The 5th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is now accepting entries. 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 D’Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, AirplayAccess.com, Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show 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 year’s winners include Charlie Dore (UK), Randy Kohrs & The Lites (USA), Craig Bickhardt (USA), etc.

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice,Music Production and originality. (Please note that IAMA is a different competition from USA Songwriting Competition). All entries must be postmarked by November 10 or earlier.

For the regular entry form, please go to:

http://www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html

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