There is no physical event to attend as the competition is held online, and anyone in the world can enter.
[4][5][6] Each year the competition gives away over US$150,000 in cash and prizes,[7][8] including $25,000 in cash to the overall Grand Prize Winner.
[9][10][11] Additionally, ISC offers an opportunity for artists to have their songs heard by celebrity artists[12][13] and music industry executives.
Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the following criteria:[14] There are 24 categories artists can enter:[15] Previous winners of the ISC include: The ISC will often have celebrity judges on the panel.
[37] Past and Present judges include: