A decade back, lyric writing people, singers and composers had to struggle a lot to make their way in the
music industry. In addition, condition of the unsigned bands or indie bands was even more pitiable, because
that was the time, when few unsigned bands had started getting recognition.
Some experts of music industry
greatly criticized their music (of unsigned bands), while few others appreciated it. There was no platform for
such unsigned bands to display their talent and make a mark. However, at present, the scenario has changed and
many unsigned bands and indie artists are being noticed, all because of several song contests that take place
throughout the world.
World music competition, unsigned song contest
and other music and song contests are the best competitions, wherein aspiring indie artists, singers, composers
and songwriters get the opportunity to display their skills to professionals of the international caliber.
The format of the world music competition is such that, it nurtures the skills of songwriters and promotes
excellence in lyric writing. In case of unsigned song contests and in lyric writing contests, the officials
accept music or song entries in five different categories of genres such as folk or acoustic, country, pop,
instrumental and rock.
Features of Song Contest:
Songwriters or lyric writing
teams can send three songs based on their genres or may submit songs in three unique genres. Unsigned bands
contest and songwriting contest offer
the opportunity for composers, songwriters and musicians to win prizes and rewards in the form of cash.
This greatly helps them to foster their careers, gain recognition and get the required exposure in the music
fraternity.
When participants submit their songs, judges evaluate their submissions using five criterions such as creativity,
originality, melody, composition and lyrics. They do not consider the production value.
Apart from cash as well as merchandise prizes, winners of the unsigned song competitions also benefit from the
multilateral promotion, which gives international exposure to the artists.
Organizers conduct
world music competition
and unsigned band contests semiannually and they feature winners on their websites for six months.
The grand winner signs the exclusive contract with the sponsor music label of the competition.
The sponsor records song with the winner, which again gives him/her immense popularity.
