The deadline for the fifth annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) is fast approaching, with just a few days remaining to enter. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and
Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition.

The International Acoustic Music Awards are 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 (United Kingdom), Randy Kohrs & The Lites (United States), Craig Bickhardt (United States), and others.

Prizes are available in eight different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides a review, ratings, CD information and more. 

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, Music Production and originality. All entries must be postmarked by November 10, 2008, or earlier.

For an entry form, go to http://www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html, or enter online at http://www.sonicbids.com/iama2008 for a free Sonicbids subscription worth $18 (first 1,000 entries only).