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Underground Atlanta's Peach Drop Celebration
Underground Atlanta's Peach Drop Celebration
Deadline: Dec 1, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Underground Atlanta's Peach Drop on Dec. 31st, 2008 is a full day of family fun and an evening of top-notch entertainment. This is the Southeast's largest New Year's celebration boasting a crowd of an estimated 70,000 - 100,000 in attendance to the area of Downtown Atlanta. Most genres will be considered, but please keep in mind this is a family oriented event and thus acts that maintain a high level of professionalism and fun atmosphere will be accepted.
Sponsors include Air Tran, My ATL TV, The Sunday Paper, Cooper Atlanta, Marta and the city of Atlanta. Compensation is considered on how long the act plays and the name value of the act. All acts will be paid.
All Sonicbids members will have a strong consideration, however they are looking mostly for Georgia based artists. This year's main stage headliner is Julianne Hough of ABC's Dancing With the Stars and country music fame. The main stage will be televised across the country and be visible by more than 30 million homes.
Beginning with children activities, Underground Atlanta will buzz with activities for the entire family! As 2009 nears, the main stage will light up with live performances and the 800 pound Peach will begin its decent just before the clock strikes midnight.
For more info, visit: http://www.rocksolid-entertainment.com
 
MUSEXPO 2009 Artist Showcases
MUSEXPO 2009 Artist Showcases
Deadline: Feb 16, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
MUSEXPO is an unprecedented opportunity to showcase your band in front of an exclusive group of high-level international music and media professionals. This group will include label presidents, A&R and publishing executives, programmers from the world's most influential and artist-friendly radio stations, film/TV and interactive music supervisors, talent bookers/promoters as well as press and new media executives.
Official MUSEXPO Los Angeles 2009 showcases will be held on April 26th - April 29th, 2009 at the legendary House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, which is just across the street from the host conference hotel.
All requests go through a rigorous selection process. A very limited number of artists - approximately 25 - will be selected to perform at this exclusive event. There will be only alternating showcases with none overlapping the other to ensure maximum impact and visibility for every showcasing artist. The selection process will be undertaken by the globally respected artist discovery and development firm A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO staff members. All accepted acts will be informed of their status by early-February 2009.
MUSEXPO is using Sonicbids for its submissions. Genres preferred include Rock, Alternative, Pop, Hip-Hop and Singer-Songwriter.
Artists who have showcased at MUSEXPO since its inception back in 2005 that have gone on to secure recording, publishing, management and music placement contracts include: Soshy (Sony Music Int'l), Evermore (Sire Records/Warner Music), The Dares (Jive Records), Pilot Speed (Wind-Up), Goldenhorse (FKP Scorpio, Germany), Bloodpit (SonyBMG, Germany), Shifter (Boo! Management -Hillary Duff) and The Infadels (Pontiac commercial in Canada), Andrew Paul Woodworth (Rodeostar, Germany) LMFAO (Interscope) to name a few. In addition, US and international major label buzz artists such as A Fine Frenzy, Laura Izibor, Embrace, Teddybears, Katy Perry, Anya Marina and others have showcased at MUSEXPO.
Event sponsors have included Napster, PLAYiNDIES, Electronic Arts, Yahoo! Music, International Music Feed, Instant Live, British Phonographic Industry, MUSICIP, Nokia, Starbucks Entertainment, BetaRecords, West Hollywood Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Recording Academy, Mediabase 24/7, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Mediaguide, Swing House Studios, The Music Business Registry, Radio & Records, Paige Poulos Communications, Music Managers Forum, Music Export Finland, MIDEM, Billboard, POPKOMM, Queensland Government, Government of Canada, Canadian Music Week, NARIP, themusicnetwork, Coogee Imports, Budweiser, Red Bull and BORU Vodka.
All selected showcase artists will need to have a management representative/s registered to attend MUSEXPO 2009 in order to be confirmed. Production and marketing costs are not included.
For more info, visit: http://www.musexpo.net
Path to Laneway
Path to Laneway
Deadline: Dec 14, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The St Jerome's Laneway Festival is coming to Perth for the very first time in a special twilight event. The Path to Laneway is a competition in which you can earn your slot on St Jerome's Laneway Festival on 6th February, at the Perth Cultural Centre. The festival will feature performances by Girl Talk, Stereolab, Architechture in Helsinki, The Hold Steady, The Drones, Cut Off Your Hands, Four Tet, Tame Impala, El Guincho, Jay Reatard, Buraka Som Sistema, The Temper Trap, No Age, The John Steel Singers, Canyons, Pivot, Port O'Brien, Holly Throsby, Born Ruffians, Mountains in the Sky, Time Fite, Still Flyin, Daedelus, Spiral Stairs and so many more great acts.
12 Sonicbids acts will be chosen to compete in Path to Laneway's 3 heats on the 8th, 15th and 22nd of January at the Amplifier Bar in Perth 7th, 15th, and 21st Jan at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth. The first place winners from each heat and one lucky wildcard competing at the Final on Thursday 29th January Wednesday 28th January. The winner of the Final will be invited to play at the St Jerome's Laneway Festival at the Perth Cultural Centre.
Submissions will be accepted from all emerging, original, unsigned (to a major record label) Western Australian acts. All band members must be over 18 years old to enter.
Australia's best boutique street party will deliver the finest indie line up and you could be opening the show!!
The St Jerome's Laneway Festival is Australia's best boutique street party, delivering the finest indie line up, hand-picked for their amazing live shows. Your band could open the show!
Path to Laneway is supported by Amplifier Bar.
For more info, visit: http://www.lanewayfestival.com.au
My Music Agenda: Music Placement and Licensing
My Music Agenda: Music Placement and Licensing
Deadline: Feb 24, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
My Music Agenda is a dynamic new company that helps connect artists and their music with the media outlets that need it. Music placements in film, TV, and video games have become the greatest exposure vehicle since radio. My Music Agenda can help you get in the door.
Previous placements and clients include: Knight Rider, Nip/Tuck, One Tree Hill, MTV, Sony Pictures, New Line Cinema, Windswept Pacific Music, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., Paramount Studios, FX Network, The WB, TNT, The Oxygen Network, ABC Television, NCAA, Random House Audio, Platonically Productions, The Real World, Road Rules Extreme / All-Star Challenge, Bad Girls Club, Pepper Dennis, Saving Grace, Miss Potter, Men in Trees and more.
My Music Agenda services a select group of songs to music supervisors and film/television companies, as well as advertisers and consumer brands. MMA's catalog is highly selective and reviewed on a quarterly basis to find the best songs. If your song is selected, My Music Agenda will maintain and continue to build the artist's profile and give the artist priority status in fulfilling client needs.
For more info, visit: http://www.mymusicagenda.com
River City Ohio Blues Competition 2009
River City Ohio Blues Competition 2009
Deadline: Jan 9, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society of Marietta, Ohio will hold its 17th Annual "River City Ohio Blues Competition" on February 20 and 21, 2009 at The Lafayette Hotel in historic downtown Marietta. For the 17th year, Blues bands and solo/duo blues acts will compete for cash prizes and BJFMS sponsorship to The Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge (IBC) held every year in Memphis, Tennessee.
The River City Ohio Blues Competition is the oldest and largest blues talent competition in Ohio, with 18 competition slots to be filled by local and regional blues acts. Blues bands and solo/duo blues acts will compete for more than 2 days to win the grand prize of ,000 cash and sponsorship to the 2010 IBC in Memphis, TN. Second and third place winners will receive 0 and 0 cash prizes respectively. The Competition has no restrictions on age or location, however all competitors must be blues acts. All IBC competitors must win sponsorship at an IBC preliminary. If your blues act has not won where you live, here's another opportunity to get to Memphis for the 2010 IBC.
For more info, visit: http://www.bjfm.org
MuzikReviews.com Indie Spotlight December 2008
MuzikReviews.com Indie Spotlight December 2008
Deadline: Dec 3, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
MuzikReviews.com presents the Indie Spotlight Feature Contest, a great publicity opportunity for independent artists. Submit your best song in any genre. Your feature will run for an entire month on their site with top billing on the Homepage.
MuzikReviews.com is a website that reaches around the world and receives over 10,000 hits every day and the site continues to grow. They have daily updates of reviews, press releases and articles and have featured many diverse acts from the indie community.
For more info, visit: http://www.muzikreviews.com
The College of Idaho (2009)
The College of Idaho (2009)
Deadline: Jan 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The College of Idaho is a small, private liberal arts college with close to 950 students.
The main venues are the Pub (seats 50), the Langroise Recital Hall (seats 198) and our outdoor Quad (capacity of about 1500). Submitting artists will be considered for all venues and the college will determine final location. Their Program Council is a group of elected students who will make all final decisions of who to book and will ONLY accept EPKs.
Bands and artists will be compensated. Range depends on the budget year, usually up to ,000 plus travel and lodging. They book mostly local or regional artists (depending on cost).
Winterfest and Spring Fling are two of their biggest events- both are major concerts/parties. The College of Idaho is looking for UPBEAT bands for these events. They also try to make their event planning diverse, booking at least one concert, comedian, speaker, and variety act between September and May.
For more info, visit: http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/administration/studentactivities/default.asp?ID=studentaffairs
International Festival4stars Songwriting Competition 2009: Heat 1
International Festival4stars Songwriting Competition 2009: Heat 1
Deadline: Mar 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The International Festival4Stars Songwriting Competition began in The UK in 2004. Festival4Stars is an international talent search which is now offering 12 songwriters an all-expenses-paid trip to perform live in London and 4 grand prizes of ,000. The competition is open to artists from all around the world, however all lyrics must be in English. There are three heats to the competition, and 4 artists will be selected from each heat to advance to the final live competition at the Grange City Hotel in London in front of a panel of judges, including Robin Gibb from The Bee Gee's. The live competition will be held on November 1st, 2009.
The International Festival4Stars Songwriting Competition is accepting submissions in 4 categories. One winner will be selected from each of the four following categories to receive the 00 prizes:
Pop and Rock
Singer/Songwriter
Country, Folk, Traditional
R&B, Soul, Rap
Entries will be judged by a panel of music industry professionals; including songwriters, record producers, publishers and managers from all over the world. The judges will give each song constructive written feedback in each of the following criteria: commercial-ability, originality, melody, composition and lyrics. Sponsors of this Songwriting Contest include Peavey, Songs4U and Maximum Music. This is a great chance for any artist to receive a 00 cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to compete live in London.
Please Note: Artists not selected for this heat are encouraged to submit a different song to the next heat. Heat two will launch on March 11, 2009
For more info, visit: http://www.festival4stars.com
Pop Montreal 2009
Pop Montreal 2009
Deadline: Jun 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
POP Montreal is a grass roots festival created and supported by people who love music and live performance. Founded in 2002 by fans and supporters of music, it has expanded in scope and vision every year, and will celebrate its 8th anniversary from September 30th to October 4th this fall.
Each year, the five-day festival presents more than 400 artists. Delivering a bold cross-section of art forms and events, the festival includes symposium discussions, artisan and visual art exhibitions, fashion shows, film screenings, and, of course, a few all-night parties. For musicians and artists, fans, curators, critics, record labels and industry, POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduction to the next generation of musical talent and independent art forms.
This year's festival will take place September 30th to October 4th, 2009 in over 40 venues throughout Montreal. There will be at least 20 slots reserved for Sonicbids artists. Selected artist(s) will be compensated for their performance(s). Last year, more than 45 Sonicbids bands showcased at Pop Montreal. Past festival performers include Patti Smith, Bun B, Fred Wesley, Malajube, Tokyo Police Club, A-Trak, Gonzales, Beck, Blonde Redhead, Interpol, Queens of the Stone Age, Devin The Dude, The Arcade Fire, Ratatat, Stars, Tapes n' Tapes, The Dears, Burt Bacharach, Nick Cave, Joanna Newsom and Socalled.
Pop Montreal remains firmly entrenched in the ethic and aesthetics of the Montreal music community. We are committed to providing opportunities for independent musicians, promoters and fans to participate in this world class event. Because our initiatives began from grassroots efforts, we remain open to all, willingly engaging all ideas and inspiration. We will not become some compromised showcase for untried bands and the big record execs that feed off of them. We challenge this linear equation. We strive to be provocative and encourage artists to involve themselves in making this happen.
Please note: Pop Montreal will stop accepting submissions once they've received 2,000 submissions on Sonicbids. This may happen prior to the stated deadline.
For more info, visit: http://www.popmontreal.com
CMJ Music Marathon 2009
CMJ Music Marathon 2009
Deadline: Jul 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The world-renowned CMJ Music Marathon is New York City's largest music festival, attracting more than 120,000 music professionals, artists and music enthusiasts to NYC every autumn.
When you submit early you save money AND you have the chance to get booked early. CMJ has reserved at least 20 slots for artists who submit by December 31st (to be announced by March 11th) and another 50 slots for artists who submit by March 31st (to be announced by June 15th).
Since its inception in 1981 CMJ has been a springboard for the best new music talent from multiple genres, discovering music's future superstars years before their commercial breakthroughs. Artists like Arcade Fire, Feist, Justice, M.I.A., Spoon, Hold Steady, Hot Chip, Daft Punk, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M, Run-DMC, The Killers, Modest Mouse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Green Day, Black Eyed Peas, Mars Volta, Jet, My Chemical Romance, The Shins, and Foo Fighters have performed at CMJ Music Marathon way ahead of topping the charts.
Representing the best of the New, more than 1,200 artists from the worlds of alternative, rock, electronica, hip-hop, metal, Americana, world, jazz and so much more will invade New York during CMJ week. At CMJ, it's virtually assured that one of 2010's breakout bands will be playing somewhere in New York City during CMJ week in 2009.
In addition to showcasing thousands of performers in clubs all over the city to over 120,000 music enthusiasts, CMJ Music Marathon hosts five days of nonstop events including panels, keynote speeches (including David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Brian Wilson, Al Franken, Yoko Ono, and Rev. Jesse Jackson), film premieres (from Pulp Fiction in 1994 to Borat in 2006), mentoring sessions, tutorials and a sizzling, interactive lifestyle area.
CMJ Music Marathon features 1,200+ artists performing live in over 75 of New York City's greatest music venues October 20-24, 2009. This year, CMJ has chosen to accept submissions using Sonicbids only. Earn your place in music history: apply to play CMJ NOW!
About CMJ Network Inc.
CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print. CMJ.com offers a digital music discovery service, information resources, and community to new music fans, professionals, and artists. CMJ Events produces the legendary CMJ Music Marathon, the largest and longest-running music industry event of its kind, in addition to live events and tours across the USA. The weekly music business trade magazine CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ New Music Monthly, the first consumer magazine to include a bound-in CD sampler, is the leading publication for the emerging music enthusiast. CMJ Access is an integrated marketing agency specializing in providing its clients unparalleled access to the college and young adult demographic and emerging music world. Log on to www.cmj.com for more information about all of CMJ's products and services.
For more info, visit: http://www.cmj.com
Illinois Special Events Network- State Convention Entertainment Showcase
Illinois Special Events Network- State Convention Entertainment Showcase
Deadline: Jan 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Illinois Special Events Network Convention is a two day event designed for people who manage, plan, and organize festivals and special events. 8 artists will be chosen to showcase at the convention in front of 150 festival and event planners. These planners are from park districts, chambers, villages and festival organizations in Illinois. Many are looking to book the entertainment for their events. Along with the entertainment showcase, the convention offers educational sessions, a marketing awards luncheon, and a vendor expo.
The Entertainment Showcase takes place on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 4:15 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Artists will be allowed 15 minutes to perform. All genres are accepted.
The deadline to submit your electronic press kit is January 5th, and a committee made up of ISEN board members will review the submissions. Those not chosen to perform will be allowed to pass out promotional materials at a table in the hallway during the showcase. You will be notified by January 15th if your act will perform.
Each Showcase participant will be provided a table in the hallway to book business during the showcase. Entertainment showcase participants may prepare their table between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009.
For more info, visit: http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com
Sounds Like Cafe CD Compilation Series Vol. 25
Sounds Like Cafe CD Compilation Series Vol. 25
Deadline: Jan 24, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Sounds Like Cafe is calling for placements on its next compilation sampler going out to over 1,200 cafs across Australia in late Summer 2008. Submit now to be part of this unique opportunity to enter the Australian music market. Based in Sydney, Australia, Sounds Like Cafe distributes five volumes of Sounds Like Caf per year, to over 1,000 cafes throughout all of the Australian states, in metro, regional and tourist areas. 1,200 CDs are distributed for each volume.
All artists who submit using Sonicbids will be seriously considered for a spot on the current Sounds Like Cafe Volume. Whether you are an Australian act, or an international act looking at touring, releasing an album or promoting within Australia, Sounds Like Cafe provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your music.
Genres accepted include: Singer/Songwriter, Roots, Blues, Pop, Reggae, Adult Contemporary, Commercial Dance and Pop Rock. Sounds Like Cafe does not accept Rap, Urban, Heavy Rock, Country, Techno, Metal or music that is too heavy.
Sounds Like Cafe is a division of Foghorn Media & Marketing. Known throughout Australia for providing quality local music, Foghorn has expanded its activities to include international acts through Sounds Like Cafe.
Please note: Selected artists must pay a fee to be included on the CD. The following rates are per track, per volume and are in AUS dollars - prices exclude GST (TAX):
*Unsigned and independent artists - 0 per track (discounted rate - normal card rate 00)
*Multiple Tracks - 2 tracks 0 off, 3 tracks 0 off, etc.
For more info, visit: http://www.soundslikecafe.com
Niagara Music Awards 2009
Niagara Music Awards 2009
Deadline: Mar 18, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Capital M Productions was formed in 2005 with a mission to help businesses and organizations achieve their event and fund-raising goals. They specialize in providing talent and show production to the entertainment industry. This year Capital M Productions and 91.7 GIANT FM will present the Second Annual Niagara Music Awards (NMA).
The Niagara Music Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday April 14th, 2009 at the Niagara Centre for the Performing Arts in Niagara Falls, Ontario in front of a live audience, and television crew. All Category winners will be awarded with a NMA trophy.
NMA nominees will be given VIP passes to get into the VIP Party at the Niagara Centre for the Performing Arts to talk to media, music executives and performing entertainment as well as entrance into the after party. Location of the after party is TBA.
This is a great gig for any Niagara based artist to bring their career to the next level with some major media exposure! The Niagara Music Awards are now accepting submissions from Sonicbids artists to be considered for the following categories.
Best Female Vocalist of the Year
Best Male Vocalist of the Year
Best Songwriter of the Year
Best Original Group of the Year
Best Original Song
Album of the Year
Best Recording Engineer
Tribute Artist of the Year
Best Bar Band (tribute band)
Best Theatrical Singer
Best Country Group
Best Blues Group
Best Rock Group
Best Heavy Metal Group
Best Jazz Group
Best Instrumental
Best Childrens Group
Best World Group
Best Punk Rock Group
Best Hip Hop Group
Rising Star (ages 16 and under)
Best Music Video
Promoter of the Year (Drop off submissions in person only)
Supporting Venue of the Year (Drop off submissions in person only)
Please Note: All submitting artists must be residents of the Niagara Region (Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, N-O-T-L, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, Wainfleet, and West Lincoln). artists must also have a valid Niagara mailing address and phone number. Submissions will close as of midnight on February 29th, 2009. Nominees will be chosen from all submissions in each category and announced to the public on March 19th, 2009 and each nominee will be contacted directly.
Drop off submissions are available at 183 Main Street East, Port Colborne (fee is ). Visit www.CapitalM.ca to download the submission form and get the list of criteria.
For more info, visit: http://www.niagaramusicawards.com
Almighty Music Marketing - Emerging Artist Jukebox 3
Almighty Music Marketing - Emerging Artist Jukebox 3
Deadline: Feb 3, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Almighty Jukebox is the easiest way for music industry insiders to stay on top of the hottest new music and therefore the easiest way for artists to get their tracks in front of the eyes and ears of the 11,000+ industry professionals that currently subscribe including retailers, radio programmers, music supervisors, concert promoters and other tastemakers.
Artists recently included in the bi-weekly jukebox include My Morning Jacket, Moby, Cat Power, Vampire Weekend, Dizzee Rascal, Stanley Jordan, Aimee Mann, Disturbed, Hayes Carll, Solomon Burke and many more!...
For a look at the first volume of "The Sonicbids Jukebox", click here, and for the second volume click here.
All artists who submit are eligible for a 30% discount on purchasing a slot on a future volume of the jukebox. If selected, the entire standard 5 fee will be waived for those artists. This special Emerging Artist streaming digital player is sent quarterly and never features more than 12 tracks. Each featured artist will have a link to their website, a contact form (can be directed to your manager, agent, etc), bio, album art and of course, a song for recipients or website visitors to listen to.
The complete list of recipients includes:
3,000 buyers, owners, managers and other key retail staffers - from Best Buy to indie stores
2,300 radio programmers - terrestrial, satellite and net radio
400 TV/Film music supervisors
2,600 influential contacts at record labels, distribution, management and merch companies
2,500 booking agents, concert promoters and clubs/venues
750 new media contacts - digital music services, online publications, blogs, mobile technologies and games
The Emerging Artist Jukebox is new and undiscovered artists of all genres are welcome to submit. Each artist will need to provide a hi-res full color jpeg of their CD cover, a short 180 character blurb about themselves, and a URL to their website or myspace page.
For more info, visit: http://www.almightyjukebox.com
LALA MUSIC: Music Licensing
LALA MUSIC: Music Licensing
Deadline: Dec 25, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
LALA Music is a one stop boutique agency based in Los Angles, CA. LALA Music has earned itself a reputation as a leading company for music placements and song licensing. Their roster now includes hit songwriters who have written for renowned artists such as Rascall Flatts, and Sheryl Crow. They have also placed music in TV shows such as The Hills, Laguna Beach, Big Love, Army Wives, and Men in Trees. LALA Music has placed music in some major motion pictures as well, including The Break Up and The Dead Girl.
LALA Music also hosts a service website which offers subscribers information about current pitches for song placements in Film and Television, as well as a number of booking opportunities. The website also offers its members 1 free hour consultation with a professional Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist, Vocal Coach, Music Teacher, or Audio Engineer (subject to availability).
All selected artists will be given three free months of membership and the consultation for no additional fee. This is an amazing gig for any Sonicbids artists to present material to a well know and respected music licensing company.
Please Note: It is extremely important that artists do not call or contact LALA Music in reference to submitting music. Contacting the promoter directly may hurt your chances of being selected. Questions may be sent to: lalamusic@mac.com
For more info, visit: http://www.lalamusic.net
Arkatone Music: Non-Exclusive Licensing Opportunity
Arkatone Music: Non-Exclusive Licensing Opportunity
Deadline: Feb 14, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Arkatone Music is an established production and licensing company based out of both Boston and Los Angeles. With services ranging from Film Scoring and Commercial Music Production to Artist Production and Sound Design, they have made versatility their most valuable asset. Arkatone has had some major recent success placing music in films such as Harold and Kumar 2, and Senior Skip Day. They have also placed music for MTV and Comcast as well as advertising campaigns with Nike and Canon.
Arkatone Music is currently seeking music in all genres, and is especially interested in rock, alternative, folk, pop, hip-hop, film score, classical and dance. All licensing deals offered to Sonicbids artists will be non-exclusive licensing arrangements. The basic terms of their licensing agreements are a 50/50 split of all gross royalties and advances.
This listing will also be for artist consideration on Arkatone's yearly compilation series which includes the top 15-20 tracks of their catalog each Fall. The compilation is presented to all of Arkatone's music partners for licensing consideration. This is a great chance for all Sonicbids artist to have your music shopped by a well respected licensing company.
Please Note: It is extremely important that artists do not call or contact Arkatone in reference to submitting music. Contacting the promoter directly may hurt your chances of being selected. Questions may be sent to: info@arkatonemusic.com
For more info, visit: http://www.arkatonemusic.com
Mezonic Records: Music Video Contest
Mezonic Records: Music Video Contest
Deadline: Feb 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Mezonic Record's Music Video Contest is a contest to help promote independent artists. The top five videos will be added to Mezonic's music video channel. The artist with the most views will then be considered the winner. The winner will have his/her music video on the Mezonic Record's website plus an offer to either master their next single or shoot/edit their next music video in Charlotte, NC.
Note: Travel and lodging will be the artist's responsibility; visit their website for hotel details.
For more info, visit: http://www.mezonicrecords.com
Shadesradio.com - Temple of Hip Hop
Shadesradio.com - Temple of Hip Hop
Deadline: May 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Shadesradio.com is a 24/7 Worldwide online streaming hip hop radio station currently seeking general airplay consideration. Shades of Hip Hop were pioneers of the video mixtape. They have recently been absorbed into the Temple of Hip Hop, and working side by side with KRS-One and the Stop The Violence Movement.
They do many more things; for more info go to shadesradio.com or krsone.biz.
For more info, visit: http://shadesradio.com
Head-On Entertainment's 2009 Summer Concerts at the Avenue
Head-On Entertainment's 2009 Summer Concerts at the Avenue
Deadline: Feb 18, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
This community music series has been successfully run by Head-On Entertainment, Inc. for 8+ years. The series proudly represents a very cultural mix of music and primarily features original local and regional artists (sometimes a national headliner passing through town). This free to the public music series runs every weekend from Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Selected artists will receive compensation based on experience and draw. Performances are typically two hours 7-9pm (two sets with one break). Sound is typically provided by the artist but may be provided upon request; stage and lighting provided. A minimum of 5 performance slots are reserved for Sonicbids members. No solo acts are accepted; bands only. National acts may submit, but are limited in the selection process.
Genres accepted: Americana, reggae, celtic, zydeco, roots, African, salsa, funk, folk, rock, blues, country and Indie. Please no top 40 cover bands!
Past artists include Kelly Bell, Donegal X-Press, Raining Jane, Gregg Hatza, Runba Club, Mama Jama, The Crawdaddies, (S)HE, The New Relics, Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters, The Remnants, Curly and The Rocket, Maurice John Vaughn Revue, Coppersonic, dont panic, etc
For more info, visit: http://www.headonentertainment.com
Moms Gone Mad/Mamalove Mood Swing Compilation CD
Moms Gone Mad/Mamalove Mood Swing Compilation CD
Deadline: Dec 15, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Mamapalooza Records is accepting submissions for the 2009 MAMAPALOOZA Compilation CD Volume 3 "Moms Gone Mad / Mama Love". It's a Mama Mood Swing extravaganza to cover a full range of emotions and showcase some of the great talent among our Mamapalooza Moms- PLUS new Sonicbids Artists. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 15th and CD's will be released this April 2009. Each participant will receive one free CD.
Since its debut in 2002, Mamapalooza, Inc. has garnered media, TV, radio and publishing opportunities reaching high volumes, including festival audiences in excess of 100,000. Mamapalooza is the premier stage for performing moms with over 40 locations in the USA, Canada, England and Australia, culminating in a yearly Showcase, Conference and Festival In NYC.
Please submit your best original song in either the Moms Gone Mad and/or the MamaLove category. Genres can include Rock, Country, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Punk, Hip Hop, Novelty, Lullaby, World & Indie. Songs need not be about motherhood, but you MUST be a Mom.
Note: Mamapalooza Records is a writer friendly Professional Musician's Collective. They are a loving group of award winning song writing mothers, here to help other mothers keep opportunity alive when the family is in need.
For more info, visit: http://www.mamapalooza.com
Street Fight-Battle of the Bands
Street Fight-Battle of the Bands
Deadline: Feb 17, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
RedBird Productions is beginning a Battle of the Bands music series to find the best of local bands. They are seeking bands that believe in themselves enough to "take it to the streets."
The 'McKinney Battle' will be an outside, caged event. Prizes include 0 cash plus 20 hours of studio time. This is a great opportunity to get out there, have fun and be heard.
For more info, visit: http://www.redbirdproductions.info
Online Reality Series (Who Wants to be the next Rapstar?)
Online Reality Series (Who Wants to be the next Rapstar?)
Deadline: Jan 31, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Internet Records is looking for the next best rap act out there for an online reality series. Artists will perform tasks each week and one person will be eliminated until the final two, when America/arist fans will vote for who should be the next rap artist. Currently looking for rap/hiphop only, the preliminary judging will start on 1/1 to continue till 1/31. Artists will submit their EPK with Video, and explain why they want to be the next big rap artist. Artist should also demonstrate their raping skills and abilities.
The contest will be performed online, and is open to artists all over the world. The artist must have high-speed access and video camera, as the information will be recorded, and users, will vote for their favorite rap artist. This is a ten to eleven week contest and the final artist chosen will receive a deal with Internet Records to promote and produce their new album, as well as exposure in different markets.
Judges will consist of the Internet Records staff with Kenneth Williams (A&R), Tyrone Williamson (CEO/Producer) and Albert Turner (Judge).
For more info, visit: http://www.internetrecords.tv
Dead Skin Music Blog
Dead Skin Music Blog
Deadline: Dec 6, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Dead Skin is an online publication/blog, currently accepting submissions for general review consideration. Accepted genres include pop, rock and electonic. They're looking for Manchester area artists specifically, but will expand their reach to other artists as well.
Dead Skin receives roughly 250 visitors per day, and posts updates almost daily. Updates are both in written and audio form, and artists may have music posted for free download on the site.
For more info, visit: http://dead-skin.dzblog.com
The Zone
The Zone
Deadline: Feb 3, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Zone, a brand new music venue in Longmont CO, is actively seeking local and regional musicians and performance artists for immediate openings on Saturday nights. There are 10-15 slots available each month, and set lengths will be 30-45 minutes. The Zone focus on hip hop and rock, but are open to all genres as long as you bring in a good crowd and can perform a good show.
The Zone will contact artists for booking at least two months prior to the date of the show. There is limited backline at the venue - a sound system, including vocal mics, monitors and a sound person is available. They will give you contact information of bands playing with you if you'd like to try to arrange sharing gear. Selected artists will be compensated by a percentage of tickets they sell.
For more info, visit: http://www.myspace.com/thezonelongmont
BAM Fest
BAM Fest
Deadline: Dec 20, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Belleville American Music Festival, or BamFest, is now in it's 4th year and will be held July 10-11, 2009. This is an annual festival in Belleville, Wisconsin, just outside Madison. Compensation is provided, and it is negotiated with each artist.
Last year's event drew over 5,000 attendees. The acts that play the stage earlier in the day are emerging artists, and there are national artists later on. Past performers include Lonnie Brooks, Ana Popavic, Johnny Winter, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Jeremy Spencer, Robben Ford, and many others.
For more info, visit: http://www.bamfest.net
Athfest 2009
Athfest 2009
Deadline: Apr 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
AthFest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit annual music and arts festival in downtown Athens, Georgia that largely showcases the Athens area musical and artistic community. AthFest's mission is to educate citizens and visitors about music and arts in general, and about Athens music and arts in particular.
Music is an integral part of Athens, Georgia's history. It has spawned a wealth of talent from the earlier well-knowns such as R.E.M., the B-52's, Love Tractor, Pylon, Neutral Milk Hotel and Dreams So Real to more recent breakouts such as Of Montreal, The Whigs and Modern Skirts.
For 2009, Athfest will select a minimum of 5 in-state and 2 out-of-state Sonicbids artist to perform. With the exception of the headlining acts, all bands will receive a 0 stipend, as well as wristbands for the event.
Since the first Athfest in 1997, the festival has had more than 100 bands play per year, on average - the majority of them from the Athens area. Over 20,000 people attend over 4 days. While the festival has grown and added new segments such as an Artistisan Market and KidsFest, the music is what drives this festival and makes it great to share with the community and visitors.
Much of Athfest is free, while wristbands or cover charges are required for certain events.
This year's Athfest will be taking place June 25-28, 2009 and will feature 2 outdoor stages as well as a Club Crawl, which begins as soon as the outdoor stages close at 10pm. The club crawl takes place across 15 venues throughout downtown Athens. At least one Sonicbids artist will be selected to play as part of the club crawl.
Also, all artists selected to play will be eligible for the Athfest Podcast.
Please note: Athfest books mostly regional talent from the Athens, GA area. Since Athfest is particularly interested in having local and regional artists submit, the price has been lowered for those artists to encourage them to submit. Make sure you select the right submission package or you will not be considered.
For more info, visit: http://www.athfest.com
RockHouse Productions
RockHouse Productions
Deadline: Jan 21, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
RockHouse Productions is a new label looking to sign artists for a free recording deal, and artist promotion to further the label and the band or artists.
We are looking for dedicated bands, and dedicated solo artists who can write their own music, and love what they do. This label is something in the making not only looking to change the life of musicians, but the music business.
RockHouse Productions is located near Houston, Texas. We look to sign local artist but also national artists who want to take their music to a new level. We record the album, book the shows, sell the merchandise, and create a one stop shop for our artists. Be a part of this team and submit your EPK now! We want to see what you got!
For more info, visit: http://www.myspace.com/rockhouseproductions1
Broadhead Music
Broadhead Music
Deadline: Jan 16, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Broadhead is booking bands based on availability of local venues (primarily bars) in Charleston, Illinois (USA). Typically, they like to book 1-2 months in advance. They've just completed their first annual music festival and are continuing to book bands on a smaller, regular basis until they start organizing next year's festival.
Typical set lists are for 2 hours; they do not typically provide equipment/sound/backline for most shows. You may be sharing the bill which would cut the set time down. Contact information can be provided for any other bands playing to share any equipment/sound gear/etc. For larger events, they can provide sound and backline if cost to provide is justifiable (based on event size).
Currently seeking many genres, especially Americana, Country, Rock, Alternative, Experimental, and Bluegrass. Compensation for bands range from 0-0 per show as a guarantee and the opportunity to sell merchandise (artists retains all revenue from merchandise).
For more info, visit: http://www.myspace.com/broadheadmusicfestival
Holden Automotive: Music Licensing
Holden Automotive: Music Licensing
Deadline: Dec 28, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Holden Automotive is an independent film company owned and operated by actor/director Larry Holden and his wife Hanne Kristiansen. Holden has acted in major motion pictures such as Momento, Insomnia, and Batman Begins. Holden Automotive has produced popular films which have received rave reviews including My Fathers House, Through His Door Up Your Stairs, Carrying Your Burden, and Drifter Did Escape. With eight films already completed, and six of them yet to even be released, the company is getting ready to announce ambitious plans to produce ten more films by the end of 2009.
Holden Automotive is now accepting submissions from Sonicbids artists for general licensing consideration. They have an increasing need for unknown music to place in all of the planned films for 2009. They are open to all genres of music; however they are especially in need of instrumentals. This is a top tier licensing gig which any artist can use to present material directly to Larry Holden and Holden Automotive for licensing consideration.
Please Note: It is extremely important that artists do not call or contact Holden Automotive in reference to submitting music. Contacting the promoter directly will hurt your chances of being selected.
For more info, visit: http://www.holdenautomotive.com
Memphis Music and Heritage Festival 2009
Memphis Music and Heritage Festival 2009
Deadline: Jun 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Memphis Music and Heritage Festival is 2-day celebration of the music, culture, arts, and rhythms of the South.
For over two decades, the Center for Southern Folklore's Memphis Music & Heritage Festival has showcased artists whose music has helped define their region to the world. From urban blues to rockabilly, from folk to gospel, soul to salsa, the 2008 line-up was as diverse as ever. This year's festival takes place in Downtown Memphis, on Main Street between Peabody Place and Gayoso Avenue as well as in Peabody Place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2009.
The Memphis Music and Heritage Festival features foods, music, arts, and dance from African, Asian, Latino, and other immigrant communities who are now very much part of Memphis' cultural fabric - think of it as contemporary southern folklore, music, foods, and dance! Between 90 and 120 artists will play on 5 music stages in front of more than 30,000 people at this year's festival. Artists may be given compensation for performances and travel/lodging when necessary.
Over 120 artists performed at on six stages at last year's festival! 2008 performers include: Bobby Rush; Joyce Cobb; Billy Lee Riley; Jason D Williams, Darrel Petties & SIP, Jim Dickinson & Jimmy Crosthwait & Sid Selvidge, Al Kapone, Sonny Burgess and The Pacers, Eddie Bond's Country Music Show, Harlan T Bobo; Blind Mississippi Morris, Eden Brent; FreeWorld; Kenny Brown; The US Navy Big Band; William Lee Ellis; Reba Russell; Niko Lyras; The Tim Terry Experience; Giant Bear; Homemade Jamz Blues Band; Devil Train; Brown Singers, songwriting workshops from Mary Unobsky, Pierce Pettis, and Kim Richardson; Spirit of Memphis; Tonya Dyson & Green Onions; Jumpin' Chi Chis; the Kattawar Brothers; The Johnny Yancey Big Band; Sensational 6; Daddy Mack Blues Band; Alicja Trout and The Rivercity Tanlines; Billy Gibson Blues Band; Renardo Ward and The Promise; Elmo & the Shades; Susan Marshall; Orange Mound Jazz Messengers; Nathaniel Kent and Exodus; Randal Morton and Grassfire; Barbara Blue; and many more.
The Center for Southern Folklore is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, defend, and protect the music, culture, arts, and rhythms of the South. The Center also offers music events and educational programs, maintains its multimedia archives, Folklore Store, and website.
With major support from The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, The Plough Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts among others the Center has launched A Five Year Program to digitize its Multimedia Archives. The Center's archives contain hundreds of hours of film and recorded interviews and music in addition to major historic photography collections, which Michael Taft, Head of the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress, assesses to be "one of the most extensive collections of ethnographic materials in the country. It is an important cultural treasure, and demands to be both preserved and made accessible to those outside the Center." Sponsorship from businesses and community agencies allows the festival to continue to be a free family event.
For more info, visit: http://www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com
IRL Music Group: Shopping Product Abroad
IRL Music Group: Shopping Product Abroad
Deadline: Dec 15, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Midem France is the largest music industry trade show in the world with more then 3,400 labels attending from 92 different countries. The staff of IRL Music Group has been attending the show since 1994. Their goal is to establish a license, sub-publishing or import/export deal for their artists in foreign territories. Over the last decade and half, about 10% of IRL's artists have received deals. Their catalogs have included Jose Feliciano, Eddie Money, All the Kings Men - featuring Jeff Beck, Ron Woods, Keith Richard and Sam Moore, just to name a few. They guarantee to offer you representation with integrity.
IRL Music Group is offering 2 different packages for representation at Midem. They have reserved one of each package for Sonicbids artists free of charge.
Package 1: The selected artist gets an entry in the IRL Music Group catalog and one complete song on their music sampler CD. They do the mastering and pressing of 250 CDs along with the printing of 250 full color catalogs, which are distributed to hand selected record labels abroad. Artists who are not selected may be allowed to purchase this package for a 9 fee. Visit www.irlmusic.com for more details.
Package 2: The selected artist gets an entry in the IRL Music Group online catalog and one year hosting (with 100 MB of space) on the internationally advertised website - johnnyrock.com. They will print and distribute 250 full color catalogues to hand selected Record Labels, A&R and Publishers at Midem. Artists who are not selected may be allowed to purchase this package for a 9 fee. Visit http://www.johnnyrock.com/join for more details.
Please note that IRL Music Group is seeking artists with good production and strong songwriting skills. Artists must have a finished product (i.e. a mastered and packaged CD) to be considered. All submitting artists can choose to receive a free copy of IRL Music Group's book titled - Getting That Record Deal
For more info, visit: http://www.irlmusic.com/france09.htm
Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats
Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats
Deadline: Jan 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Songwriters! Submit your work for a chance to win a fully funded scholarship, half price participation, or minimum savings on one of the following three annual Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats:
Big Sur, CA, USA: January 17-24, 2009
Samso Island, Denmark: August 16- 23, 2009
Inisheer Island, Ireland: October 4 -11, 2009
(1) Sonicbids scholarship winner will receive a full week long retreat at the location of their choice, free of charge (includes housing, meals, workshops, concerts and a full week of co-writing with songwriters from several countries). Retreats range in price from 5.-00. Prize must be claimed within one calendar year of the posted winning date.
(5) Sonicbids scholarship runners up will receive the full weeks long retreat at the location of their choice for 50% off the listed price (includes housing, meals, workshops, concerts and a full week of co-writing with songwriters from several countries). Discount must be claimed within one calendar year of the posted winning date.
All submitting artists will be entitled to a discount off the event of their choice.
The retreats are limited in size from 10 to 20 songwriters, who live and work together for a full weeks long immersion in songwriting, among inspiring natural surroundings, resulting in experiences and relationships that can resonate for a lifetime, as well as establishment and expansion of personal networks for touring, song placements and ongoing co-writing internationally.
The Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats are led by founder Brett Perkins, who has multiple albums, song cuts, film and TV placement credits, and 33 countries toured so far as a performer and presenter since the early 80's. Past affiliations include CEO/National Academy of Songwriters, Publisher/SongTalk Magazine, Producer/Salute To The American Songwriter Awards, Executive Director/Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, Screener/TAXI, Founding Partner/Unisong International Song Contest and Founder/Listening Room Concert Series and International Songwriter Retreats.
Note: This opportunity is open for submission from songwriters at all levels of development, but only ages over 18, who are interested in expanding their skills and network. You do not have to play an instrument to participate. Lyric only writers are also welcome.
For more info, visit: http://www.listeningroomretreats.com
Robec Music Conference
Robec Music Conference
Deadline: Dec 27, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
On January 24th 2009, the Robec Music Conference and Festival will take place in Mcallen TX at Mcallen Convention Center, featuring hundreds of Showcasing Artists from all over the globe. Whether you are an artist, fan, industry professional or aspiring to start a career in the music industry, Robec has something to offer you.
Robec's mission is to provide education and networking to a combination of up and coming musicians and established music industry professionals from around the country. Bands, solo artists and groups representing all music genres are educated on the business and live performance through panels and by showcasing for music industry professionals (label executives, management firms, booking agencies, producers & more) and music enthusiasts.
Robec Music Conference is now accepting submissions from Sonicbids artists for Showcase performance consideration. 2 Sonicbids artists will be selected and will not be required to pay any additional fees. Artists selected after the initial 2 guaranteed selections, may be required to pay additional registration fees. This is a great gig for any artist to showcase their talent in front of industry decision makers.
For more info, visit: http://www.robecmusicconference.com
Unicity Peforming Arts Festival 2009
Unicity Peforming Arts Festival 2009
Deadline: Mar 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salisbury, MD's Unicity Performing Arts Festival will take place on May 15 and 16th 2009 at town's 110-acre Winterplace Park. The grounds will feature diverse artist showcases, with over 200 performers on 5 stages. Performers will include musical ensembles, bands, dance troupes and performance artists from all over the country.
Selected artists will not only have the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd of 5,000 people while potentially open for a national headliner, they will showcase for industry reps invited by Realize Records, one of the promoters of the event. Last year's event featured director John Waters and The Fixx.
Artists retain 100% of merch sales and are provided with reps to help sell the merch while they perform. Additionally, there is an artist hospitality tent where food will be provided.
The festival is a collage of all types of performing artists from classical musicians to punk rock bands; ballet dancers to street hip hop artists; poets, actors and comedians. Everything and anything goes.
The Unicity Performing Arts Festival's goal is to unite different races, sexes and cultures through the diversity of the performing arts. The festival is also host to the Discover Diversity Educational Program and Rock the Recycle Program amongst others to help reinforce that mission. A portion of the proceeds go a a charity. This year's charity is The Tomorrow Fund.
For more info, visit: http://www.unicityfestival.com
Cornell University (2008/2009)
Cornell University (2008/2009)
Deadline: Dec 17, 2008 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY, is looking for local and touring performers in all genres to come and play on campus. A member of NACA, the college holds approximately one concert per semester. Submitting artists will be considered for spots at all possible campus venues, and the college will ultimately determine which location is the best fit.
Cornell University is also interested in booking 5-10 up and coming speakers and performers, especially acts that don't fit the mold of mass media, such as diversity speakers (women, LGBT, black, Asian American, Latino/a, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Mixed-Race experiences, Sex/Relationship Education etc.)
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Travel and lodging can be provided for touring acts and there is a guest house available where traveling performers typically spend the night. Compensation details are negotiable. In the past, Cornell University has hosted such artists as: Step Afrika, Kinsey Sicks, and Mission Wolf.
For more info, visit: http://www.cornell.edu
Sistahood Celebration 2009
Sistahood Celebration 2009
Deadline: Jan 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
In 2001, the Sistahood Celebration started as a one-day event featuring an all-female line up of spoken word and hip hop performers and filmmakers. Since then Sistahood has grown into an annual multidisciplinary arts festival that is the only event of its kind in western Canada. Sistahood is produced by the Working Arts Society, a non-profit organization.
In recognition of International Women's Day, The Sistahood Celebration is a festival designed to advance audience and artist development across a spectrum of diversities. Sistahood provides a safe space for creative expression for emerging and established women and gender-diverse artists involved in a range of artistic disciplines, and facilitates dialogue between these artists and the local community. Each year the artistic vision and programming is used to provoke critical thinking on social, political and cultural issues; and to illuminate new strategies for integrating broad community development with individual artistic practice.
The 2009 Sistahood Celebration will take place in Vancouver, BC, Canada from the end of February through the month of March. Exact dates will be discussed upon acceptance for a performance slot. Selected artists may also be eligible for inclusion on the "Sounds of Sistahood" a compilation CD, depending on space, availability and quality of the sound recordings submitted.
All genres are accepted. Compensation is available to accepted artists and will be negotiated upon acceptance. There will be a minimum of three to five spots reserved for Sonicbids members.
Past performers include Bahamadia, Ursula Rucker, Medusa, Masia One, GreenTaRA, 1Luv, Belladonna, Ndidi Cascade & Deanna, NaRai, Amalia Townsend, Stinkmitt, Isis and many more...
Funders and sponsors include Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, BC Council for the Arts and 604 Media.
For more info, visit: http://www.sistahoodcelebration.com
Geek Week 2009
Geek Week 2009
Deadline: Feb 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Its Geek Week 3.0! Located in Montpelier, VT, this is Langdon Street Cafe's third year of geekiness, tweekiness and techno-incredibleness, scheduled for March 10-16, 2009. Last year, over 200 attended the event that historically features 6-10 bands. The normally quiet and comfortable cafe becomes an undulating mass of techno-tronic super mega geekiness. Just like mom's basement, only they serve beer.
Seeking freaks and geeks and acts of all shapes and sizes. If you have an act that incorporates home-made instruments, midi controllers, lights and projectors, costumes and fantasy, this is the week you've been waiting for. Magicians and mentalists welcome.
If your band is themed out in fantasy, sci-fi, or conspiracy, get some geek on at the Geek Week 3.0. They usually pass the bucket for our bands, but sometimes other methods can be arranged. There is a sound system, two sets of monitors, and mics. The cafe will host an internet cafe for the week, as well as a video game emulator and plenty of extra geekery.
For more info, visit: http://www.langdonstreetcafe.org
Toronto Exclusive Magazine- Project Showcase
Toronto Exclusive Magazine- Project Showcase
Deadline: Feb 17, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Toronto Exclusive Magazine Project Showcase & Artist CD Sale is an monthly music industry showcase based in Toronto and other cities. It provides a platform for aspiring and established artists, companies, producers and promoters to meet and perform in front of a live and appreciative audience. The showcase is also available to record labels, production and management companies wishing to promote their artists. This upcoming showcase will take at the Smiling Budhha Lounge, November 25 and 26, 2008. More dates TBA!
Local and regional acts are welcome to submit, as well as acts who will be touring through Toronto. Check with organizers first for dates and eligibility. Multiple artists perform at each showcase, often up to 10 per night.
An in-house PA system is provided. A drum kit is also provided, but check for availability first. Artists performing with tracks will need to bring them on a CD and labeled with their name and track numbers. There are many slots reserved per show for Sonicbids artists.
Artists performing on the showcase should have promotional items- CDs, flyers, t-shirts, etc. in order to take advantage of this great promotional opportunity. Artists must be at least 19 years old. Artists who use profanity in their music or that have a negative image cannot participate.
Accepted genres include but not limited rock, pop, folk, singer/songwriter, jazz, world, dance, pop, r&b, latin, gospel.
Industry professionals are invited and are usually in attendance regularly at the events. Artists are allowed to invite additional industry people to scout them.
For more info, visit: http://www.torontoexclusive.com
First Friday Concert Series
First Friday Concert Series
Deadline: Feb 17, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The "First Friday" Concert Series takes place the first Friday of every month at The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Montgomery, Alabama from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Providing a venue to expand the appreciation for art and music, this is an excellent opportunity |
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