. in Toronto on the new date.

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