The Parlotones Win 2 International Songwriting Competition Awards

NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Skylar Entertainment/ International Songwriting Competition) - The results of the International Songwriting competition have been announced and South Africa's The Parlotones have won 1st Place for Music Video for 'Overexposed' and 2nd Place for Performance for singer Kahn Morbee for 'Giant Mistake.'

The Parlotones kicked off their professional career in 2003 rising to the forefront of South African music by 2006 when they signed a European license deal on the back of their debut single 'Beautiful' being used in a Fujifilm commercial. Since then The Parlotones have become the biggest selling band in South Africa and have delivered over 280 shows in 2008 across SA, UK and Europe.

Key performances include Live Earth, Coke Fest and V Fest. Key acknowledgements include Best Rock Album 2006 at South African Music Awards. Best Music Act- People's Choice awards 2008, Best Band - You Awards 2007, FHM Readers Choice 2007, Best Video MK Awards2007, Best Video nomination Resfest 2007 The Parlotones latest album is already platinum in South Africa and is due for release in UK/Europe and US this year.

WHAT IS THE ISC? The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena.
ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.