9th Annual Acoustic Music Awards
Acoustic Music Awards
Kicks-Off
The 9th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music
Awards) kicks off. IAMA 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 Weekly, Loggins Promotion,
AirplayAccess.com, NoisyPlanet, SongU, Acoustic Cafe
Radio Show, Broadjam, Sonicbids 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 with or without CD releases. Past years' winners include MaddyRodriguez(Canada), David Francey (Canada), Liz Longley, The Refugees (USA), Kate Lush (Australia), Wayne Southards (USA), Larry Pattis (USA), Omega (Uganda), El McMeen, etc. Last year’s winner went to Canadian folk singer-songwriter Maddy Rodriguez who won the overall grand prize as well as the Best Folk Artist. Maddy hit the charts with her winning song "All The Wasted Time".
Win prizes in 8 different categories: Best Male
Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo,
Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental,
Open and Country/Bluegrass. There will also be an
Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner
worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion
to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Winning
songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups
will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we
feature up to 10 different artists get featured and
promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides
a review, ratings, CD information and more.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance,
songwriting/composition and originality. Winners are
selected by a panel of established artists and
industry professionals. 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 online or via CD, the artist may also
perform original material not yet released and
written by other songwriters or composers. Cover
songs are permitted. Deadline to enter is November
9th. Information:http://www.inacoustic.com/
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