THE ARTISTS FORUM MUSIC COMPETITION: 2022 (#theartistsforummusic) concluded its fourth session, showcasing 14 finalists, highlighting our 2022 Competition Theme: REFLECTIONS ON THE NATIONAL PSYCHE.
Our 2022 Official Selections were created by independent songwriters & composers originating from 7 countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
On November 10, 2022, winners were announced at our first live Juried Arts Awards held at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) 11th Floor Auditorium in New York City. See their links and work samples below.
Thanks to our 2022 Music Jury Panel: Giuliano Ciabatta, Jonathan Solars, Katie Thomas, Joi Veer, Amos White V
THE ARTISTS FORUM MUSIC COMPETITION, part of our Juried Arts programming, is open to musical artists of all genres seeking to gain exposure in the New York City and international music and media markets.
Its mission is to provide an accessible platform for songwriters and composers to present their best work for juried selection, increase artist communication and business contacts, provide career advancement opportunities, and publicly acknowledge talented artists in an industry-saturated arena.
Each submission, reviewed by a panel of industry professionals, is rated upon its individual merits. Finalists in each category will be judged against one another and a winner declared. Our list of competition winners is forthcoming.
All selected finalists are eligible for a television studio or Zoom interview to be promoted on our online platforms and via THE ARTISTS FORUM: AFTV – a 20+ year arts based television program broadcasted from mid-town Manhattan in New York City.
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2022 MUSIC COMPETITION WINNERS, FINALISTS, AND JUDGES
AWARD LISTINGS
2022 MUSIC WINNERS
AMERICANA: “The Homecoming Ball” by Karen Braysher (UK)
CHILDREN’S/HOLIDAY/NOVELTY: “The Seeds of Change” by Karen Braysher (UK)
CLASSICAL/OPERATIC COMPOSITION: “Observation (No. 5)” by Stefan Kristinkov (US)
ELECTRONIC/DANCE: “Competitor” by Sarah Shafey (Canada)
HIP-HOP/RAP: “Blessed” by Fabiano Montesano (Germany)
INDIE/SINGER-SONGWRITER: “When The Roots Are Deep” by Santino Salvadore (Australia)
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE: “Common Mistake” by Ajay Mathur (India/Switzerland) & Mary Lou von Wyl (US/Switzerland)
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Famoe for “Blessed” (Germany)
FINALISTS & WINNERS SUBMISSIONS
Blessed
3:03 min (2022)
Writer: Fabiano Montesano (Germany)
Performer: Famoe (Germany)
HIP-HOP / RAP CATEGORY
Common Mistake
3:19 min (2022)
Writers: Ajay Mathur (India/Switzerland) & Mary Lou von Wyl (US/Switzerland)
Performer: Ajay Mathur (India/Switzerland)
ROCK / ALTERNATIVE CATEGORY
Competitor
3:17 min (2022)
Writer: Sarah Shafey (Canada)
ELECTRONIC / DANCE CATEGORY
Fight for What is Right
3:28 min (2020)
Writer: Carlos ¨KRL¨ Mera (US)
Vocalist: Emarie (US)
ELECTRONIC / DANCE CATEGORY
I Wash My Hands
1:10 min (2022)
Writer: Nan Spicer (US)
CHILDREN’S / HOLIDAY / NOVELTY CATEGORY
SEE SOCIAL / SEE WEBSITE
Observation (No. 5)
3:33 min (2017)
Writer: Stefan Kristinkov (US)
CLASSICAL / OPERATIC COMPOSITION CATEGORY
Songs of Little Saigon Theme
2:01 min (2021)
Writer: Sid De La Cruz (US)
CLASSICAL / OPERATIC COMPOSITION CATEGORY
Sweet Latin Life
3:48 min (2017)
Writer: Steven Michael Bogdonas (US)
LATIN / REGGAE CATEGORY
Talking Loud
3:14 min (2022)
Writers: Ajay Mathur (India/Switzerland) & Mary Lou von Wyl (US/Switzerland)
Performer: Ajay Mathur (India/Switzerland)
ROCK / ALTERNATIVE CATEGORY
The Homecoming Ball
3:59 min (2021)
Writer/Performer: Karen Braysher (UK)
AMERICANA CATEGORY
The Seeds of Change
3:26 min (2022)
Writer: Karen Braysher (UK)
Vocalists: St Johns School Choir, Stanmore, London (UK)
CHILDREN’S/HOLIDAY/NOVELTY CATEGORY
We All Have Feelings
2:46 min (2021)
Writer/Performer: Randy Sauer (US)
CHILDREN’S/HOLIDAY/NOVELTY CATEGORY
What I’ve Been Through
3:24 min (2022)
Writer: Fabiano Montesano (Germany)
Performer: Famoe (Germany)
HIP-HOP/ RAP CATEGORY
When The Roots Are Deep
3:09 min (2022)
Writer: Santino Salvadore (Australia)
Vocalists: Santino Salvadore & Lili Alaska (Australia)
INDIE/SINGER-SONGWRITER CATEGORY
JUDGES
Giuliano Ciabatta
Giuliano is an Italian creative producer expert in audio-video and digital technology with a degree in fine arts and computer graphics. He started his career as musician, songwriter and sound engineer (Apple Solution Expert and Pro-Tools certified). He produced records and music shows in theaters and around the world with Carnival UK Cruise Ships.
Jonathan Solars
Jonathan is the NYC Managing Director of Florian Leonhard Fine Violins. With a degree in Violin Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and former Sales Manager for René A Morel, Jonathan formed his own consultancy in 2008. In 2015, He opened the NYC shop for Florian Leonhard, continuing their record of excellence in the US.
Katie Thomas
Violinist Katie Thomas earned her Bachelors and Masters at the Manhattan School of Music. She has collaborated with many prominent orchestras. Most recently, Katie has recorded on Sarah Jarosz’s Grammy winning album “World On The Ground,” Rosanne Cash’s album “She Remembers Everything,” and The O’Jays final album “The Last Word.”
Joi Veer
Joi Veer is an established artist of music for TV and has many diverse vocal and instrumental collections across multiple genres that continue to place in dramatic film, reality TV, sports, and YouTube. Human experience and condition are his most fascinating palettes delivered thru his signature vocals. He constantly redefines his artistic license.
Amos White V
Amos is an inter-disciplinary multimedia artist, event producer, and exhibit designer. A graduate of the College of Human Ecology at the University of Maryland, College Park, Amos bridges his passion for the arts and human relations with the formation of THE ARTISTS FORUM.
