1st ISAC International Lyric Competition 2026
Applications closedMarch 1, 2026
Worldwide; organised from Tokyo, Japan
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The 1st edition of an international competition for original song lyrics, run by Ise-Shima Art Company, a Tokyo-based organiser of music competitions since 2017. The organiser published the winners on 1 April 2026: one Grand Prize, Special Prizes and Diplomas. The next edition is open for entries… Read more
Eligibility
Lyricists of any nationality and age; original lyrics.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- closed
- Results
- 1 April 2026
Award
¥50,000 Grand Prize + up to 35 Special Prize certificates
Application fee
¥2,000 per work
Results of this call · 2026
The organiser has announced who won. Names are free with sign-in.
- 1winner
- 25honourable mentions
Free with sign-in: who won and every name (26), awards and works, the organiser’s announcement
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