Friday, August 18, 2006

Zimbabwe: International Songwriting Competition Opens

The ISC are taking things to even higher heights with the all new songwriting competition opening in Zimbabwe.

It's all happening for 2006 and you can check out the article on it here (below).

Calvin


THE 2006 International Songwriting Competition that provides opportunities for bands, artistes and songwriters to gain exposure is now open.

The competition also gives artistes a chance for their songs to be heard by some of the most influential members of the music industry internationally.

In Zimbabwe, so far, Chiwoniso Maraire, is the only artiste who participated and emerged second in the 2005 competition.

The 2006 competition has two new categories, many new judges and has also increased the cash portion of its Grand Prize to US$25 000, which makes it the largest cash Grand Prize in any songwriting competition.

ISC gives away over US$150 000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of US$25 000 in cash and over US$20 000 in merchandise, unmatched by any other songwriting competition.

Click here to finish reading the article.

Source http://allafrica.com/stories/200608180525.html

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