The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), in partnership with StarNow, is now accepting entries for 2010.

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2010 competition. Now is your chance to enter what the NY Times calls “the competition to take note of” with $150,000 (US) in cash and prizes - including $25,000 (US) cash for the Grand Prize winner alone and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world.

ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry.

Judges for 2010 include:

Artist Judges: Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Black Francis (Pixies), Robbie Williams, Timbaland, Kelly Clarkson, and many more...

Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President/CEO, Universal Republic Records), Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records), Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group), Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group), and many more...

For entry information and a complete list of judges please visit us at - www.songwritingcompetition.com

StarNow would like to congratulate our 1.5 millionth member, Melissa Woodbridge. In recognition we have awarded Melissa with a professional headshot package with Jom Photography and an acting course at NIDA. With over 1000 jobs and auditions placed on StarNow each week it’s an exciting time to be a member. We wish Melissa all the best with her carer in performing arts. An acting course and great headshot will help her on her way to being discovered.

Every Model Magazine's Summer Online Edition has just gone live and we're so pleased to have been included in the great line up of articles that they have.

Top Casting Director Mark Summers has given his thoughts on online casting and has mentioned StarNow as one of the sites he would use.

Visit the EM site now to view the online magazine and share your thoughts on our facebook page!

http://www.emmagazine.co.uk

Will you be the face of Wellington? The search is on to find the next Miss Wellington who will compete at Miss Universe 2011.

Current Miss Wellington and StarNow member is Regan Hillyer. Regan is 20, 5ft.7 and she is studying for a Masters of Architecture under a scholarship at Victoria University. With a passion for the arts, Regan is also an accomplished oboist, drummer, jazz pianist and has an ATCL diploma in Performance Music. Her love for fashion has resulted in part-time modelling and promotional work. Regan’s interests also include windsurfing, skiing and running.

StarNow are helping with the search to find new models. "I am thrilled to be working with StarNow again this year to search for the 'new face of Wellington' don't delay apply now! Glenn London, Pageant Organiser.

Check out the casting call and see if your are eligible to compete.

Last week Jessica and Gemma from StarNow attended The World SuperModel Pageant held on The Gold Coast, Australia. There were lots of StarNow members involved and some great talent from around the world. Maya took away the top prize and guess what? She's a StarNow member too!

Check out the pictures on Facebook.