Overdue Update

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:12:13 +1000

It’s been awhile since I last posted anything. I have been too busy to remember with too much work at my day job. Anyway,there have been some new radio stations that have played a song or two such as Arcadia Radio, Toronto Canada, Dynamic Indie Radio, Rochester USA, SHmu FM Scotland, CUR1350 Churchill College Radio Cambridge UK, Coastal FM 3RPC, Australia, 4bay Bay FM, Queensland and 4Brr Radio95.5 FM Queensland. Thanks to all of you.

I have just found out that I have made the second round of the Australian Songwriting Contest. The final 10 songs will be announced in September 2010.

Lastly the song the ‘Distance’ off the current EP will feature on the Shout Volume 4 Australian Music Sampler which will be distributed to radio and press in America later this year.

Radio Celtica Interview

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:52:39 +1000

Here is the interview I have just done with Bill Everatt on his Underground Show broadcast on Celtica Radio. This a great radio station located near Cardiff in Wales. The show went to air on 29 May 2010. Here is the link for the podcast ; http://s124347079.websitehome.co.uk/audio/edition.mp3

The new EP will shortly be available for purchase as a download through most outlets such as I -Tunes and E- music. The EP is available for purchase as a CD right now on the shop page.

May News

Thu, 6 May 2010 21:42:55 +1000

Here is the update on the 2009 International Songwriting Competition:

Dear Garth,

Congratulations! It is my honor and pleasure to personally inform you that the song "The Boat" has won an Honorable Mention in the "AAA (Adult Album Alternative)" category in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Considering that ISC received almost 15,000 entries from approximately 100 countries throughout the world, you should be very proud.

I would also like to thank the following stations that have at least played one track off the new EP in the last month or so.

Marlow FM, Park FM, Brooklands FM, Sherwood FM, Data Music, Chile Radio, WMMr NYC Radio, Lochroom FM, Bailrigg FM, Recharged Radio, A Lucio Radijas Lithuania, Demon FM, Bishop FM, Leith FM, Phoenix FM and Celtica Radio.

Aussie Artists Top The List  of 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Finalists

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:11:46 +1100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Candace Avery, Founder/Director
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
615.251.4441
cavery@songwritingcompetition.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com

Aussie Artists Top The List  of 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Finalists
For the first time ever, Australia leads all countries second only to the USA in both the number of entries and finalists in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Out of almost 15,000 entries worldwide, 44 Australian artists are finalists and 73 are semi-finalists in the 2009 competition.
For a complete list of 2009 ISC finalists and semi-finalists, please visit: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm
For a complete list of Australian finalists, see below.
March 8, 2009 -- The US-based International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2009 finalists and semi-finalists. Selected out of almost 15,000 entries from 100 countries, they represent all genres of contemporary music. Australian entries represent the largest group of entrants from any country next to the USA, beating out Canada for the first time ever.
ISC, now in its ninth year, is the largest international songwriting competition in the world. Over $150,000 (US) in cash and merchandise is awarded to 65 winners, including an Overall Grand Prize winner who receives $25,000 (US) in cash and over $20,000 in prizes. However, winning ISC isn't just about the cash and prizes. The recognition, exposure, and ability to access US-based music industry executives add to the reasons to enter and benefits of winning
Winners will be announced in April and are selected by ISC’s prestigious panel of judges comprised of high-profile recording artists (Tom Waits, Robert Smith of The Cure, Kings of Leon, Robbie Williams, Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, and many more) and industry executives, including Presidents of record labels Epic, Sire, Universal Republic, Nettwerk, A&M/Octone, Alligator, and Putumayo (see complete list of judges below).
The selection process for ISC finalists and semi-finalists is rigorous as each song is carefully evaluated by a listening committee. Although the criterion for various categories differs, the selection process is the same in that ISC is looking for the very best songs, reaffirming its belief that ìit’s all about the song.î
Candace Avery, Founder and Director of ISC, states "I am continually impressed by the Aussie music scene and the creativity of its songwriters. We receive a lot of entries from all over the world, but the Australian entries seem to have an edge of creativity and originality that tops other countries. Maybe it’s the support of radio stations such as Triple J that allows independent artists to think, write, and sing ìoutside the boxî. Other markets don’t have this kind of airplay for independent artists. As a result, we eagerly look forward each year to hearing what is coming out of Australia.î
All 2009 ISC finalists' songs are currently posted online as part of the People's Voice - an online voting contest that allows the public to listen to and vote for their favorite ISC finalist. The winner of the People's Voice is selected solely by public vote and is in addition to, and completely separate from, the regular winners who will be selected by the prestigious ISC judging panel. To listen to the 2009 ISC finalists' songs and to support your favorite Aussie artist, go to: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2008.htm
2009 Judges:
Recording Artists: Kings of Leon • Tom Waits • Journey • Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) • Timbaland • Wynonna • Jeff Beck • Loretta Lynn • McCoy Tyner • Steve Winwood • Michael W. Smith • Alejandro Sanz • Robbie Williams • Black Francis (The Pixies) • Robert Smith (The Cure) • Adele • James Mercer (The Shins) • Jerry Lee Lewis • Jeremy Camp • Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC) • John Mayall • Chris Hillman (The Byrds) • Youssou N’Dour • John Scofield • Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol) • Ray Wylie Hubbard • Matt Thiessen (Relient K) • James Cotton • Sasha • John Digweed • Robert Earl Keen • Jeffrey Steele • Mario • Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals) • Craig Morgan • DJ Tiesto • Baaba Maal • ìWeird Alî Yankovic • Sandra Bernhard Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records) • Seymour Stein (Chairman/CEO, Sire Records) • Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records) • Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group) • James Diener (President, A&M/Octone Records) • Amy Doyle (Sr. VP Music & Talent, MTV) • Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records) • Mitchell Cohen (VP A&R, Verve Music Group) • Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway) • Rick Krim (Executive VP Talent & Music Programming, VH1) • Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music) • Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records) • Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director A&R, Sony Nashville) • Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America Sony/BMG) • Cory Robbins (President, Robbins Entertainment) • Steve Lillywhite (Producer) • Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon) • Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show)
ISC is now accepting entries for 2010. For an entry form or to enter online, please go to: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
ISC Sponsors: Gibson, ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, JamHub, Thayers , FanCue, M-Audio, Onlinegigs, SongU.com, The Music Business Registry, Tanager AudioWorks, Shari's Berries, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, CelebrityAccess, and Alphabet Arm Design
Australian ISC 20009 Finalists:
8 Ball Aitken – “Yellow Moon” – Blues - Brisbane, QLD
Alexander Burnett (Sparkadia) “Mary” - AAA (Adult Album Alternative) - Sydney, NSW
Andrew Cochrane, Simon Boyce (Andrew Cochrane) – “Don't Come Over ‘Til I'm Over You” – Country - Mackenzie, QLD
Andrew James Redford - “City” – Teen - Maroochydore, QLD
Andrew Thomson, Kahl Wallace, Charles Thomas, Jhindu (The Medics) – “Joseph” - Rock - Paddington, QLD
Andy Bull – “Small Town Girl” - Pop/Top 40 - Sydney, NSW
Ben Stewart – “Love Is A Cruel Machine” - AAA (Adult Album Alternative) - Brisbane, QLD
Cam MacKellar – “Where I'm Calling From” - Lyrics Only – Killcare, NSW
Candice Monique, Christopher Coe (Metals) “Drop Ya Guard” - Dance/Electronica -Melbourne, VIC
Charlie Bailey (Chasing Bailey) – “The Right Time” - Pop/Top 40 - Waverton, NSW
Chris Cheney (The Living End) – “White Noise” – Rock - Melbourne, VIC
Colin Germano (Col Meredith) – “Colostomy Bag” - Comedy/Novelty - Noosa Heads, QLD
Danielle Caruana (Mama Kin) – “Tore My Heart Out” - Adult Contemporary (AC) - Fremantle, WA
Daxton P Monagahn (Daxton) – “Moody Liz” – Blues - Sydney, NSW
Emma Hewitt, Anthony Hewitt (Missing Hours) – “Not For You” - Adult Contemporary (AC) - Geelong West, VIC
Garth Adam – “The Boat” - AAA (Adult Album Alternative) - Edgecliff, NSW
Jai Pyne, Xavier Naughton, Ivan Lisyak (The Paper Scissors) – “Howl” – Performance - Sydney, NSW
John Mackay (Children Collide) – “Social Currency” – Rock - Melbourne, VIC
Jon Toogood (Shihad) – “One Will Hear The Other” – Rock - Melbourne, VIC
Kavyen Temperley, Stuart MacLeod, Joel Quartermain, Steve Parkin (Eskimo Joe) - “Foreign Land” – Rock - Perth, WA
Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans) – “Pasha Bulker” - Pop/Top 40 - Fitzroy, VIC
Leonie Polley (Diamond Trick) – “I Like Girlz” - Dance/Electronica - Geelong, VIC
Marcela Taylor – “Sand Storm” – Instrumental - Melbourne, VIC
Mark Isaacs (Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) – “Minsk” – Jazz – Bonnet Bay, NSW
Mason Rachinger – “Seen Her b4” – Performance - Palm Beach, QLD
Matt Ellis – “Heart Of Mine” – Americana - Sydney, NSW
Matt Joe Gow (Matt Joe Gow And The Dead Leaves) – “Come What May” – Americana - Melbourne, VIC
Michael Tomlinson (Yves Klein Blue) – “Polka” – Performance - Brisbane, QLD
Nadia Sunde – “The Goat And The Goose” - Children’s Music - Gold Coast, QLD
Nathan Hudson (Faker) – “This Heart Attack” - Pop/Top 40 - Sydney, NSW
Nicholas Green, Michael Sullivan, Peter Carter (Heartbreak Club) – “Chin Up” - Rock - Sydney, NSW
Nicola Watson – “Windmills” - Folk/Singer-Songwriter - Hotham Hill, VIC
Roma Waterman – “Footsteps Of My Father” - Gospel/Christian - Melbourne, VIC
Russell Berther, John Chaplin-Fleming (Scared Weird Little Guys) – “1985” - Comedy/Novelty - Melbourne, VIC
Ryan Ritchie (True Live) – “Look To The Skies” - R&B/Hip-Hop - Dingley, VIC
Sam Buckingham – “Feel Like Walking” - Folk/Singer-Songwriter - Sydney, NSW
Sarah Blasko – “Bird On A Wire” - Folk/Singer-Songwriter - Darlinghurst, NSW
Shane Howard, Abie Wright, Warwick Wright (Street Warriors) – “Solid Rock (Street Warriors Version)” directed by Matthew Chuang - Music Video - Greenacre, NSW
Simon Berckelman, Joel Beeson (Philadelphia Grand Jury) – “The Good News” - Performance - Strawberry Hills, NSW
Thomas Savage, Alexander Gow (Oh Mercy) – “Get You Back” - Adult Contemporary (AC) - Melbourne, VIC
Tom Poulter, Angela Cox (Tom Poulter) – “Every Time” - Gospel/Christian - Shellharbour, NSW
Tommaso Parisi (Tom Ugly) – “Bad With Love” – Teen - Sydney, NSW
Troy Cassar-Daley – “I Love This Place” – Country - Bulimba, QLD
Walter De Backer, Kristen-Jurgen Schroeder (The Basics) – “With This Ship” – Rock - Melbourne, VIC

For the list of 2009 semi-finalists, go to: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/Semi-Finalists_2009.htm

BREAKING NEWS: ISC Finalist

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 23:26:06 +1100

BREAKING NEWS: Garth Adam is a finalist in the ISC International Songwriting Competition for his song The Boat. You can listen and vote once per day for The Boat in the People’s Voice on the ISC website. Thank you so much for your support.

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Overdue Update

Radio Celtica Interview

May News

Aussie Artists Top The List of 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Finalists

BREAKING NEWS: ISC Finalist

Aussie Artists Top The List  of 2009 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Finalists