International Songwriting Competition

ISC INDUSTRY PARTNERS

The companies listed below offer a wide array of services and resources.
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	3000 Records 3000 Records is an organization that operates as an independent record label and offers music promotion services to other labels and serious independent musicians. At this time, 3000 Records mostly releases Co-Op (Compilation) CDs. The CDs are used as a promotional tool to reach college radio, independent radio, international radio, satellite radio, internet radio, and magazines, along with other creative avenues of music promotion. Established in 1996! For more info, please visit www.3000records.com
	Alternative Addiction Alternative Addiction is one of the best places to have your music heard as an unsigned or independent band/artist. Started nearly 10 years ago and attracting over a quarter million music loving fans every month, Alternative Addiction offers streaming audio, music downloads, album reviews, music news, interviews, music videos, contests, and online radio featuring some of the best in up and coming Alternative and Modern Rock. Submit your music now at http://www.alternativeaddiction.com and get a whole new group of fans addicted to your music today!
	American Songwriter Get a FREE TRIAL issue of AMERICAN SONGWRITER MAGAZINE, founded 1984, your foremost source for The Craft of Music! Simply email info@americansongwriter.com with your name, address, phone number, all-time favorite song...and the AS staff will get the latest issue out upon your request. Don't miss this one. Also, ISC entrants receive a special 25% subscription discount, just $15 for a year. Please type "ISC" in the "Where did you hear about the magazine" blank. Click here to get your first issue right away! http://www.americansongwriter.com/discount/subscription.htm
	The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild (ASG) The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild (ASG) is a network of singer-songwriters. Every Tuesday night we run the best open mic stage for singer-songwriters in town, at Sappho Cafe. Every Thursday there's a featured artist with open mic session in 'skek and every Sunday evening there's a featured artist with open mic session at Doelen Cafe. In its three years of existence , the ASG has spawned already some well known artists like Lucky Fonz III, Leine, Davie Lawson, The Woodwards, Ro Halfhide and Amarins. The coming year we'll see some of these artists come to full bloom. For more ifo, please visit http://amsterdamsongwritersguild.blogspot.com
	Audiosocket Audiosocket is a music licensing agency that represents all types of quality music for placement in film, tv, advertising, video games and online media. They provide a means of licensing music that doesn't require any loss of ownership. They are passionate about their work, love what they do, and care greatly about helping both sides of this equation achieve on-going success. They're actively looking for new artists and songwriters to add to their catalog. All music that is submitted goes through a review process and all artists who are accepted into the catalog are offered a fair, non-exclusive agreement. Clients such as SONY, Microsoft, Toyota, Intel, and Salomon love the quality of music in our catalog. Will you be the newest member of the Audiosocket family? Visit their website for more details and to submit your music."
	APRA APRA is a non-profit service organisation, established in 1926, administering the rights of the world's songwriters, composers and publishers in Australia & New Zealand. APRA represents over 50,000 Australasian members and over two million writers and publishers throughout the world under reciprocal, bilateral contracts with similar overseas service organisations. APRA administers the Performing Right in music: that is, the right of performance in public and communication to the public. Since 1997, APRA has also managed the Reproduction Rights licensing business of AMCOS including the manufacture of CDs, music videos and DVDs, the sale of mobile phone ringtones an digital downloads, the use of production music, and the making of radio and television programmes. For more information, go to: http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/
	AusNotebook AusNotebook Music & Creative online publication/website is designed to assist and promoteAustralian Artists and the Australian Creative Industries. Articles published cover Australian Celebrities, upcoming Australian Artists, Creative Industries and Charity/Non Profit related events. Contains useful information and relevant links. AusNotebook Music & Creative is also designed to connect people with entertainment events happening around Australia. AusNotebook Music & Creative is non profit where all profits are given to charities/non profit organisations of the Interviewees' choice where applicable, otherwise to animal related charities. For more info, please visit www.ausnotebook.com.au
	Babble and Beat Babble and Beat is a free international music magazine based in Milwaukee, WI. With correspondents in Chicago, L.A., NYC, and London, they offer music news, concert and cd reviews, band interviews, special features (like Musician Ghost Stories), contests, and more. They give artists a fair chance for press. All they care about is great music! They cover many genres: Indie, Electronic, Rock, Goth, Pop, Trip Hop, Industrial, Folk Rock, Punk, New Wave, & lots more. They recently introduced a music player to feature different bands / songs each month. Submit your music for consideration!
	Black Mountain Productions Black Mountain Productions has been in the entertainment industry since 1987. They have many divisions and some include: a record label, music publishing (BMI), management, filmworks (music videos), merchandising, distribution, promotion and marketing departments. Black Mountain is a full service music production and artist development company that scouts for new, unique and unsolicited talent in all areas of the industry, from individual vocalists and bands to the "novice" or "seasoned" songwriter, in the independent music field. Within the industry, their organization has a goal and responsibility with each artist and writer. "We will provide the ever evolving necessary resources, to assist and further their careers!" Our Mission- "Education, Guidance And Leadership, Along The Pathway To Success!" For more information: www.blackmountainproductions.net
	The Blues Festival E-Guide The Blues Festival E-Guide is a weekly electronic newsletter about everything Blues including links to latest releases, industry scuttlebutt, roots music charts, House of Blues radio programming, musicians tour dates, new blues services and products, and of course festivals. The E-Guide is a wonderful resource for everyone interested in Blues! You can expect to see the E-Guide in your inbox each Friday morning. If any questions, please email the Editor. Subscribe today at www.bluesfestivalguide.com; it is easy and free!
	Broadjam Broadjam.com is dedicated solely to the success of independent musicians. Thousands of artists log on daily to utilize Broadjam's web-based promotional tools and connect to peers around the world. On Broadjam, songwriters, engineers, and performers can get feedback from fans, review each others work, participate in contests, and deliver their songs to various music-related industries. As a participant in ISC, new members to Broadjam are eligible for a free 6-month promotional Broadjam membership ($25.00 value). Go to signup at http://broadjam.com, type "ISC2007" in the promo code section, and plug yourself into a world of independent music.
	Canadian Disc Jockey Association (CDJA) The CDJA provides a forum for professional disc jockeys to meet and discuss mutual trade concerns, benefits, etc; to improve the DJ service industry by establishing and promoting standards, procedures and benefits for disc jockey operations and operators across Canada; to promote the disc jockey to the consumer as an alternative and economical form of entertainment for a wide variety of applications; to assist and train the member in any way possible to professionally develop skills, knowledge, experience and business acumen in the disc jockey service sector; to represent the disc jockey service industry as a lobby and special interest group; and to provide special service, advice and common benefit to disc jockeys across Canada. For more info, please visit www.cdja.ca
	CanadianMusicians.com Go centre stage with CanadianMusicians.com, the new n' hot dot com spot for bands and artists to get noticed, get gigs and get info that is not available anywhere else! Their objective is to open doors for musicians from coast to coast to coast. CanadianMusicians.com is the next step in the evolution of the Canadian music scene and will create opportunities for individuals and bands with musical talent to get connected, get noticed, and get a genuine shot at making their dreams come true. The number one place to find tomorrow's stars for tonight's show! Please visit www.CanadianMusicians.com for more info.
	CelebrityAccess CelebrityAccess is the ultimate resource for entertainment professionals and the largest provider of news and information to the live performance entertainment industry for over 10 years. Providing profiles on over 35,000 celebrities including direct and detailed contact information and bios for celebrity managers and agents, promoters, venues, talent buyers and sellers, also tour dates, box office scores, performance fee ranges and more, keeping you up to date and on top of the fast changing industry. Enroll for a FREE Trial and subscribe to Encore, their weekly newsletter reaching out to over 50,000 industry professionals. Visit them at www.celebrityaccess.com/encore.
	ChristianMusicDaily.com Mark Weber's ChristianMusicDaily.com brings together news and views about Christian and Gospel music artists and events in a regularly updated site. Best of all, there's a free weekly email list you can join at the site, so every Monday you'll get highlights regarding what's new on the site. If you like pop, rock, worship, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop, country and other styles of music, ChristianMusicDaily.com covers it all! Global in perspective, Mark Weber's ChristianMusicDaily.com has been bringing thousands of people Christian music news since 2001. If you have any interest whatsoever in Christian and Gospel music, please visit ChristianMusicDaily.com today.
	Christian Songwriter's Network The Christian Songwriter's Network (CSN) is busy spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music by supporting and promoting Christian songwriters worldwide. We provide relevant, timely content and links beneficial to both professional and beginning songwriters. Exchange critiques, receive constructive feedback on your recordings or lyrics, promote your latest music, or find collaborators in our actively growing forum. Find informative songwriting articles, chapters, contests, free downloads as well as a topsites directory for promoting your Christian songwriting website. Totally supported by prayer and advertising sponsors, all our current services are FREE to individual Christian songwriters.
	Diaspora World Beat Diaspora World Beat is one of the world’s fastest growing world beat sites on the net with global news, artist interviews and reviews on Latin, Caribbean, African, Electronic, Brazilian, Blues, Reggae and Tropical music. Send your photo, bio and CD review to media@diaspora.com.au for addition to their artist database. Check them out on www.diaspora.com.au and register online for their fortnightly worldbeat news. Visit http://www.diaspora.com.au
	Fingertips Fingertips scours the internet for high-quality free and legal MP3s and each week tells you in detail about three of them. One of the web's leading and longest-running web sites devoted to songs that are free to download and legally distributed, Fingertips has been online since May 2003. More than a simple music blog, Fingertips is fully indexed and offers many pages of resources to help you find great free and legal songs on your own. Visit at http://www.fingertipsmusic.com, or visit the blog version at http://fingertipsmusic.blogspot.com.
	Gigtrak Gigtrak is a revolutionary online management tool for emerging and established musicians, managers or small agencies. Gigtrak simplifies the business of music so you have more time for making music. This online tour and business management tool handles it all from booking gigs, to tracking your schedule, to communicating with fans and business contacts, to managing your EPKS. Pre-loaded with thousands of North American Venues and their Talent Buyers, gigtrak slashes the time factor in finding and booking shows. Three months of gigtrak is yours at no cost and with no obligation. See for yourself why The Marquee raved...the end-all, be-all for bands and touring musicians. To begin using gigtrak, just click on the image below for a quick overview of the service and its features. When signing up, use this Promotional Code.ISC2008-JM-GTS Go to http://www.gigtrak.com
	GoGirlsMusic.com GoGirlsMusic.com is a unique organization that focuses on advancing the careers of independent female artists. Founded by Madalyn Sklar in early 1996, the organization works tirelessly to help artists through education, networking, and events like the GoGirlsMusicFest, Invasion of the GoGirls @ SXSW, Battle of the GoGirls, and more. Artists who become involved have the opportunity to perform, have their work reviewed, and get involved with a hardworking group of women who "get things done" in the music scene. The mission of GoGirlsMusic.com is to promote, support and empower its members. For more info please visit http://www.gogirlsmusic.com/
	Gospel Synergy Magazine Gospel Synergy Magazine is an online publication dedicated to all categories of gospel music: Traditional, Quartet, Holy Hip Hop, Contemporary, Gospel Jazz, and Christian music. Gospel Synergy Magazine is available and can be accessed online 24/7. Gospel Synergy Magazine goes out to gospel music industry professionals including distribution, A&R and label heads. Gospel Synergy Magazine recently launched Synergy1Radio "Where they play the best mix of gospel music online 24/7." Their focus is to provide the independent gospel artists with programs that target the consumer and programs that target the music industry or both. Their endeavor is to work with the artist and find the most cost effective way for independent Gospel/Christian artist to accomplish their goals and objectives. For more information, feel free to visit www.gospelsynergy.com or email alcarter@gospelsynergy.com or call 708-272-6640 for further discussion.
	Illinois Entertainer Smashing Pumpkins. Kanye West. Common. Twister. Hawthorne Heights. Fall Out Boy. Chicago's legendary Illinois Entertainer (IE) was one of the first magazine's in Chi-Town to cover and offer critical insight on these Windy City homegrown acts. Bottom line, IE has reviewed over 17,000 local demos and local bands since our inception in 1975. No other regional music magazine covers regional music like IE. Go to http://www.illinoisentertainer.com
	Indie Community Indie Community is THE resource for Christian bands, worship leaders, and speakers. With over 300 Christian artists and speakers all over the US, Indie Community connects churches and venues with quality artists and speakers in their local area. For aspiring Christian bands and artists, Indie Community provides performance opportunities and resources to advance their careers. Each artist that joins IC receives a page on the website and access to Indie Community's huge resource database - including venues, radio stations, record labels, and more! Join Indie Community today and start booking more gigs now!! Go to www.indiecommunity.com for more information.
	Indie Band Canada Indie Band Canada was created for the sole purpose of connecting your local independent music scene with all those across the country. This is the meeting place for artists, fans, and music organizations/businesses to join in a community that focuses on Canada's local music scenes. You can set up a free profile and begin to network with Canada's most interactive music community. This is the music community that brings every piece of the scene right to you. If it is happening in a city or town within Canada, you will find it here.
	Indie-Music.com Indie-Music.com has been spotlighting the best in independent music since 1996, featuring streaming audio, podcast, articles, interviews, reviews, and more in all musical styles. Artists can create an online press kit with one song free, and take advantage of economical promotion opportunities starting at only $10 per year. The website also offers a wealth of information for artists trying to survive & thrive in today's competitive music industry.
	International Songwriters Association (ISA) International Songwriters Association was founded in October, 1967 and now has members in more than 60 countries throughout the world. In addition to providing song copyright, song assessment, advice and directory information services to its members, the ISA also publishes "Songwriter Magazine," "Songwriter Update," and "Songwriting News," whose interviewees have included such legendary songwriters as George Harrison, Billy Joel, Tom T Hall. Bob Gaudio, George Michaels, Paul Williams, Gordon Lightfoot, Fred Foster, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Janis Ian, Gene Pitney, and many more. For more information, go http://www.songwriter.co.uk
	iSOUND.COM Promote your music to a community of over 1,000,000 unique visitors per month! iSOUND.COM allows you to upload your music and gain 1,000's of new fans for FREE! Other services include the ability to sell your mp3s and keep 100% of sales! Sign up today and get the iSOUND.COM community talking about your music! If you are serious about getting your music heard then you should sign up right now. It only takes a minute and is completely free! Sign up now!
	Jamwave Jamwave.com is a social networking portal that connects indie artists with their fans and other artists . Upload music, videos, films, photos, blog, chat, network and make friends. The site combines all elements of the entertainment industry including musicians, filmmakers, authors, actors, photographers, etc., and makes it available on an easy to find platform for users and fans. Whether you are an artist or a fan, Jamwave.com is the premiere indie site on the web today.
	Jango.com Jango.com is a top-10 music site (8th in the US according to Comscore, Dec08) where 6 million listeners create custom radio stations that play the artists they select plus similar artists Jango recommends. Jango 'Airplay' is a promotional service for bands and artists to get their music promoted on Jango radio stations, to people who like similar kind of music. Jango.com has millions of listeners who want to discover new music just like yours. Please visit www.jango.com for more info.
	Live 2 Play The L2P (Live 2Play) Network is a multi-media knowledge base and virtual community dedicated to serving people who create music. The common bond is not the instrument played or the type of music created - it's the passion for writing, recording and performing music. Comprised of L2P Quarterly (distributed in print and digital formats), L2PNet.com, WL2P Internet radio and L2PBandSpace, the L2P Network puts the emphasis on the tools and technologies that make unforgettable live performances and successful recording sessions possible.
	Leadership Music Digital Summit 2009 Music's Future Today – March 23-25, 2009 Registration is now open for one of the most valuable and high impact events in the digital music arena for 2009. Join over 600 artists, ISPs, songwriters, venture capitalists, managers, content aggregators, labels, digital music services, publishers, service providers, mobile operators, consumer product developers, retailers, and media to shape the next generation of music in the marketplace. You can't afford to miss this powerful event! ISC Subscribers get a discounted registration of $129 - visit www.digitalsummit.org for more info.
	M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2009 Coming this fall! M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2009 takes over NYC from 9/24-10/3! Over 260 bands performed in 2008 and rocked the big apple to its core in fifteen venues! Get ready as we rock the the city stages like no other in 2009! Three finalists by audience vote and two M.E.A.N.Y. picks move on the finals in December (venue tba). Great prizes including recording time, appearance on Fearless Music, a Village Voice showcase, a Les Paul guitar worth approximately 5k sponsored by Gibson and much more! Submit now at meanyfest.com thru sonicbids!
	Music Connection MUSIC CONNECTION'S NEW ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR MUSICIANS ONLY! AMP is a brand new division of Music Connection that caters strictly to artists, musicians and players (not fans and friends!) AMP is FREE network that offers the same tools and features found on Facebook, Myspace, Friendster, etc., but with a more professional environment, safe and secure interactions with members, and complete access to all of the products and services that Music Connection has to offer, including CD reviews, new music critiques, club reviews, and of course free classifieds. FREE Membership in AMP also includes a FREE 3-month subscription to Music Connection magazine! Go to www.musicconnection.com/amp
	Music Business Registry The Music Business Registry, Inc. is the premier contact resource for the music business community. They have been publishing directories for the last twelve years, and their customers are a veritable who's who in the music industry. Top music executives, record producers, publishers, attorney's, recording artists, and songwriters throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia have all come to rely on the accuracy and thoroughness of their directories. No other directories keep on top of all of the continuous executive changes that happen at the labels, publishing companies, network and film studios and legal firms, as well as document all of the new labels and imprints that are continually emerging. Call 800-377-7411.
	Musicollaborate Musicollaborate is designed for musicians and songwriters who are looking to exchange musical services and collaborate on musical projects. The site is highly interactive... you can collaborate on audio projects in many different ways, some public some private, some exclusive, some inclusive. The big feature is being able to 'Create content' this allows you to upload music tracks, start collaboration projects, embed video, write stories or articles, etc etc. This depends on your user status. The more active you are, the more privileges you have. For more info, please visit http://www.musicollaborate.com
	Music-News.com Music-News.com features news, reviews, interviews, competitions, the latest releases and all the gossip from the worldwide music scene, covering a wide range of genres. Launched in October 2003, http://www.musicnews.com/ Music-News.com has quickly built a dedicated following within the online community. Updated throughout each day, Music-News.com strives to find a light-hearted but informative angle on breaking music news stories, check it out!
	musicSUBMIT.com musicSUBMIT.com submits your music to genre-specific radio stations, online music magazines, podcasts, music blogs, music content sites, and more. Get online reviews and radio airplay - submit your music to hundreds of the best sites on the internet. It's as easy as creating your account, then loading your music material, including songs, pics, links, bio, press release, and video - they do the rest! Music SUBMIT has been recommended as the top internet music promotion service available today by well known and reputable companies like CDBaby.com, American Songwriter Magazine, and many others. For more information, please visit www. musicSUBMIT.com
	MyStarMusic.com - www.mystartmusic.com Where will the next big thing come from? The visionary practice of discovering and preparing talent for a lifetime of success no longer exists at record labels. Where, then, will the next big thing come from? MyStartMusic is the answer. With its top producers, A&R executives, songwriters and studio musicians, MyStartMusic utilizes its wealth of experience and resources to nurture, develop and present new artists. Whether you are a undiscovered artist, unsigned band, or have a CD with no idea what to do, they can help. MyStartMusic is dedicated to delivering ready to sign artists. Visit them and see how they can make a difference for you, the next big thing! www.mystartmusic.com
	Nashville Scene Nashville Scene is a free alternative newsweekly founded in 1989 that is released every Thursday in Nashville and the surrounding counties. From hard-hitting investigative exposes, to inside info about Nashville's massive entertainment industry, the Scene is a must-read for the city's business and political leaders. Readers rely on Nashville Scene for things that can't be found in their daily newspaper, be it street level coverage of emerging local musical talent, detailed features and commentary on current topics, or provocative lifestyle coverage. The Scene is a touchstone for conservatives and liberals, the young and not-so-young, and the rich and still renting. They're all reading the Scene. And they're still throwing fits. For more information, visit www.nashvillescene.com
	National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) NACA is your gateway to college campuses across the country. NACA National associate members have the opportunity to submit to showcase and exhibit at their conferences and National Convention. Artists chosen perform live in front of thousands of student buyers and their advisors from across the country. Find out more about NACA events online. Plus, now you can participate in online Block Booking year round through their new partnership with Sonicbids. NACA also offers affordable and effective opportunities for advertising and sponsorship. Contact NACA at info@naca.org with any questions. Applications are available online.
	New Country Star New Country Star is a country music news e-publication with daily music news, interviews, reviews, videos and new talent contests. The New Country Star Site is a high quality promotional tool for new talent, and a voice for country music fans worldwide. If you're a fan of country music, New Country Star is a place for you to find out about new artists, and then tell other people what you think. If you're an artist, label or agent with something to share with others in the industry, New Country Star is a great place to be heard and seen, not just by the fans, but producers and radio persons searching for hot new talent, as well. Since June of 2005, the New Country Star e-magazine has become a successful tool for all persons involved in the country music industry, with an audience averaging 51,000 visitors a day.
	New Music Label.com - http://www.newmusiclabel.com New Music Label.com is a global online talent network for contacts among musicians, managers and labels. Singers, Musicians and Artists meet record labels, music managers and scouts. New Music Label is a one-stop solution for seeking, finding, and managing all types of Music careers. For more information, please go to: www.newmusiclabel.com
	Noisy Planet Noisy Planet is an indie artist portal offering artist development and promotion services to help support indie music careers. Noisy Planet sets up and hosts artists' profile pages including music, photos and bios with song preview and download capabilities and PayPal built in. Indie artists worldwide and at every skill level will find the management and administrative products they use most on the Artist Control Room page - everything from pro song critiques and mastering, to digital distribution and music licensing representation. Noisy Planet will even convert artists' older tracks from vinyl record, cassette and DAT to MP3 as needed.
	OnlineRock.com OnlineRock is a music community providing musicians with the tools and services needed to create, promote and sell their music. Over 25,000 bands are currently registered to promote their music at OnlineRock. Members receive a free Web site, Blog and email along with giveaways, interviews and features to help on this musical journey. OnlineRock Records, an independent label arm of the company, aims to work with the new tier of emerging artists who use technology to their advantage. Founded in 1999, the company is based in Belmont, Calif. Join now for free and begin to expose your music to thousands. Go to http://www.onlinerock.com
	Ourstage OurStage, Inc. is a pioneering web platform dedicated to new music and artist discovery. On OurStage.com, artists, fans, and industry professionals all come together - to discover, judge, & enjoy the best new music online - as ranked by the fans - in the company's proprietary, game-proof judging engine. Top-ranked artists receive career-building promotion and support from established artists, industry professionals, and a broad assortment of Partners. Founded in 2007, OurStage delivers music and related content to 1.5+ million fans - and has attracted 45,000+ artist-members and hundreds of thousands of registered fans in its short history. For more info please visit www.ourstage.com
	Pause & Play Pause & Play (the music site) - http://www.pauseandplay.com - home of the definitive CD release schedule and much more. An Esquire magazine 2007 ESKY (Mini) Awards winner for Best Reference Tool, and an Entertainment Weekly choice for 2006 Best of the Web. Now celebrating its 10th year on the Web.
	PLAYstl Music Festival and Conference The PLAY:stl Music Festival and Conference was launched with two lofty objectives: (1) Increase awareness of the St. Louis area as a musical hub, rich with talented musicians and music-loving fans, and (2) Provide festival performers and attendees with a broader audience as well as educational and networking opportunities to increase their career success. Behind PLAY:stl is PLAYBACK:stl, the St. Louis-based music and entertainment magazine founded in 2002, in print 4.5 years before going web-only in September 2006. Also driving PLAY:stl is Bigfatcat management, public relations and graphic design. Booking decisions are made by committee, with submissions via Sonicbids.
	Pro-Demo.com Pro-Demo.com is promotional website supporting an online community of performers, composers and freelancers. They are an active organization using a variety of tools to get their members' music heard. Just recently they have launched their promotional podcasts where they feature music and interviews with their members, and you can find them by visiting the website – http://www.pro-demo.com - or via iTunes, Podshow or Podcast Alley amongst others. Pro-Demo is a FREE site for anyone who has music to promote and members’ database listing includes a photo, a logo and text along with 5 music tracks and a video.
	The Reggae Festival E-Guide The Reggae Festival E-Guide (weekly electronic newsletter) is a wonderful resource for those who live, love and enjoy reggae and its vibrant culture. It encompasses the food, music and spirituality that define the unique and diverse community. You can expect CD releases, industry news, band tours, Caribbean recipes and travel, inspirational pieces, reggae trivia, radio airplay charts outta Jamaica, and of course, upcoming reggae festivals. Each Friday, approximately 16,000 subscribers from around the globe receive the E-guide. Subscribe today at www.reggaefestivalguide.com, it is easy and FREE!
	Rock And Roll Planet Rock and roll planet is dedicated to the classic rock and blues fan. They feature reviews of classic albums and also new releases. There is a trivia and fun page, and their latest project is FREE MUSIC IN A BOTTLE. They are tossing bottles into the oceans with a code good for a free cd when the bottle is found. There are currently eight pages of cover art, and they are adding more. Their aim is to keep the site entirely positve and upbeat, so as to better celebrate the music we all love. For more info, visit www.rockandrollplanet.com
	SAUCE SAUCE OF ALL TASSIE GOODNESS Looking for that extra "something" to add some zest to your life? You need to grab SAUCE, Tasmania's premier street press magazine! Established in 2004, SAUCE covers music, lifestyle, arts, travel, video games, hardware, software and has the most comprehensive fortnightly Gig Guide available ANYwhere! SAUCE features in-depth reviews with local, national, and international touring acts from rock, to metal, to dance, to hip-hop, comedy, and everything in-between. Now in full-colour, SAUCE continues from strength to strength but we like to think that you like yours extra HOT and straight from the bottle! SAUCE can be found on the streets every two weeks on a Wednesday from over 140+ outlets and online at www.sauce.net.au.
	Scene Magazine - QLD Australia Scene Magazine has been Queensland's respected free weekly, full colour, full gloss, music and entertainment guide since 1993 and we are delighted and proud to be associated with this year's International Songwriting Competition. Scene Magazine covers the full gamut of music genres with as well as fashion, the arts and a heap more. Scene is the preferred media partner of a raft of festivals, brands, labels and just about anything related to youth or entertainment and is distributed throughout SE Queensland to more than 1,100 outlets. Scene Magazine is also available online as a free webzine in easy flipbook format. Please check us out at http://www.scenemagazine.com.au
	Social Networks for Musicians Need help boosting your Myspace presence? Have a hard time understanding Facebook? Wondering what Twitter is? Whether you need counseling or someone to do the work for you... we are here to help! Madalyn Sklar and her team at Social Networks for Musicians can help YOU get RESULTS! With over 12 years internet marketing and promotion experience in the music business, they know their way around social networks like Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Blogger and more! http://www.socialnetworksformusicians.com
	Songsalive! Songsalive! is a non-profit public benefit corporation (under 501(c)(3) in the U.S.A and a not-for-profit organization in N.S.W. Australia - dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Songsalive! is run by songwriters for songwriters. It acts as an epicentre, a heart of the international songwriting community and music markets, bridging the gaps, tapping songwriters into the pulse of the business and at the same time giving them and their music the support they deserve. Songsalive! gives life to songs, provides opportunities for collaboration, creates awareness about original music, promotes and educates through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters and original music. Join the Songsalive! network and become a link in the chain. http://www.songsalive.org
	Michael Arens' SOUL TRAIN Michael Arens' SOUL TRAIN is Germany's only real Soul Music-Magazine, both in print and online. The magazine's main focus is Soul Music, yet you will find everything groovy like RnB, Funk, Jazz, HipHop, House, Electronic Music, even Reggae, World Music or Blues. Soulful is definitely the word and SOUL TRAIN's layout is quite unique: Every 1st of the month you will find a complete new issue online and the "old" issue switches into the "Archive". This way the site has a cleaner and more organized feel to it and it gives Germany's No.1 Soul Music-Magazine a realistic magazine-appeal. Check it out at: www.soultrainonline.de
	StudioTraxx.com StudioTraxx.com is breaking new ground in the music industry by providing a global e-commerce platform that allows artists, bands and others to purchase and book time with musicans, engineers, producers, and other music professionals for online collaboration purposes. The goal is simple: unite people who need music services with the people who provide them. StudioTraxx provides access to the largest and highest quality "virtual" musician-for-hire talent pool anywhere with thousands of musicians in every genre and skillset ranging from individual instruments to vocals to full production services and more. These musicians are ready to work on your next song! For more info, please visit www.studiotraxx.com/
	The Talent Directory The Talent Directory is a unique website that provides songwriters, vocalists, bands and solo artists with news of opportunities and auditions that are directly relevant to the information contained within each member's profile. Each notification will be delivered direct to your inbox which means you don't have to trawl through the job boards that are used by other websites. So go ahead and create your free profile today! Please visit www.the-talent-directory.com for more info
	TiBConcerts.com TiBConcerts.com is an online concert listings site for underground, independent music. Their goal is to help local bands increase their online exposure and go beyond their immediate network and neighbourhood in promoting their next gig. They reach over 500,000 concert fans every month largely due to their index of local/regional concerts but also because they make it easy (and free) for local bands to submit upcoming concerts to their site. Submit your next concert to TiB Concerts and win $100 of free gear. For more info, please visit http://www.tibconcerts.com/add-concert-listings.html
	Unsigned Band Network A Music community for bands,managers,lables,radio TV and promoters showcasing unsigned music and new talent to the music industry and music lovers from around the globe, music of any genre. Unsigned Band Network is musicians helping musicians in the industry to promote on the internet and on a local basis. Upload your music for streeming or download. You can add your bio, discovery, band pictures, concert dates, gig calendar...get your music and your band rated, sell your merchandise with your own shopping cart. For more info please visit http://www.unsignedbandnetwork.com
	Urban Network The Urban Network offers several different programs depending upon your budget and what you wish to accomplish. They have programs from being featured in a newsletter that goes out to all of the industry professionals including distribution, A&R and label heads, to online features, airplay on our radio stations, and more. They offer print magazine advertising and programs that combine online with the magazine advertising, reaching more than 800,000 people including all of the entertainment industry. They offer programs that target solely the consumer, and programs that target the music industry exclusively, and/or both. Their endeavor is to work with you and find the most cost effective way to accomplish your goals and objectives. Feel free to call them at 619-723-9358 to further discuss or send an email to amitchell@urbannetwork.com
	West Coast Songwriters 28th Annual Songwriters Conference Don't miss the West Coast Songwriters 28th annual Songwriters Conference in the San Francsico Bay area September 12-14th. Seminars, song critiques, performances and networking geared to performing musicians, songwriters, or anyone interested in the music biz. This event is Up Close and Personal. Guests include recording artist Gretchen Peters; multi Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden; Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby; publisher Jenny Gill, daughter of Vince Gill and many more. WCS is one of the most active music organizations in the country For further details please visit our website at www.westcoastsongwriters.org, or call 650 654.3966 or 1-800-FOR-SONG.