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| 'Play Your Way To Austin' Contest D'Addario & Swing House Studios' 'Play Your Way to Austin' contest gives bands and acoustic acts a chance to perform at a SXSW showcase in Austin, TX. Contestants may enter by submitting a video through the D'Addario & Planet Waves Facebook Page from January 9-February 9, 2012. The Top 25 artists with the most votes will be entered to win the grand prize, chosen by the artist relations teams at Swing House Studios, D'Addario, Evans, Planet Waves and Pro-Mark. The winner receives a performance slot at the March 16, 2012 showcase as well as $1,500 in cash and $3,500 worth of gear from D'Addario, Evans, Planet Waves and Pro-Mark. To enter visit www.facebook.com/daddariostringsandplanetwaves and click on 'Play Your Way to Austin, TX' located in the left-hand menu. |
| Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Kulak's Woodshed is a live webcast TV recording studio and 49 seat listening room created for the promotion of singer-songwriters. From 7:30pm to 10:00pm on Jan. 2, Kulak's will be hosting a singer-songwriter open mic night. Guests may sign up for a 1-song lottery and have their names selected from a basket one at a time. For a $20 donation, performers may request a DVD copy of their performance. Guests are welcome to use the studio's acoustic guitar, baby grand piano and drum kit (with brushes). Kulak's is located at 5230 1/2 Laurel Cyn. Blvd., No. Hollywood, CA. For more information visit www.kulakswoodshed.com or email paulkulak@earthlink.net. |
| NARIP Success Stories Wanted NARIP is looking for success stories that arose from using an NAIRP resource or a personal connection made at an NARIP event. Every person that sends in a story will receive a $25 gift certificate good NARIP's online store. If a picture is included, participants receive an additional $10 in NARIP store credit. The 10 best-told stories sent in by January 15, 2012 will get a copy of NARIP's Guide To Music Placement in Film, TV & Games (an $89 value). The #1 best-told story will receive $500 NARIP Bux to use for any NARIP resource available in their online store at www.narip.com/shop. The story will receive prominent recognition on NARIP.com and NARIP e-mail bulletins. Email your story and details of your success to Daniel Higgins at daniel@narip.com. The deadline to submit is December 31, 2011. You may also mail submissions to P.O. Box 2446 Toluca Lake, CA 91610-2446 to Daniel's attention. |
| U2 Album Artwork Contest U2's seminal album, Achtung Baby, was released 20 years ago accompanied by cover artwork that captured the political climate around the world and the zeitgeist of the times. Talenthouse and U2's team are challenging artists to consider this; if Achtung Baby were released today, what photographs and/or artwork would be part of the collage? Artwork submissions will be judged by the photographer of the original Achtung Baby, Anton Corbijn and U2's official designer, Sean McGrath. 16 winning submissions will be created into a collage and featured on social media networks and U2.com. One winner will be selected to receive a custom designed, original Achtung Baby styled Trabant car. For more information, please visit www.talenthouse.com/u2-collaborate-on-an-achtung-baby-inspired-collage |
| RK Records Fundraises for HIV/AIDS Families On Saturday, December 3 RK Records is holding a holiday showcase and toy drive benefiting the children of El Albergue las Memorias Hospice in Tijuana for families affected by HIV/AIDS. The event takes place at the Metropolitan Community Church in Los Angeles. Admission is one new, unwrapped toy per person, or a suggested donation of $20. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay. For more information email fred@fredilu.com or call 213-97-FREDILU. The Metropolitan Community Church is located at 4953 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027. |
| Queen Launches Remix Competition Queen and Talenthouse are giving musicians and producers the chance to remix one Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now.' This will be the first time Queen have released isolated parts or 'stems,' including Freddie Mercury's original vocals in order to discover a modern remix of the much loved track. The winner will be featured on Queen's official site and across their social media channels. They will also receive $1,000, Avid Pro Tools software and studio time with a top mastering engineer at Metropolis Studios in London where Queen famously recorded. The deadline for submissions is December 13th 2011. Visit www.talenthouse.com/queen-remix-dont-stop-me-now for more information. |
| Great American Song Contest Deadline Nears The final day to submit for the 13th Annual Great American Song Contest is November 30, 2011. The competition offers $10,000 in prizes and 45 awards in nine different music categories. Categories include Pop/Adult Contemporary, Rock/Alt, Country, Acoustic/Folk, Instrumental, R&B/Hip-Hop, Christian/Gospel and Lyric Writing. All entries receive a thorough review from qualified music-industry professionals and will receive a written evaluation from the judges. This is a great chance to get your song heard and critiqued by music industry professionals. For more information visit www.greatamericansong.com. |
| 'Unsigned' Documentary Follows L.A. Bands Mattoid Entertainment, an independent film production and marketing firm based out of Los Angles has acquired their third documentary feature, the award winning 'Unsigned' by filmmaker Edward Payson. 'Unsigned' trails three rising rock bands in Los Angles as they chase their dreams of making it big in the music industry. They follow 'Fight Friendly,' 'Paul Nagi' and 'The Muddy Reds' as they learn to balance their rock 'n' roll aspirations with the hardships and realizations of every day life in a film which dares everyone to follow their dreams. Visit www.mattoidentertainment.com for more information. |
| Acoustic Music Awards Deadline Approaching IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry and is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for Acoustic artists, labels and with or without CD releases. Win prizes in 8 different categories: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo, Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open and Country/Bluegrass. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize awarded to the top winner worth over $11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Deadline to enter is November 9th. For more info visit www.inacoustic.com. |
| Daisy Rock Girl Guitars Presents Women Overthrow On November 3rd, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars teams up with Musicians Institute to present the first Women Overthrow Musicians Institute event, a celebration of women who rock every gig in the music industry. The event will feature a panel of top female music industry professionals and is open to the general public. Topics to be shared include a variety of current interests and industry trends, ranging from marketing and social media engagement to artist discovery and management. It will be held at the MI Hollywood campus located at 6752 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. For panelist bios, or for more information and schedule of events, visit http://4wrd.it/A.PRDR. RSVP by email: jennifer@daisyrock.com. |
| Mark Schulman Free Drum Clinic On Thursday, October 27th from 7-9pm, Schulman's drum clinic will take place at the Guitar & Drum Store in Los Angeles. He has been Pink's drummer for 2 world tours, and has toured/recorded with: Cher, Foreigner, Destiny's Child, Tina Turner, Billy Idol, Sheryl Crow, Velvet Revolver, Stevie Knicks, Simple Minds and more. Mark is a master at communicating his success secrets through time-changing fusion performances, road stories, interactive video and humor. The clinic will take place at the Guitar & Drum Store on 11345 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025. RSVP at www.westlamusic.com/mark_schulman/index.php. |
| The Who, Talenthouse Partner for Music Video Talenthouse has partnered with The Who to influence all animators and filmmakers to help them create their next music video for their track '5.15.' The video will pay homage to the 'Mod Culture' of the early 1970s, so inspiration from the era will be an essential element of the winning selection. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/6d9svfh. |
| GreenHitz Looking For A Hit Single GreenHitz.com is looking for a smash hit single. The website is an Urban & Rhythmic online Disc Jockey network that connects music to over 50,000 real DJs. Submit your mp3s to promo@greenhitz.com all genres are welcome. |
| Evanescence Bassist Free Clinic At West L.A. Music On Wednesday, Oct. 12th, Evanescence bass player Tim McCord will be at West L.A. Music's Santa Monica, CA, store from 7-9 pm for a free bass clinic and in store appearance. Tim will play live in the store, demo Ampeg gear, answer questions about touring and recording, and he will give away special prizes including an Ampeg amp! Visit www.westlamusic.com/evanescence.html for more information, and don't forget to RSVP for the event here: www.westlamusic.com/evanescence.html |
| 'Art of Freestyle' Rap Battle Atlanta's Rising Sons Lounge is hosting 'The Art of Freestyle' Teen Rap Battle, a competition for young rappers ages 13-18 with celebrity guest judges including music executive and activist Moetown Lee, producer and artist Manager A.Jermaine Mobley, Hip-Hop artist Stahhr and more. There will be prizes for the winners. For more information or to register, email risingsonslounge@gmail.com or visit risingsonslounge.tumblr.com. Registration closes at 1pm on Saturday Oct. 8th. |
| New World F.E.S.T. Music Event The large-scale, outdoor eco-festival and exposition to be held just steps from the sand in Santa Monica, CA from October 7th-9th will feature performers Naked Rhythm, Luminaries, Radius, and Random Ninjas and more. The New World F.E.S.T offers entertainment from multiple stages, with broad content ranging from speakers and demos to film screenings and art, and each aspect of the event contains unique features and special guests. The festival is a celebration of eco-friendliness and forward-thinking science. For schedule and ticket information, please visit www.thenewworldfest.com. |
| 'Boys and Dogs' Beastie Boys Photography Exhibit On Saturday, Oct. 8th, Hold Up Art presents the opening night reception for Boys and Dogs, a collection of works by world-renowned photographer Sunny Bak. Her photos of the Beastie Boys and the 'Licensed to Ill' tour solidified Sunny's place as a serious rock and celebrity photographer. She spent time on the road with The Beastie Boys on their 1986 tour and shot the iconic images that were featured in the multi-platinum album's artwork. The reception takes place from 7-11pm at Hold Up Art, 358 E. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 and the exhibit will be on display through November 1st. To learn more, visit www.holdupart.com. |
| 'Hot Chelle Rae Opening Act' Competition OurStage.com will give one lucky emerging pop or rock artist the opportunity to open for pop-rock band Hot Chelle Rae. From Oct. 1st to 31st, artists can upload an original song that best represents their music to OurStage.com for consideration. Fans will then have the opportunity beginning on October 7th until November 7th to listen to the submissions and rank their favorites. The winner will be hand selected from the Top 40 ranked artists on OurStage.com by Hot Chelle Rae, their management and former EVP of Sony Music and Columbia Records, Bruce Tyler, to open for Hot Chelle Rae this December at their show in Nashville, TN. To learn more, visit www.OurStage.com. |
| Bass Player LIVE! Returns to L.A. Bass Player LIVE! brings players, manufacturers, and artists together in an intimate environment for hands-on access to the latest instruments, equipment and instruction on playing technique and application. The event will feature two-days of exhibition, live demos and clinics on Oct. 22nd and 23rd at SIR Studios, and a special evening concert at Key Club on Saturday, Oct. 22nd featuring performances by Jack Casady, Larry Graham, James Jamerson Tribute Band featuring James Jamerson Jr., and a Bass Player LIVE! All-Star Jam hosted by Steve Bailey. The exhibition/clinics are for players of all levels, and manufacturer exhibits will showcase current basses and equipment to the bass community at large. All musicians are welcome. To purchase tickets please visit http://www.bassplayer.com/bplive/5294. |
| Drummer of Tomorrow Contest Hosted by Mapex Drums, the contest is in the quarterfinalist voting stage. Each entry features a studio performance, along with approximately 90 seconds of personal footage shot of the contestant's family, friends and music teachers. Voting runs from now until October 10th at 10am CST. The eight advancing participants (semifinalists) will be split up into groups of four, one group heading to Seattle and another group to Miami. They will perform at the annual Big Beat Competition hosted by the Five Star Drum Shops. The winners of the contest will be entered to receive over $50,000 in prizes and drum gear. Register to vote at DrummerofTomorrow.com. |
| Digital LA Bands and Brands Panel A Bands and Brands panel will be held at Rolling Stone in Hollywood on Oct. 5th to discuss how artists use digital and social media to partner with brands in online campaigns. After the panel, there will be an artist showcase with Planet LA bands including Peach Kings, Jasper Dickson Revue and Bethpage Black. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.digitallabandsbrands.eventbrite.com. |
| Far East Movement Headlines ISA Festival Far East Movement will be at BevMo in Long Beach from 5-6pm on September 28th for a Meet & Greet and autograph signing to create awareness for ISA. ISA is showcasing rising young talent at Harry Bridges Memorial Park on Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Grammy nominated B.O.B. and platinum artist Sean Kingston will join FM, performing at the all-day festival. With Verizon on-board as ISA's official mobile sponsor, this year's event will offer presentations in music, film, and dance, as well as workshops by non-profit charity 4C The Power. For more info, visit www.ISATV.com. |
| Dance Pop Trio Hold Opening Band Contest For all the musicians out there who have ever seen an opening act at a live show and thought they could do better, now is your chance to prove your skills. The band Yelle is launching a contest to find an opening act for each of their upcoming shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and New York. If you think you have what it takes to share the stage with Yelle, send some music and info about yourself to yelle.contest@gmail.com. |
| Majors & Minors Competition In this groundbreaking music competition series, a dozen super-talented kids ages 10-16 will be mentored by established music artists. No one is ever 'voted off,' but one of them will claim a recording deal and the chance to be featured in a nationwide concert tour. Their musician mentors will include Leona Lewis, Brandy, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston, One Republic's Ryan Tedder, and more to be announced. Tune into The Hub for the premiere on Friday Sept. 23th at 8pm ET, 5pm PT. To learn more, visit http://tinyurl.com/3un7xgc. |
| Nimbit Launches Facebook Fan Commerce Store Nimbit Inc. has released their free MyStore for Facebook application, a new way to sell music, merchandise, and e-tickets directly from a band, musician, fan club, or record label's Facebook page. MyStore is available to users of any Nimbit plan, and is an integral component of the new NimbitFree direct-to-fan social commerce platform, also announced today. To celebrate its release, anyone who installs the MyStore on their Facebook page through November 10, 2011, can enter to win a complete Direct-To-Fan Launch Package valued at over $2500. To learn more, visit www.nimbit.com. |
| Music Group Accepting Band Submissions Alwayz Rockin Music Group is now accepting band submissions for booking and representation. ARMG specializes in providing openers for established national acts such as 'Ziggy Marley,' Y&T, Dirt Nasty, New Boyz, and more. They work with well-known venues around the Los Angeles area, including The Canyon Club, House of Blues, Key Club, Viper Room, Ventura Theatre and more. A new department has also been launched for booking smaller acts for local bars, parties, weddings, etc. If interested, visit www.wix.com/bernardotargett/armg or email AlwayzRockinMG@gmail.com. You can visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlwayzRockinMG. |
| Queen Drummer Launches Talent Search For this year's celebration of Queen's 40th anniversary, drummer/songwriter/singer Roger Taylor is launching a North American talent search that will offer five players and three vocalists the opportunity to star in the Queen Extravaganza Live Tour. Taylor will assemble the most talented band to perform Queen's music and carry on the celebration. The audition process involves two video audition rounds to be judged by both a panel of appointed judges and the public. Auditions are open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, bass players and keyboard players, and begin September 19th at www.queenextravaganza.com. The tour launches in 2012. |
| Win A Free Recording Session NightBird Recording Studios is inviting musicians to be part of their 'Win A Session' Contest! The winner will receive a free recording session at their acclaimed studio on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. Combining plush atmosphere, state-of-the-art gear and suites designed by renowned Hollywood Bowl acoustician George Augspurger, NightBird has become a haven for entertainment's greatest songwriters, producers, musicians, composers and actors. For details on how to enter, visit www.nightbirdrecordingstudios.com. |
| 2 Spots Left For NY Music Supervisor Session Just two spots are left for NARIP's Music Supervisor Session in New York this Thursday, Sept. 15 with Y&R's EP of Music & Creative Content, Jessica Dierauer. Registrants receive a detailed brief of Jessica's music needs for her current projects to prepare for this limited enrollment session. Participants will then pitch their music and get immediate, direct feedback from Dierauer. For more details and to reserve your spot now, visit www.narip.com. |
| AIMP Panel on Song Placements Please join the AIMP on Thursday, Sept. 15th, in Los Angeles, as their expert panelists provide insights into getting songs placed with recording artists. This former mainstay of music publishing is alive and well, but operates differently today. Panelists include: Antonina Armato & Tim James - Songwriters, Producers; Claribel Cuevas - 4th & 7th Entertainment; Ben Maddahi - Atlantic Records; Larry Wade - The Writing Camp, LLC. Location is House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd.. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Members - $32; Students - $35; Non-members - $45. Registration includes lunch. For more info, visit aimp.org. |
| The Orchard Launches First Music Industry Marketplace The Marketplace is a central platform to access best-in-class apps, and to help its music and video clients connect with their audiences in a multitude of ways. Leveraging its industry-leading Artist and Release Builder to seamlessly integrate with application partners such as FanBridge, Moontoast, BandRx, Ganxy and Songpier, this integration enables clients of The Orchard to communicate, promote, sell, advertise, and analyze in ways that were to date significantly less integrated, intuitive and efficient. For more on the Marketplace, watch this video at www.theorchard.com/marketplace. The tool is now available to all clients of The Orchard through their Workstation logins. |
| Eco Arts Awards Accepting Entries in 6 Categories The open categories are Songwriting, Short Videos, Photography, Poetry, Fine Art, and Functional Art. The first place winner of each category will win $1,000. The primary selection criteria to win will be based on the inspired, innovative approach to the Ecology theme. The panel is composed of highly qualified jurors specific to each category, including A&R representatives from major record labels. The early bird deadline offers a discounted entry fee of $25 per individual work up to midnight, September 30th. The regular entry fee is $30 per individual work through to the final deadline of November 30th, 2011. To enter, visit www.ecoartsawards.com. |
| 7th Annual ASCAP Expo Set for April 19-21 The three-day 'I Create Music' event will be held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The expo is the premier conference for songwriters, composers and producers. Covering all genres of music, the event schedule includes creative and business-focused panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes, one-on-one sessions, song critiquing, networking events, product displays, state-of-the-art technology demonstrations, performances, and more. Registration will open in fall 2011. For more information, visit www.ascap.com/expo or follow ASCAP EXPO on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ascapexpo. |
| AIMP Presents 'A&R 2011' at L.A. House of Blues On Thursday, September 15, 2011 industry experts will cover the full spectrum of A&R and provide valuable insights into placing songs on the records that matter. Titled 'A&R 2011: What It Takes To Get Your Songs Recorded,' the luncheon and panel discussion will cover the evolution of A&R in this 'beat-driven' age, and will look at the role of major label A&R executives, managers, song-pluggers and superstar producers. Other topics covered are the day-to-day process for placing songs on the records that matter, common challenges, inside politics, the function of songwriting workshops and how new songwriters can get a foot in the door. Access full panelist bios and register for the event at www.aimp.org. |
| L.A. Music Center Invites Students to Join Scholarship Program The Music Center urges Southern California high school students in the performing and visual arts to apply for their Spotlight Program. The program has been providing arts training by professional artists and has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships over the past 24 years. Application is free and open to students of all talent levels. Performing Arts applications must be received by October 17, 2011, and the Visual Arts application deadline is December 1, 2011. Applications are now available online at musiccenter.org/spotlight. For program information, visit musiccenter.org/spotlight. |
| MKKM Productions Hosts Rock N Roll Industry Night The free 'Meet and Greet' event will be held on Friday, September 9th at the House of Blues Main Stage on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. This is a great opportunity for industry and local bands to network. MKKM is building a community of musicians that will cross-promote, party with each other and support each other's nights. Bring business cards, flyers, CDs, stickers, etc and promote your band and your upcoming shows. There will be give-aways, dancers, and DJs. 18+, doors open at 7:30 PM. RSVP to kelly@kellymcgarry.com. |
| M.I. Radio Seeking Talent for Interview M.I. Radio is looking to setup an interview for a band or artist in one of their upcoming shows. The Internet radio station has been successfully adding new tunes from indie acts across the globe, and now it is time to take the next step in getting voices on the air. If you have an idea or submission to pitch, need help recording a show, and are in the New York area, contact M.I. Radio at info@minetradio.com. |
| 2012 All Indie Music Awards Seeking Performers The 2012 All Indie Music Awards, taking place on February 12th, is still seeking artists to fill in 3 of the 6 live performance spots that are available. They are considering performers from all 18 categories. The line up will be announced as soon as all six spots are filled. For more information, visit http://aimusicawards.com. |
| Dropkick Murphys 'Roadie For a Day' Raffle The Claddagh Fund charity, established in 2009 by Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey, has teamed with the Boston Bruins Foundation to host an online raffle for the 'Roadie For A Day' promotion. The winner will receive round trip airfare, two nights hotel accommodation, and two tickets with all-access backstage passes for the sold out Dropkick Murphys show at Fenway Park on Friday, September 9, 2011. Proceeds benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Claddagh Fund. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each at http://www.nhlalumniraffles.org/Raffles.aspx?id=181 until the raffle ends on Friday, September 2 at 5:00 PM ET. |
| 14th Annual John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced The program recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. Lynda DeFuria, a Las Vegas native and recent Berklee College of Music graduate, won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song, 'Where You Stand.' Jennifer Starsinic was awarded the $5,000 second-place award for her song 'It Fell,' while Maya de Vitry received the third-place $5,000 award for her song 'Sparrow.' Both are currently studying at the Berklee College of Music. For more information, contact Jamil Walker of BMI at 212-220-3143 or jwalker@bmi.com |
| Coke Zero Holding Open Call for Dancers of All Levels Coke Zero is holding an open call offering the chance for people everywhere at every level to turn their dance moves into a phenomenon, by creating the dance that will be dubbed the 'Zero' and become part of a global ad campaign. Jon M. Chu, director of Step Up 2: The Streets and Step Up 3D, is leading the search to discover the Zero. There is no preference for style or genre. Visit http://www.CokeZero.com/MakeItPossible for more details. |
| Last Minute Available Show Slots in Brooklyn, NY - K & M Bar K & M Bar in Brooklyn, NY is seeking last minute acoustic, folk, and indie acts to play on Sunday 8/14. Minimum draw requirement is 10 people. See http://www.indieonthemove.com/venue/4829.html for venue details, reviews, and the booker's contact info. |
| ROMANTIC COMEDY / FAMILY MUSIC NEEDED FOR PLACEMENT A Los Angeles trailer music library is seeking romantic comedy and family music for placement in promos, trailers and commercials. Tracks must be under 2:30 and be instrumental only. Composers and musicians from all geographical areas will be considered. For more, visit submitmx.com/projects_listings.php?id=920. |
| NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN NY, AZ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals has announced a series of Music Supervisor Sessions with industry pro's beginning in September. More dates are being added constantly in all NARIP chapters nationwide, so check narip.com for full details. |
| $100K In Grants Available for LA Music Academy Bass Department Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music is offering $100,000 in institutional grants to qualified applicants for the school’s bass department. Bass players interested in attending school for the Fall 2011 semester, which kicks off October 3, 2011, have until August 15th to turn in applications. Jerry Watts heads the bass department at LA Music Academy, which offers a bass music performance degree among its instrumental and music production programs. For more information about LA Music Academy College of Music, including the bass department, please visit www.lamusicacademy.edu, call 626-568-8850 or e-mail info@lamusicacademy.edu |
| BETs Blaze the Stage Showcase Looking for Talent in San Diego Friday, July 29 & Saturday, July 30 - Pat Charles of BET is coming to Chula Vista High School to look for talent. He will select artists to perform live on B.E.T. 106 & Park Wild Out Wednesdays (W.O.W) and Freestyle Friday. The objective is to give individuals from all walks of life with an interest in pursuing a career in the music industry a unique opportunity to network with leading industry figures. Interested participants should e-mail wcbts@connectthedotsentertainment.com and must register at www.facebook.com/keith.w.reid or www.wcblazethestage.com to audition. Specify that you are registering for the San Diego, CA auditions. For times and ticket info, visit www.showclix.com/event/blazethestagesandiego |
| Evening of Independence August 21 at the Ford Amphitheatre On Sunday, August 21 at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA, Koffeehouse Music and the County of Los Angeles presents the 5th Annual Evening of Independence. The evening always presents the industrys most talented artists, emerging musicians and special guests. The final lineup will be announced at www.koffehouse.com. Previous artists that have performed include Grammy Winner Jon Foreman from Switchfoot, A Fine Frenzy, Matt Scannell from Vertical Horizon and many more. Doors will be at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. For more information please visit www.fendermusicfoundation.org. |
| DREAM THEATER MEMBER LAUNCHES SAMPLING APP SampleWiz--the newly developed sampling app by Jordan Rudess, keyboardist/Continuum-player/multi-instrumentalist for prog rock/metal icons Dream Theater, with chief programmer Kevin Chartier--was released for iOS devices this week via iTunes. Sample Wiz is the follow-up to the pair's top-selling award-winning synth-app MorphWiz. SampleWiz takes the user a step further by allowing them to capture their sonic universe and create new samples. "In developing SampleWiz," he says, "we created partnerships with leading sound developers and dug deep into my personal signature sounds to realize the onboard presets." See an overview at youtube.com/watch?v=irpj9HdkiH0 |
| GROOVESHARK VIA INDABA MUSIC OFFERS UNIQUE EXPOSURE Reach over 30 million potential new fans by submitting your songs to be featured on Breakthrough Radio, Grooveshark's newest digital radio channel, created with Indaba Music. The "Breakthrough Radio" channel will feature artists and music sourced from Indaba's community of over 600,000 musicians, and together Grooveshark and Indaba will break emerging artists by exposing them to Grooveshark's listener base of over 30 million monthly unique visitors. Music will be added to "Breakthrough Radio" on an ongoing basis, and artists are invited to submit their music to this opportunity. http://tinyurl.com/3bsqq4v |
| GOLDFARB NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF ATRINSIC, INC. Atrinsic, Inc., a marketer of direct-to-consumer subscription products including digital music subscription service Kazaa, and owner of an internet search marketing agency, Atrinsic Interactive, has announced that Stuart Goldfarb has been named as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Formerly the President and CEO of Bertelsmann Direct North America (now known as Direct Brands, Inc.), Goldfarb has over 20 years experience leading operational and strategic change in subscription, direct marketing, ecommerce and media companies. Goldfarb has been a member of the Board of Atrinsic since January 2010. For more info, contact Chris Taillie, ctaillie@shorefire.com. |
| REDBULL THRE3STYLE in HOLLYWOOD JULY 14 On Thursday, July 14, 2011 the Red Bull Thre3 Style will be held at the Supperclub in Hollywood, CA. Red Bull Thre3Style is a global DJ competition with 16 countries from around the world hosting events to determine who the top party rocker in their country is. This night will be hosted by Mr. Choc and Hapa with special headlining performance by DJ Spider & opening Set from 9-10pm by DJ Morse Code. For More Information please visit www.redbullusa.com/thre3style |
| RAILER MUSIC LIBRARY NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS A trailer music library is seeking music immediately for placement in trailers, promos and commercials. Compositions should be approximately one to two minutes in length (no less than 30 seconds and no more than two minutes and 30 seconds). Each piece must have movement, changes, build, and tell a story. Please do not submit if you're unfamiliar with trailer music. Seeking music for all film genres including action, comedy, drama, family, fantasy, horror, romance, romantic comedy, and suspense. Music can be orchestral, hybrid, electronica, rock, solo piano, acoustic guitar, etc. To submit, see http://www.submitmx.com/projects_listings.php?id=896. |
| S.E. MISSOURI STATE SEEKS INSTRUCTOR South East Missouri State University is looking for an instructor for Music Education. Must have a Doctorate or Master's degree in Music Education or related field. For application instructions, visit http://tinyurl.com/3e9pzl7. |
| KORG MR2 PORTABLE RECORDER GIVEAWAY Korg and Blue Coast World, an independent music distributor for high quality audio projects, have teamed up to give away a high resolution, mobile audio recorder - the Korg MR2 (list price $899). The MR2 features extremely high end audio capture using the DSD format which can be converted to nearly any multi-bit audio format. 24-bit 192kHz resolution is also available. The sweepstakes is active now and will run until July 16, 2011 at noon PST. The winner will be announced at the California Audio Show near San Francisco, on July 16, 2011 at 3:00 pm. You need not be present to win. You must be 18 years old and a resident of the U.S. bluecoastworld.com/korg-mr2-giveaway. |
| AVAILABLE SHOW SLOTS IN NEW ORLEANS, LA St. Roch Tavern in New Orleans, LA, is currently seeking bluegrass, gypsy, Americana, country, funk, and R&B acts for upcoming dates. They host live music every night of the week except Saturday. Head over to indieonthemove.com/venue/2176.html for venue details, reviews, and the booker's contact info. |
| AVAILABLE SHOW SLOTS IN NEW ORLEANS, LA St. Roch Tavern in New Orleans, LA, is currently seeking bluegrass, gypsy, Americana, country, funk, and R&B acts for upcoming dates. They host live music every night of the week except Saturday. Head over to indieonthemove.com/venue/2176.html for venue details, reviews, and the booker's contact info. |
| GRAMMYS REACH DEAL WITH CBS The Recording Academy grammy.com and CBS cbs.com has announced a new 10-year deal that will keep the annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast on CBS through 2021. CBS has been the broadcast home of the GRAMMY Awards since 1973. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA, from 8 - 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. |
| Solid Sounds Festival This Weekend On June 24-26, 2011 in Berkeley, CA, ZT Amplifiers will be providing amplifiers for the Solid Sound Festival. The festival will be held at MASS MoCA, the largest contemporary art museum in America, located in North Adams, Massachusetts. The festival is created and headlined by the Grammy-Award winning band Wilco, and features 26 musical acts and comedians, a Pop-up record shop by Euclid Records, and many other attractions. For more information please visit www.solidsoundsfestival.com. |
| VITAMIN WATER REVAMPD MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Vitamin Water ReVampd, a series of battles of indie bands and solo artists, will launch Aug. 5 at LVCS Live Music Venue in Las Vegas, NV. Fifty indie bands/artists will compete for cash and prizes, an opening slot for a major tour, and the chance to be the main featuring act to perform at LVCS Live Music Venue. Selected bands will also be featured on the music, arts and entertainment TV show Sound Check, which airs on Vegas TV, and a mention in both Music Connection and on SeeMeBecomeFamous.com, the new social networking site for talent and entertainment professionals. To submit, advertise or sponsor, visit RealMediaGrp.com. |
| STEEP CANYON RANGERS SIGN TO ROUNDER Bluegrass ambassadors, The Steep Canyon Rangers (SCR), have just signed with Rounder Records. SCR's lead singer Woody Platt says, "We plan to record our new project in October and hope to have an early 2012 release." The band recently joined comedian Steve Martin on his sophomore album entitled Rare Bird Alert, released in March. Contact Jennifer Sacca, jsacca@rounder.com. |
| HONDAS SOUNDS OF CIVIC SONGWRITING COMPETITION Voting is now open on the Honda Civic Facebook page for the Sounds of Civic competition. The creative songwriting competition encourages Facebook fans to submit and vote for original songs inspired by each of the five 2012 Civic models; the Sedan, Coupe, SI, HF or Hybrid. Using Honda's most iconic car as the muse, dozens of musicians have submitted original tunes for the Sounds of Civic via an interactive Facebook page. Apply at http://apps.facebook.com/soundsofcivic |
| BMIs KNOW THEM NOW VIDEO CONTEST SEEKS EMERGING TALENT BMI is currently accepting submissions through July 4 for Know Them Now, a multi city showcase to be held in Atlanta, July 21; Los Angeles, July 21; and New York City, July 28. Aspiring BMI-affiliated unsigned artists from all genres of music are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to perform at one of these star-spotting showcases. Interested performers need to be BMI affiliated, 18 years old, and must upload a video performing an original song through a video contest application on BMIs Facebook page. Only the selected six semi-finalists will be contacted. BMI will announce the Grand Prize winner on August 16th. For the official rules and to enter the contest, visit http://on.fb.me/BMIKTNfbcontest |
| UP-TEMPO ROCK, ROCK-RAP MUSIC NEEDED FOR FILM/TV A New York media production company is seeking music immediately for mixed martial arts/sports online programs. Seeking up-tempo rock or rock-rap styles. Mainly seeking instrumentals, but vocals will be considered. Composers and musicians from all geographical areas will be considered. The submission deadline is July 9th. For more, visit http://www.submitmx.com/projects_listings.php?id=911. |
| FUELED BY RAMEN SEEKS N.Y. OFFICE ASSISTANT Indie label Fueled By Ramen is currently hiring an assistant for its New York City office. The right candidate will provide administrative support to the Fueled By Ramen staff, as well as manage/assist on various projects and assignments. Click here to apply. |
| ALEX DA KID LAUNCHES NEW LABEL Grammy winner and multiplatinum music producer Alex Da Kid has created his own label via Interscope Records. The label, KIDinaKORNER, will debut with a solo album from singer-songwriter Skylar Grey. "Developing artists that influence and shape popular culture in an authentic way has always been a huge goal of mine," said Da Kid. In one year he has been the musical force behind the sale of over 20 million singles and he was the first producer/songwriter to have his songs reach half a billion views on YouTube. For more info, e-mail Ray.Alba@umusic.com. |
| EX SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPER LAUNCHES KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN Tom Maxwell (who wrote "Hell" and many other Zippers songs) is writing a book about the history of the band. It's also about his struggles to care for his sick child who was diagnosed with cancer at a very young age. The good news is it seems his child in now in the clear. Maxwell has established a Kickstarter campaign for his book. "I want to tell, with loving honesty, the parallel stories of a bumpy ride through fame and later dealing with a sick child. ... I am postponing a new job, as an old one passes away, to write the draft, proposal and outline and look for a publisher. ... I am determined to return to an artistic life, and this book is my biggest priority. Please help, and thank you!" http://lnk.nu/kickstarter.com/1ot1 |
| ENTER TO WIN SOFTWARE TUNER FOR IPHONE/IPOD Peterson Tuners is offering the chance to win a Peterson Stomp Classic or the Peterson iStroboSoft software tuner for the iPhone and iPod on the Peterson Tuners Facebook page. There will be three grand prize giveaways of Stomp Classics (each valued at $299.00) and three second prize gifts of Peterson's iStroboSoft software for the iPhone and iPod. Full details and rules can be viewed at their Facebook page. |
| OPEN FOR JANE'S ADDICTION Alt-rock pioneers Jane's Addiction will be partnering with Guitar Center to offer an unsigned artist a chance to open for the band through the innovative Guitar Center On-Stage program. The program offers one unsigned band the career-altering opportunity to open for Jane's Addiction as part of their summer album launch tour in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago as well as; $20,000 in new gear from Gibson and Epiphone, a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree and a mentoring session from Prospect Park, the management team behind Jane's Addiction. Unsigned bands nationwide can submit their music now at GConstage.com. |
| ENTER YOUR VIDEO TO WIN DRUMMER OF TOMORROW Several of the biggest names in today's current drum industry have announced the search for the DRUMMER OF TOMORROW. Drummers can film a solo or play-along performance, upload their video to www.DrummerofTomorrow.com, and be entered to win over $50,000 in prizes and drum gear. Prizes include drum sets from Mapex Drums, cymbals from Zildjian, drumheads from Remo, drum sticks from Vic Firth and songbooks from Alfred Music Publishing. In addition, the top winner gets an Artist Endorsement Contract from Mapex Drums, and will appear on the company's official artist roster. Visit DrummerofTomorrow.com. |
| JULY 2 NEW WEIRD AMERICA FESTIVAL in LOS ANGELES On July 2 at the Nomad Gallery (1993 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA), respected Rock Label Tee Pee Records and the LA Record will present the second annual New Weird America. Following the success of the 2010 NWA FEst, this year's installment promises an even bigger and better celebration of the arts that will open with a very special group art show titled "Twin Infinities" at the Nomad on Friday, July 1st. The event will kick off at 6:30PM and feature original artwork and photography from such well known artists as Melinda Beck, Ross Farrar, Tim Kerr, Stephen O'Malley, Mike Watt and many more. Please RSVP at this Facebook page: http://lnk.nu/facebook.com/1okh.php |
| NO. CAROLINA PRODUCTION CO. SEEKS 15 INTERNS Whirlwind, a production company based out of Raleigh, NC, is currently seeking 15 interns for its marketing department. The selected candidates will handle a variety of projects to increase visibility and improve market placement. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be confident when dealing with people and have social networking experience. To apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/3bsa2uq. |
| BANK OF THE WEST'S 'OPEN UP FOR CHEAP TRICK' CONTEST The West Rockin' Omaha Band Contest is offering you the chance to open for Cheap Trick and .38 Special at an outdoor concert, July 1, at Memorial Park in Omaha, NE. The entry deadline is May 31st. Winners will be chosen by an online vote taking place June 1-17 as well as by a panel of judges. To enter, visit facebook.com/BankoftheWest |
| CHICAGO DJ COMPETITION - WINNER WILL TAKE $10,000 This year's Lincoln Fest 2011, will take place July 30-31st in Chicago, IL. In addition to food vendors, beer booths and a number of different bands, this year's weekend-long party will feature a brand new DJ competition. Produced by Darth Fader, Inc., "Scratch of the Titans" will pit 75 of the Midwest's most talented DJ's against one another for a grand prize of $10,000. Darth Fader, Inc. will first select 75 DJ's out of the pool of applicants and assess their skills and stage presence. For DJ's who are interested in entering, e-mail Darthfaderinc@gmail.com. |
| SONG CRUSADER NEEDS MATERIAL SongCrusader.com is a tech-startup looking to increase its catalog of songs. The company's stated goal is "make licensing music a lot easier." Song Crusader is an instant solution for finding the right kind of music to match your visual. The company boasts an intelligent search engine designed by and for editors, sound designers and music supervisors. To submit for consideration, contact Elisa@songcrusader.com. |
| "AVON VOICES" SONGWRITING COMPETITION NOW OPEN Avon Voices is searching for the next songwriting sensation. This is an opportunity for worldwide exposure for your song and a shot at a music-publishing contract. The Competition is open to women and men at least 18 years of age. Submit up to three original songs that inspire or share hope and optimism. There's no entry fee. Simply upload an MP3 and lyric sheet between May 20 and July 1, 2011 at AvonVoices.com. |
| VANILLA ICE WILL REMODEL YOUR ROOM DIY Network and Vanilla Ice, '90s pop icon, home remodeler and host of The Vanilla Ice Project, are giving one lucky viewer a rock star room renovation. From May 16 to June 27, homeowners can upload videos and photos to DIYNetwork.com telling Vanilla Ice why he should renovate a room in their house. The winner of the "Ice My House" contest will receive a $30,000 room makeover courtesy of Vanilla Ice and his crew. To enter, visit DIYNetwork.com/VanillaIce. |
| LINE 6 OFFERS FREE TRIAL PLUG-IN Line 6 has released the POD Farm, a tone plug-in that brings premium POD® tone to any DAW. It has over 20 models of vintage and modern guitar amps, bass amps, cabs, studio-standard effects, classic stompboxes and colorful preamps. Mix and match gear, save presets and use POD Farm 2.5 as long as you want. POD Farm 2.5 is Mac and Windows compatible for seamless integration with all major recording applications. To download for free, click here. |
| SIDE STAGE SLOTS AVAILABLE IN WISCONSIN The Rave, a Milwaukee club, is currently accepting applications for bands that want to play side stage to some of today's largest touring acts. Upcoming show slots include playing beside Bone Thugs N Harmony, Against Me!, DJ Shadow, Norma Jean, Underoath, Cee Lo Green, Black Dahlia Murder, Queensryche and more. If you are interested in playing at any of these shows, e-mail Justin@TheRave.com, or call The Rave at 414-342-7283 to see how your band can secure your spot. See therave.com for further details. |
| BANK OF THE WEST CONTEST: OPEN UP FOR CHEAP TRICK The West Rockin' Omaha Band Contest is offering you the chance to open for Cheap Trick and .38 Special at an outdoor concert, July 1, at Memorial Park in Omaha, NE. The entry deadline is May 31st. Winners will be chosen by an online vote taking place June 1-17 as well as by a panel of judges. To enter, visit facebook.com/BankoftheWest. |
| SONGWRITING/VOCAL RETREAT IN SIERRA MOUNTAINS Award winning singer-songwriter, bass player and inspirational teacher Freebo, and innovative vocal coach Florence Riggs, will host a week-long or weekend musical intensive in Sequoia National Forest for a limited sized group of participants. Their Songwriting/Creativity Intensive & Wellness Retreat is being offered at California Hot Springs. Weekend Retreat: June 16-19th. Week Retreat: July 9-16th. For more details, freebo@freebomusic.com. |
| TEC L.A. OPEN CHARITY GOLF TOURNY IN MALIBU CANYON, JUNE 27 The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio's 16th Annual TEC L.A. Open charity golf tournament will be held Monday, June 27, at the Malibu Country Club. The "best ball" tournament annually draws many of the recording and sound industry's top engineers, producers, musicians and other audio professionals, and features a variety of contests and prize giveaways. Following the game will be a silent auction of audio equipment, software and other items, and an awards dinner emceed by engineer/producer Ed Cherney. Returning as Honorary Chair is multiple Grammy-winning engineer Al Schmitt. Visit tecfoundation.com/la_open/la_open16th.html, or contact Karen Dunn (karen@kmdpro.com). |
| SUBMIT FOR LAMN JAM BY THIS FRIDAY, MAY 20 The talent judges for LAMN Jam Rock & Urban Music Contests--launching June 7 at 1616 Club in Los Angeles, CA--include American Recordings A&R Antony Bland, A&R exec Brian Malouf, RBC Records' Brian Shafton, Strange Music's Dave Weiner, AEG Live's Derek Schaefer, Interscope's Erin Dawson, Angel Diva Music's Jan Linder-Koda, EMI's Jesse Flores, Casting Director Rayna Apploff, Producer Sean Beavan, Producer Soren Baker, Walt Disney Casting & Booking Director Stan Freese, A&R exec Tom Zutaut, Regime Entertainment's Violet Brown, and more TBA. The deadline for submission is this Friday. Submit now at lamn.com or call 818-769-6095. |
| CAKE LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE MARCHING BAND CONTEST FOR "THE FEDERAL FUNDING MARCH" IN CONJUNCTION WITH US SCHOLASTIC BAND ASSOCIATION CAKE is joining forces with the US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) for "The Federal Funding March," a nationwide contest among high school and college marching bands. Participating schools are required to submit a video of their marching band performing CAKE's song "The Federal Funding March," a track off their latest album Showroom of Compassion. CAKE will provide a full marching band arrangement and charts of the song to the USSBA. The winning school, chosen for the creativity and quality of their performance, will win an opportunity to participate and perform in the official music video for "Federal Funding," which would be filmed later this year in the winning school's hometown. Further details, including additional prizing, will be announced at a later date. |
| ROYALTY NETWORK LAUNCHES KRIAN MUSIC GROUP The Royalty Network has announced the launch of Krian Music Group. The new label, based in New York City, is launching with deals in place with indie rockers the Ettes and VHS or BETA as well as the hip-hop artist Buck$ and pop/R&B sensation Richie Loop. Krian Music Group, founded by Royalty Network President Frank Liwall, will offer full label services, including A&R, digital and traditional marketing, PR, radio promotion, and physical distribution by Universal/Fontana. Visit krianmusicgroup.com. |
| GOODNIGHT KISS STILL ACCEPTING SPONSORS Music Connection, Broadjam.com, TuneVid music videos, The Music Registry, Awesome-Guitars and more are announced as sponsors for this year's Goodnight Kiss Music Competition. Sponsors are mentioned in all PR and newsletters through the duration of the contest, and logos and links listed on the contest pages remain for a minimum of 10 months. Sponsor applications are still being accepted until the contest begins. The contest opens in August and winners are announced in December. See goodnightkiss.com/contestsponsors.html. |
| WMG SEEKS ARCHIVE ASSISTANT FOR L.A. LOCATION Warner/Chappell Music has an opening for a Mailroom/Archives Assistant in its Office Services department at its Los Angeles, CA location. Duties include storing, maintaining, researching, and retrieving records maintained by the organization in paper, microform, and electronic format. Must be able to multitask. See http://tinyurl.com/3begcw2. |
| "THE NEW A&R PLATFORMS" PANEL IN NY, MAY 18 The Connective will present “The New A&R Platforms” panel, May 18, at MusicXray located at 12 Desbrosses St. in New York City. The panel will provide an in-depth look at MusicXray, an online A&R platform offering opportunities for artists & songwriters with major and indie labels, publishers, producers (The Voice, J Records, RCA, Arista, Mercury, Sire, Warner Chappell). Mike McCready, CEO, MusicXray, is a panelist, along with Jennie Walker, founder, The Connective. Sponsors are ASCAP, Indie Connect, Music Connection, MusicDish, MusicXray, Music Business Registry. Get a free issue of Music Connection and Music Business Registry. Entrance fee is $25.00; ASCAP members $20; Students $15. Register 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The event goes until 8:30p.m. RSVP jennie@jenniewalker.com. URL: http://www.theconnective.ning.com |
| Available show slots in Chicago! Red Line Tap in Chicago, IL is looking for local, regional, and touring acts to fill upcoming days of the week throughout the summer. Details are as follows... Tues - Americana / Bluegrass / Folk / Roots acts Wed - Jam / Funk / Hip Hop Fri / Sat - All Genres - (mainly rock based music) Sun - Acoustic Rock / Pop / Singer Songwriters / americana / roots To read more about the venue and submit to play, follow this link: http://www.indieonthemove.com/venue/1256.html Also, Heartland Cafe (also in Chicago) is looking to fill Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights with the following genres: Jazz / Blues / World / Reggae / Folk / Americana / Bluegrass / Singer Songwriters / Country. Again, touring acts are welcome. Read more about the venue and submit to play at this link: http://www.indieonthemove.com/venue/1698.html |
| OUTKAST RAPPER BIG BOI FORMS RECORD LABEL WITH DAUGHTER For those of you looking to submit to a newly formed record label, Bog Boi recently formed Purple Kidz, a new record label that will launch in the coming weeks. The imprint will feature a roster of younger artists but will target fans of all ages. For more information please visit http://lnk.nu/billboard.com/1nng.story |
| DIGITAL DYNASTY VOLUME #16 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! There are slots available on the new Volume #16 Digital Dynasty album. There Digital Dynasty album has garnered over 1 million downloads over its history, which consists of previous hosts, Xzibt, Crooked I, Naught By Nature, DJ Drama Ras Kass and many others. Slots are available for talent on the come-up, who need a chance to shine or established aritsts wanted to drop some new mixtape heat. For info please email Tha Advocate: shadowfalinx@hotmail.com |
| "SAN DIEGO MUSIC THING" IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS The San Diego Music Thing (formerly known as the North Park Music Thing- NPMT) is now in its fourth year drawing music industry professionals, talented musicians and aspiring professionals to San Diego, CA. This year's event will happen Sept. 9 and 10 at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park. The event offers attendees an opportunity to improve their knowledge of the music business through interactive and roundtable sessions with nationally known panelists and featured speakers; as well as an evening Music Festival component, with over 100 local, regional and national bands performing at 15 venues around San Diego. Musicians from Northern and Southern California and beyond are encouraged to apply via Sonicbids at sonicbids.com/sandiegomusicthing. Visit sandiegomusicthing.com for more. |
| SOCIAL NETWORKING EXPANSION FOR ARTISTS AND COMPANIES!!! http://www.capacityproductions.net/ This is an amazing company for all of you artists out there! Be sure to check it out! |
| TIME WARNER WANTS TO PAY MUSIC INTERNS, BURBANK, CA This internship is based with the Kids Content - Music department. Students will have the opportunity to gain experience in music, production, supervision at a television network, as well as gain knowledge of the entertainment industry and how creative supervision impacts television. Should be able to commit to 12 weeks, 15-20 hours per week. For more info, visit http://tinyurl.com/62ub28f. |
| PHILADELPHIA CLUB IS LOOKING FOR ACOUSTIC ACTS The Raven Lounge in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking new acts to perform. The lounge hosts live music seven days a week. Genres include acoustic and unplugged bands. See indieonthemove.com/venue/2043.html for venue details, reviews and the booker's contact info. |
| Available show slots in New Jersey! Fuel House Coffee in Vineland, NJ (west of Atlantic City) is looking for Indie on the Movers to fill the following dates: 5/27, 5/28, 6/3, 6/4, 6/17, 6/18, 6/24, 6/25, 7/1, and 7/2 All genres are accepted except for Hardcore and Screamo. To read more about the venue and submit to play, follow this link: http://www.indieonthemove.com/venue/2543.html |
| A CHANCE TO MEET ALEX LIFESON AND A TRIP TO VEGAS! http://lnk.nu/community.musiciansfriend.com/1n5d Win The Ultimate Concert Experience With Alex Lifeson Grand Prize: * Trip For Two To Las Vegas Show * VIP Concert Seating * Meet Alex Backstage * Take Home His Signed Gibson Custom Axe Over nearly four decades, Alex Lifeson of Rush has consistently blurred the lines between hard and progressive rock, pushing both to new heights. In celebration of the new Gibson Custom Shop Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Guitar, enter for your chance to win the ultimate Alex Lifeson Concert Experience! The Grand Prize winner gets a pair of VIP tickets to see Rush live in Las Vegas, meet Alex, and take home a signed Gibson Alex Lifeson Axcess guitar. Musician's Friend will provide you and your guest with airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation, and premium concert seating in Las Vegas on June 24, 2011! The Grand Prize has an approximate cash value of $5,999.00. |
| SONY MUSIC HIRING FOR EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, L.A. Sony Music is currently looking for an executive producer. Responsibilities includes leading and managing the client engagement and is the senior executive responsible for the overall quality of service, on-time, on-budget completion of all deliverables and client satisfaction. 10+ years experience in the industry required. To apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/3sbfev4. |
| ORGANICA MUSIC GROUP SEEKS L.A. PUBLICIST Organica Music Group is currently looking to hire an in-house publicist for their Los Angeles office. The position has a starting salary of $55,000 and requires five years of PR experience and a college degree. For more info, visit http://tinyurl.com/3m56wzs. |
| FANSCAPE IS LOOKING FOR INTERNS Fanscape, a social media marketing agency, is currently hiring marketing interns in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution and have a clear interest in marketing, publicity and social media. Please visit http://lnk.nu/jobs.mashable.com/1mms for more information. |
| SPECIAL RATE OFFERED FOR NEXT WEEK'S ASCAP EXPO Some of the biggest names in music--including Fergie, Dr. Luke, Pharrell Williams, Rodney Crowell, Lindsey Buckingham and others--will be gathering at the 6th annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO next week to share their knowledge and expertise on how music creators can best develop their craft and careers. The conference runs April 28-30, 2011 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Over the course of three days, the EXPO will feature panels on music publishing, copyright, social media and touring to international markets, legal issues, music licensing and home recording studios. For a limited time, Music Connection readers are being offered a special rate--$325 for the entire conference. Plus you can deduct another $25 if you're an ASCAP member. Use the special offer code "special25" until April 26 to get this rate. For more details, see ascap.com/expo. |
| Bremen Cafe in Milwaukee, WI is seeking acts Bremen Cafe in Milwaukee, WI is seeking acts for weekend dates in May and June. No heavier genres. See http://www.indieonthemove.com/venue/1860.html for venue details, reviews, and the booker's contact info. Indieonthemove.com |
| WIN TICKETS TO THE HIGH MOON LAUNCH In celebration of High Moon Records' first two releases--Love's lost masterpiece Black Beauty and Gene Clark's elusive Two Sides to Every Story--the Black Beauty band will reunite for the first time in 34 years, and Clark's son Kai will perform the entirety of his father's Two Sides album. Co-sponsored by Music Connection and LA Weekly, and hosted by legendary KLOS DJ Jim Ladd, the evening will unfold on Friday, April 29, at the famed Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Surprise special guests will attend. To win tickets, e-mail contact@highmoonrecords.com. |
| SO. CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST MUSIC FEST TAKING SUBMISSIONS Make Music Pasadena is now accepting musician submissions via Sonicbids for a chance to perform at Southern California's largest free music festival. The event, taking place Saturday, June 18, 2011, is poised for its biggest year yet with over 100 free concerts and an estimated attendance of over 20,000. Music Connection is a proud media sponsor of the event. Get more info at sonicbids.com/makemusicpasadena. |
| CENTURY MEDIA IN SEARCH OF SEVERAL L.A. INTERNS Century Media Records, headquartered in Hawthorne, CA, is currently seeking interns in the following departments: General Marketing, Online Marketing/Social Networking, Tour Marketing/Press, Sales, Graphic Design and Artist Management. Century Media has been around since 1988 and specializes in Metal, Hardcore, and Rock music. The internship is unpaid and requires 2 - 3 days of work a week. http://lnk.nu/barefootstudent.com/1md4 |
| FOOS CELEBRATE RECORD STORE DAY On Saturday, April 16th--RECORD STORE DAY--one of the country's most loved and integral independent music retailers, Fingerprints, will play host to Foo Fighters at the store's Long Beach, CA location. A limited number of wristbands became available, with pre-order of the band's new album, Wasting Light, at Fingerprints beginning Monday (4/4) at 7:00 pm. Wristbands will only be available in person at Fingerprints. This is limited to the first 200 customers. There will be no e-mail or phone sales. For more on exclusive Record Store Day events, products and participants, visit recordstoreday.com. |
| SEEKING INTERVIEWS We are currently working with R&B Artist Kay.Tunes. Please send feedback on music. If you are interested in interviewing or need drops contact patrick@eastcoastdigitalradio.net. Please feel free to post on your websites, blogs, and mixtapes just send links. Thanks for your time. http://iamkaytunes.com http://www.myspace.com/iamkaytunes http://www.facebook.com/iamkaytunes http://www.twitter.com/iamkaytunes http://www.youtube.com/iamkaytunestv http://www.reverbnation.com/kaytunes |
| REMIX DAFT PUNK'S TRON: LEGACY SOUNDTRACK This contest is offering a grand prize of $1,000 cash, an iPad 2, a feature on the world famous KCRW radio station, inclusion on a release by Walt Disney Records, and a TRON: Legacy original motion picture soundtrack vinyl box set. Deadline to Submit: April 28th. Enter now for Free http://lnk.nu/indabamusic.com/1m84 |
| YEAH LIVE! IS BOOKING BANDS FOR TV IN BERKELEY, CA A Berkeley, CA, television show that broadcasts live bands is seeking slots to be filled on April 6 (from 5-9pm) and on April 28 (from 5-9pm). Forty minutes of original material is required to apply. See http://yeahlive.com/booking.htm for further details. |
| YEAH LIVE! IS BOOKING BANDS FOR TV IN BERKELEY, CA A Berkeley, CA, television show that broadcasts live bands is seeking slots to be filled on April 6 (from 5-9pm) and on April 28 (from 5-9pm). Forty minutes of original material is required to apply. See http://yeahlive.com/booking.htm for further details. |
| Now Casting for Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp!! Are you ready to live out your dreams of being a Rock Star? Still have the fire and passion to get up in front of a full house and bare Rock "N" Roll soul? Are you a Rock "N" Roller at heart but had to give up your dreams? Now casting musicians for this exciting docu-series to ultimately present you with a once in a lifetime opportunity. Executive Producer, Mark Burnett's series "Rock "N" Roll Fantasy Camp" will take a group of aspiring musicians who for 8 days will live the rock "n" roll lifestyle being coaced by real-life rock stars, leading up to you taking to the stage and performing for a live audience to show the world that you can still rock! RockCampCasting@gmail.com Include your name, age, recent photo, contact information and a brief explanation as to why you should earn a spot! |
| Social Media Director for MTV Networks VH1, Needed! New York The VH1 Director of Social Media will drive overall strategy, marketing, and community development on all emerging social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, etc). This is an amazing opportunity to define the future of social media for an entertainment brand. Some of the responsibilities include: -Develop and execute a 1-year plan that will impact ratings and traffic through the rapid growth and community development of VH1 fans in social media. -Manage a social media coordinator who will be responsible for day-to-day direct communication with our social media fan base. -Define feature development, business impact, and consistent engagement policies with digital team for social media across the VH1 digital portfolio. To Apply Visit..http://www.simplyhired.com/job-id/q6jx3rwywm/director-social-jobs/ |
| UNIV. OF HAWAII SEEKS MUSIC ASSOCIATE University of Hawaii (UH) is currently looking for a temp to develop and implement a new academic program in music and creative arts production. The position will be completed June 2012. Must have a doctorate of Musical Arts and at least four years of experience in music composition and production. http://lnk.nu/pers.hawaii.edu/1m0u.aspx |
| Search for the Next Great Female Rapper PR Company's Ongoing Search for the Next Great Female Rapper Uncovers Ugly Truth: Many Rising Female Rap Artists Choose Themes of Sex and Materialism Over Substance and Creativity: S&H Public Relations maintains commitment to find an artist who possesses the X factor. S&H Public Relations is extending its April 15 deadline to May 15 to give artists a chance to submit their best work. Co-founder Carey Harris says, "Someone recently told me that our standards are too high. Why wouldn't we aim for the stars? The right person is out there somewhere." For details and information, artists are encouraged to visit S&H Public Relations at http://www.SNHPR.com and click on Talent Search. Candidates are encouraged to send their links and copyrighted music to info@SNHPR.com. |
| GRAMMY FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS $100,000 FOR MUSIC RESEARCH AND SOUND PRESERVATION The GRAMMY Foundation® Grant Program announced today that $100,000 in grants to help facilitate a range of research, archiving and preservation projects on a variety of subjects will be awarded to 11 recipients in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic. Research projects include a study that will test rehabilitation therapy that uses music to cue and facilitate arm movements in people recovering from stroke; and preservation and archiving initiatives include a project that will protect a long-lost collection of aluminum discs containing more than 100 hours of live jazz performances from the swing era; and another that will identify and catalogue the most fragile reel-to-reel recordings of live performances and related oral histories in the collection of the oldest continuously running folk music coffeehouse. A complete list of grant awards and projects is below. The deadline each year for submitting letters of inquiry is Oct. 1. Applications for the 2012 cycle will be ava |
| NY INTERNS SOUGHT BY LAST DROP MASTERING Last Drop Mastering (www.lastdropmastering.com) is an S.F. based audio production company that is also taking root in Brooklyn, NY. They are currently looking for interns to both maintain and expand their customer base. Applicants must be industrious self-starters, as they will be working unsupervised off-site. One to two weekly meetings will be required. This is an unpaid internship, but the company is offering 20 percent commission on all new business brought in. |
| FANNY WANG HEADPHONES LAUNCH INTERNATIONALLY Fanny Wang Headphone Co., a new entry into the premium headphone market, has sponsored successful launch events in South Korea and the United Kingdom, where so-called Fanny Wang Girls made their debuts as the company's brand reps. The hot venues and attention-grabbing attendees of Fanny Wang's launch events have given the brand a leg up among international consumers. The Fanny Wang headphones feature a custom pair of titanium-plated drivers and a unique Integrated Duo Jack (in-line cable splitter). See FannyWang.com for more details. |
| ROADRUNNER HIRING EDITOR, MANAGER Roadrunner Records, a subsidiary of WMG, is currently seeking a New Media Editor/Manager for their New York branch. Must have excellent copyediting skills, a broad knowledge of rock and metal music and basic HTML skills. 2-4 years experience required. To Apply http://lnk.nu/wmg.com/1lql |
| SUBMIT TO PLAY WITH CARMINE AND VINNY APPICE APRIL 22 at THE DRUM WARS BATTLE On April 22 the best musicians will have the opportunity to play with brothers, Carmine and Vinny Appice in Rochester, NY at the Drum Wars Battle. The duo has played for such influential acts as Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Dio and Black Sabbath. The House of Guitars sponsor is accepting DVDs and video links from vocalists, bassists and guitarists until April15th. For more information please visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201108463233487. |
| PRODUCTION COMPANY SEEKS MUSIC FOR FILM An East Coast production company is seeking music immediately for an indie feature film. The company is seeking a song similar in style to "He Calls Home" by Candlebox for a very important character in the film, a homeless man. The deadline is April 5th. Visit submitmx.com/projects_listings.php?id=872 for more info. |
| INDIE MUSIC FEST IN VEGAS IN MAY The Indie Music Fest, happening May 21 in Las Vegas, NV, is designed for the unsigned indie artist, writer, musician and community. Over 40 indie bands from across the U.S. will perform rock, alternative, hip-hop, punk and more. There will also be a car show, over 75+ vendors, sports wrestling activities, an Interactive Green Village, video lounge, beer and wine garden and a 5K run. Music Connection's Associate Editor, Andy Mesecher, will be one of the judges choosing five of the best bands for music resource packages, a record, management and marketing deal and much more. For more information please go to theindiemusicfest.com or call 702-568-7108. |
| NARIP Presents Another Music Biz Brunch TOMORROW! NARIP Presents Another Music Biz Brunch Sponsored by DiscMakers Come eat, meet and greet! At Universal Mastering Studios 3400 Cahuenga Blvd. - Building C Los Angeles, CA 90068 Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:00 a.m. All are welcome - you need *NOT* be a NARIP member to attend. - Expand your network - Mingle with record industry pros - Make deals - Acquire new friends - Rated "highly useful" by hundreds of attendees Music industry types eat, meet and greet at NARIP Music Biz Brunches - hundreds of deals, professional relationships and thousands of opportunities have resulted from these informal events at which EVERYONE is introduced (it's like professional speed dating). $10 for NARIP Members $20 for non-members (includes admission and food) Get more details and register now at www.narip.com. Or call 818-769-7007. Questions? Email |
| URBAN/HIP HOP BEATS needed for America's Next Top Model We are the #1 supplier of beats to Top Model! We are currently looking for new urban/hip hop beats. Cues should have an intro verse, hook, etc. The cues should develop and change enough to keep it interesting - endings are a must. Accepting both instrumentals and vocals. http://ww...w.musicxray.com/profiles/1006 |
| ONLINE COURSES IN MUSIC FOR FILM & TV NOW ENROLLING Berkleemusic, the online extension school of Berklee College of Music, offers forward-thinking online music courses designed specifically for careers in film and TV. Whether you're a songwriter, composer, performer, or music business professional, Berkleemusic can help you get your music career on track! http://lnk.nu/berkleemusic.com/1lg0 |
| New Independent Label Looking for Live Rock & Roll Talent in The New England Area New Independent Label Looking for Live Rock & Roll Talent in The New England Area Deer In Headlights is a full service artist management & music marketing group. We have networks in various markets around the U.S. we are looking to grow organically starting with the primary market we have the most reach in being the North East Region. www.musicxray.com/profiles/1351 |
| Private Showcase Guarantee: Driven Music Conference Book a Private Showcase Guarantee (PSG) at the Driven Music Conference in Atlanta, Georgia Sept 17th + 18th, 2011. You are 100% guaranteed a private performance for select Featured Panelists, which include Kevin Lyman, Warped Tour Founder, Atlantic Records A&R, Warner Brothers Records... A&R and more. http://lnk.nu/musicxray.com/1lej |
| Be Sure to Check out the Upcoming ASCAP Expo! http://lnk.nu/ascap.com/1ld3.aspx The EXPO is less than 6 weeks away and we have some more great additions to the EXPO programming. We have added nearly 20 more people including hit Songwriter Johntá Austin, BMG North America's Richard Blackstone, Producer Drumma Boy, Songwriter/Performer Matt Nathanson ("Come On Get Higher"), ASCAP Publisher Board Member Irwin Z. Robinson, Warner/Chappell Music's Greg Sowders as well as the rest of the names below! We have some big panelist announcements for next week planned too. It is a great time to register now because: -You must be registered by March 21st to be considered for the Special Desmond Child Master Classes in Songwriting! -Feeback Panel submissions end on March 28th - for all genres this is a way to get your music/scores heard! -Discount Pricing will end on March 31st. Save money! -iStandard Producer and Rapper Showcase submissions end April 12! |
| Skee.tv/karmaloop.tv and Morgan Creek Productions online casting call for the upcoming motion picture Tupac!!! Los Angeles, CA (March 18, 2011) –Morgan Creek Productions and Skee.TV/Karmaloop.TV are excited to announce the online casting call for the highly anticipated motion picture “Tupac,” based on the life of the legendary icon Tupac Shakur, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The casting call begins on Friday, March 18 and allows individuals who exemplify Tupac to upload their video audition to www.InSearchOfTupac.com. Fans and entrants are encouraged to check the website often, as important announcements and additional opportunities will be unveiled during the course of the month-long audition. |
| The First Los Angeles Spaghetti Western Festival *Will take place Saturday, March 19th, 2011 at the historic El Portal Theatre |
| BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JAPANESE DISASTER VICTIMS MARCH 18th! LOS ANGELES, California (March 18, 2011) Come out and show your support for all the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This benefit concert will be held on Friday, March 18, 2011, from Noon – 9:00 PM at Japanese Village Plaza located in the Little Tokyo District of downtown Los Angeles. For directions go to visit www.japanesevillageplaza.net online. Attendees will enjoy the sounds of artists such as: Early Winters, Bill Champlin, Boxing Ghandis, Mo Rodgers, Layla Lane, Nightmare & the Cat, Jason Hemmens and many more performers to be announced. Japanese native and avex recording artist Heday of Layla Lane will emcee this event. |
| HOP-HOP COMEBACK IN SOCAL In a move to jump-start the Los Angeles hip-hop community, G-Money aka James Bronz, a pioneer in the L.A. hip-hop movement (est. 1991), will be launching a major 2-in-1 hip-hop event next week on Sunday, March 27th at El Cid (4212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029, in Silverlake). This monthly hip-hop event will consist of “a hip-hop industry mixer and movement aimed at bringing back the essence of hip-hop in L.A. and raising the bar to what has become a lost, unguided community.” For more info, visit www.hiphopconcerts.com. |
| Fuel TV Music Licensing Opportunity! Fuel TV is seeking out music for licensing that goes well with uptempo indie rock, electronic and pop-rock. Please visit www.musicxray.com/users/new to upload your music and create a profile to submit! |
| Seeking songs for Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and More!! Jake McKim is seeking songs for Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and others. Please visit www.musicxray.com/users/new to upload your music and create a profile. Jake McKim is a consultant to many of today's hottest pop stars and is charged with seeking music for their upcoming projects. He will listen to every song submitted and will provide feedback regarding why he selects or does not select your music. |
| SoundExchange Making Sure Artists are Paid! SoundExchange collects and distributes the digital public performance royalty, which means performers and labels get paid for digital plays of their music. In 1995, Congress passed Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, which granted a performance right for the digital transmission of sound recordings. Previously, US copyright law contained no provisions for performance right in sound recordings. SoundExchange is the designated non-profit organization that collects the license fees and distributes royalties to those whose recordings were played digitally. Payees include the performer, non-featured artists and the sound recording copyright owner (most often, a label). SoundExchange collects and distributes the digital public performance royalty, which means performers and labels get paid for digital plays of their music. In 1995, Congress passed Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, which granted a performance right for the digital |
| EXPERT TAX ADVICE FOR MUSICIANS Looking for some timely advice as April 15th closes in on you? Check out the current issue of Music Connection, p. 46, for some exclusive "Tax Tips for Musicians." Click here to go straight to the article. |
| COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE HIRING MUSIC FACULTY The College of Saint Rose, based out of Albany, NY, is currently seeking a full-time tenure-track music industry position to be filled for the start of the 2011-2012 academic year. Candidates should have an earned Doctorate in Music and possess a successful record of college level teaching. For more information, or to apply, click here. |
| L.A. MUSIC SUPERVISOR SEEKS INDIE SONG FOR FILM A Los Angeles based music supervisor is currently looking to license a vocal track immediately for a short film, in the progressive indie rock genre. The short portrays a finale of a zombie survival show (much like CBS' Survivor) shot in post zombie land. Music must be available for immediate licensing. For more information, see http://www.submitmx.com/projects_listings.php?id=859. |
| TRIBUTE EXPO SET FOR MAY IN SOCAL The Airtel Plaza Hotel in Southern California will be the site of Tribute Expo, May 14 & 15, where fans and players will celebrate the timeless rock music of the last 50 years. Tribute acts to popular bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Journey and dozens more will showcase on two stages throughout the weekend in Van Nuys, CA. Tribute Expo is open to the public at $10 a day. Talent Buyers are encouraged to call ahead and get in on VIP perks including a complimentary hotel breakfast and much more. Bands wishing to participate please contact Dennis Snider via e-mail at tributeexpo@gmail.com. |
| INDIE VIXENS NEEDS BANDS FOR SXSW IN AUSTIN INDIE VIXENS, the founders of Beyond The Music Label Series (beyondthemusiclabel.com) are looking for bands who will be in Austin during SXSW to perform at "The Suite" Austin (The Parish/Beale Street Tavern) as part of INDIE VIXENS Sessions from March 14 and 15, 2011. Brands are needed for the venue. Musicians (acoustic, jazz, and soul) are needed throughout the day and evening. Music showcases scheduled on March 14th and March 15th will benefit Colon Cancer Awareness. Beyond The Music Label Series will be held on March 15th. Submit your music via Beyond The Music Label - Austin Sonicbids link and specify what date you are interested in performing in the subject line. For more information send an email to: music@indievixens.com. |
| NEXT GREAT DRUMMER COMPETITIONS ANNOUNCED ES&URE is looking for the world's best drummer via their Next Great Drummer Nationwide Competitions.The purpose of this search is for encouragement, skill building and networking for drummers of all ages, nationalities and skill levels. Sponsors this year include Sam Ash Music Stores, Music Connection, D-Drum and more. Contestants can register at nextgreatdrummer.com. Event locations: Atlanta, GA - March 26 -2999 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, Phone: 770-818-0042; Las Vegas, NV - April 23-2747 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89109, Phone: 702-734-0007. |
| Notable Band Seeks Backup Singers/Dancers If you are a black female that can dance and sing and are seeking to travel the world, we've got a on-going gig for you! The job is touring with a national act with funk, R&B and disco influences, pay is over $400 per show, plus airfare, housing and more. Send links to video footage of you dancing and/or singing to juliannay@musicconnection.com. |
| Perform at SoCal's Largest FREE Festival Make Music Pasadena (MMP) is now accepting musician submissions via Sonicbids for a chance to perform during the cities largest FREE music festival on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Concert planners estimate attendance to reach over 20,000. For more information on how to submit your music, please visit www.sonicbids.com/makemusicpasadena! |
| Music Needed For Indie Film There are still a few music placements to be had in "Gawd Bless America." If you are interested in getting your music in this film, e-mail links to your music along with the title of the song you want to get placed to needmusicformovies@gmail.com. |
| Austin, TX seeks Concert Pro They are looking for an experienced sales and/or concert industry professional to sell the company's ticketing services to the live entertainment industry (music venues, promoters and festivals). Qualified applicants must have experience with relationship selling and contacts in the concert/touring industry and enjoy music and travel. For complete details, click here. |
| New Music Seminar The NMS will take place Feb 14-16 in Los Angeles, CA and aims to teach the up-and-coming artist how to maximize his/her success and connections solely on merit, not finances. Make sure to get yourself registered before all the seats are full. For complete details, visit www.newmusicseminar.com. |
| NBC Searches for America's Best Voice NBC wants to know your story and why you are a star in the making. You will be part of a hit TV series The Voice, where you are mentored by music industry pro's, compete weekly in front of judges and fans will decide which singer wins the Grand Prize. Entries are being handled by musicxray.com. |
| Lake Havasu + Facebook = One Lucky Band The city of Lake Havasu is sponsoring a contest on their Facebook to bring one band to play Spring Break 2011. To participate a band must have their college fans 'like' the Spring Break Havasu facebook page and start voting via comments with the band's name and what school they represent. The band with the most comments requesting their band to play spring break 2011 will be flown in and given hotel accommodations for the week of spring break 2011! |
| NBC Searches for America's Best Voice NBC wants to know your story and why you are a star in the making. You will be part of a hit TV series The Voice, where you are mentored by music industry pro's, compete weekly in front of judges and fans will decide which singer wins the Grand Prize. Entries are being handled by click here. |
| Boost Your Social Network Numbers Capacity Productions is an organization dedicated to getting your viral messages out to the masses. For a small fee you can purchase their guaranteed promotions which will focus on increasing your social media numbers. You can purchase facebook likes, twitter followers or YouTube video views. Check out what they have to offer here www.capacityproductions.net. |
| Electro/Indie Pop Artists/Bands Sought An Independent Music Publishing company is looking to sign new talent. This company does Film & TV placements, but also has a digital distribution deal through an imprint of a Major Label. Expressive, current-sounding MALE or FEMALE vocals are welcome. For complete details, visit http://bit.ly/gOwnYy |
| Booker Seeks All-Genres Local Los Angeles booker seeks all genres of music to play a variety of Los Angeles venues including El Cid, the Joint, the Viper Room and more. For complete details, email desired gig dates, EPK and other links to bookLAmusic@gmail.com. |
| Lloyd Simon of MTV launches Tap Music The Tap Music is a digital music platform aimed at empowering new and underground artists. Simon hopes it to be a social hub that exposes musicians and joins them to other industry pros, artists and fans alike. Check it out, let us know what you think. |
| Better than The Van Seeks Intern If you've got the suave of Twitter, Facebook and Blogaroo down then you've got a shot at joining the team that makes it possible for musicians all across the world to find their way to at least a fresh slice of carpet, Click Here!! |
| Ready, Set, Songrila! Songrila has already started accepting submissions for their 2011 competition. Winners will receive radio, digital and homepage promotions as well as a custom newsletter. Best part is, it's free! To find out more, visit www.songrila.com. |
| Piano Teachers Sought After school program in Los Angeles, CA, is in need of a few inspirational keyboard and piano teachers to inspire the cities youth. For complete details, click here. |
| 2011 is Here! New Years Resolutions are a funny thing, so the staff here at MC hope that this year you collaborate, innovate and create in more ways than you did last year and we will still be here to help make all of that possible for you for years to come. |
| Moonlab Music Accepting Submissions Composers! Moonlab Music, a production music and sound design company with a focus in film/TV, is currently accepting submissions. Send links of samples of your music to music@moonlabmusic.com. If accepted they will send you a complete submissions packet. |
| Read MC Online The January issue of Music Connection magazine is now available online for FREE at www.musicconnection.com/digital. |
| TAXI Critiques New Music All artists that belong to TAXI do not only have the privileged of easily submitting for film/TV, publishing and more music placement opportunities, but they are eligible to have their songs critiqued by respected industry veterans. To find out more about TAXI and how your career can benefit by using TAXI's services, click here. |
| Online Music Tutorials Are you an AMP member that teaches Music Education online and shares the videos via YouTube? If so, send JuilannaY@MusicConnection.com a link to your YouTube channel. |
| National Alliance for Music Theater (NAMT) NAMT is currently accepting submissions for their community funded, 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals in N.Y.C. For complete details or to submit, visit www.namt.org/festival-sumission. |
| Music Connection & likeZebra Event If you are coming out to join us at the KeyClub in Los Angeles, CA tonight make sure to arrive early. We will have MC staffers, photographers, videographers and more around the building, so make sure to introduce yourself! If you are going to be at the event and would like to give an "I Believe" video clip, please contact Juilanna ASAP juliannay@musicconnection.com. |
| DC Music Fest Seeking Talent If you are in the DC area, festival throwers are seeking 12 local acts to perform during the community event on May 7, 2011. For complete details and to submit, visit www.dcmusicfest.com. |
| John Lennon Songwriting Contest Deadline With only a week left to submit your skills for a chance to win over $275,000 in cash and prizes, what are you waiting for, ink to dry? -- it's an electronic submission folks! So if you've got something to promote and you're waiting for an opportunity to come along that would boost your potential, visit www.jlsc.com for complete details and to submit before Dec. 15th. |
| MTV Seeks Music Programmer The network's NYC location is seeking an entrepreneurial music person to create a strategy for the brand to dramatically increase the station's reach and connect with its global audience through music. To find out more or to apply, click here. |
| Music Connection Celebrates On Dec. 14th in conjunction with likeZebra, Music Connection will throw an all out soiree to showcase three of our Hot 100 bands from 2010 along with Everclear. Come out. It's FREE. For details and to RSVP, click here. |
| LA Debut: Red Bull Music Academy Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash will debut in L.A. on Dec. 2nd in partnership with Dim Mak, Stones Throw, Dub Club and Smog. For complete details, visit www.redbullusa.com/RBMAclash. |
| As the Clock Strikes Midnight Your opportunity to automatically be considered for a CMJ Music Marathon and Sonicbids spotlight during the 2011 CMJ event ceases. For complete details and to apply, visit www.sonicbids.com/cmj. |
| Get Your Kids Started Early If you are in Las Vegas, local musician Claude Borders has just jumpstarted an entry level program, a mentoring and tutoring studio for our young aspiring artists, the Ensemble Arts Academy. It's a great place to spark kids from 3-11 years old interest and music talents. For more information on camps and classes, visit www.EnsembleArtsAcademy.com. |
| Happy Thanksgiving! Safe Travels! The staff here at MC wishes all of our readers and AMP members a hearty Thanksgiving. May your day(s) be filled with family, friends, the foods you enjoy and a lot of love. We thank you for your loyal readership, interactions and feedback. Every single one of you rock! (literally) |
| Tuscon, AZ Seeks Temp Music Teacher If you've got an itch to put your lesson planning to work and an Arizona Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certificate with Music K-12 Endorsement, Tuscon has a home for you. To find out more about this position, visit https://tusdjobs.tusd1.org/JobDetails.aspx?Postings=35257. |
| SXSW Showcases? Unofficial showcases? If you are hosting an SXSW party and are still taking music submissions, let us know. E-mail Juliannay@musicconnection.com or Andym@musicconnection.com with any information regarding SXSW events still accepting submissions. |
| A Reminder to Give Back It's important that all people find ways to give back to the community, especially over the holiday season. If you have any shows booked for November or December, consider doing a food drive at your show. Ask your fans, friends and family to bring canned and dried goods to your show and then donate them to your local food banks and shelters. |
| Proof that Diamonds are Rare From November 1 to December 31 Diamond AMPs has committed to donating 10% of all sales to deploy instruments and music gear to our troops in Afghanistan. To show your support for their movement and to find out more about this project, check them out on facebook. |
| Earlybird Registration Fees Ending The LA New Music Seminar is offering 2 entries for the price of 1 as the early-bird registration fees. To get in on this sweet deal, you must register prior to Tuesday, November 23rd. Also, one lucky NMS attendee will win tickets to the Grammy's! |
| Need a Boost in Your Marketing Game? Check out JiggyPiggy.co a site that prides itself on award winning marketing and artist development for the independent musician. |
| Playing a Benefit for Veterans today? If so, blog about it here on AMP. Keep us up-to-date not only on your commercial shows but the charity work and programs you are involved in. MC loves hearing how musicians find ways to give back. |
| Citation Records Seeks New Artists They are looking for both recording contracts and licensing agreements and are located just outside of Park City, UT. Send submissions to Citation Records c/o Artist Submissions P.O. Box 18813, Kearns, UT 84118 or contact via e-mail Bobby Hanson bhanson@citationrecords.com. |
| Hello Music & New Music Seminar Partner That's right, the two have partnered in search of the 2011 "Artist on the Verge." Winners of the NMS search will receive over $50,000 in prizes along with exposure, connections and more. To find out more, visit www.hellomusic.com. |
| Prism Sound Giveaway Prism Sound is giving away a copy of SADiE 6 Sound Suite and an Orpheus firewire interface. To find out more, check out this week's Weekly Bulletin |
| NYC Talent Booker Intern Sought Candidates must be able to devote a minimum of 2 Saturday nights a month from 6:30pm to 10pm and be over 21. Email your resume and 3 favorite bands to suzanne@hotmail.com |
| Touring though Pueblo, CO in December? Well, if you are passing through and wishing you could pick up a set somewhere, check out The Red Raven's Gallery who are seeking a few additional acts. |
| Play January NAMM 2011 One lucky band or solo artist will win a spot in the who's who of NAMM performers from Whotune Live Cams. Deadline for entry is Nov. 20th. Don't waste time! For complete details and to submit, visit whotune.com. |
| Read Music Connection via your Phone You can now view the current issue of Music Connection magazine from your smart phone. Visit www.musicconnection.com/digital to check it out! |
| Ghooling Around! Have fun out there this weekend guys and gals! This is one of the busiest weekends for nightlife and entertainment. I hope everyone has a kick ass gig this weekend! I know I'll be out on the town so send me a tweet @musicconnection if you've got a house party or show in West Hollywood, I should peep :) |
| Have You Checked Out likeZEBRA.com? likeZEBRA.com is a website that caters to helping you master the web and your own website's functions. Take control, know the resources available to you and work with the software that seems to be the best fit for your online representation. |
| Elevate Your Play Sweepstakes Hello Music has teamed with Virgin America, Guitar Center and DiscMakers to give away a $1,500 prize from each sponsor every two weeks, with the first prize being awarded this Friday, Oct. 30th. For complete details on how to get involved, click here |
| When a Deal is on the Table If you are hesitant about the deal initially, don't fret. Just relax and sleep on it, nothing needs to happen instantly anyways. If the tension doesn't go away you'll know to pass, but if you rest and feel refreshed you can keep the conversation moving. |
| Nov. 1 Deadline The SXSW and JanSport Battle of the Bands deadline is looming. Once you've submitted to SXSW at www.sonicbids.com/sxsw, you will receive further instructions from Sonicbids on how to make your FREE submission to the JanSport Battle of the Bands competition. Of 10 finalists, JanSport, in conjunction with Sonicbids, will select the grand prize winner who will be revealed on Jan. 25, 2011. |
| Music Connection Accepting Video Submissions We are accepting video submissions for the "I Believe" video series here on AMP. To submit, simply create your own "I Believe" video and leave a link to your video on our YouTube page, found here. Hey! If you've got any other cool videos you believe your fellow musicians would enjoy, leave them as a comment too! |
| SXSW Panels Sure, it's great to bring the band to SXSW and play a few dive venues, maybe you will get lucky and score a quality showcase or two. However, you don't want to miss out on the panels, this is where the real education and networking begins. For a complete list of subject matter and panelists, visit http://sxsw.com/music/talks/panels. |
| SXSW Panels Sure, it's great to bring the band to SXSW and play a few dive venues, maybe you will get lucky and score a quality showcase or two. However, you don't want to miss out on the panels, this is where the real education and networking begins. For a complete list of subject matter and panelists, visit http://sxsw.com/music/talks/panels. |
| Music Therapist needed at CHLA The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles is on the hunt for a fresh new music therapist. For more details and to apply, click here. |
| FREE Copy of Get Him to the Greek 10 lucky Music Connection twitter followers will have the opportunity to receive one Blu-ray or standard copy of the outrageous comedy FREE. For details on how to enter to win, follow us at www.twitter.com/musicconnection. |
| SXSW Early Bird Deadline Approaching The submission fees for SXSW will increase on October 7th. Submit now for the lowest price that will be offered this year, $30. For complete details, visit http://ow.ly/2Mltd |
| You Pick the Line-Up for a Major Festival? That's right, Lollaplooza has opened the polls and is letting you vote on the future of Lollaplooza 2011. Polls are open until Oct. 7th. Hey, if you've got enough fans, maybe you could launch your own campaign and get voted in. Good Luck! http://bit.ly/cTAFPY |
| University of Houston Seeks Associate Director of Bands This is a tenure-track position that includes administrative assistance of the "Spirit of Houston" Cougar Marching Band, Cheer & Dance Teams. If this interests you or if you'd like to apply, visit http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000648297-01 |
| Small Town Sound Search Sonicbids and PlayNetwork have teamed up to seek out the unsigned breakthrough female-fronted band of 2011. Submissions will be accepted now until Oct. 8th. For complete details and to submit, visit www.mauricesmusic.sonicbids.com. |
| Feist To Release Documentary "Look at What the Light Did Now" documents the musical and visual collaborations that were part of the journey for the artists Grammy nominated album The Reminder. To watch the trailer now, visit http://www.listentofeist.com/lawtldn. |
| AOL Musica Latino Seeks Intern Must be bilingual and currently enrolled in college. The position is part-time but may move to full-time during breaks. For complete details, click here. |
| Swedes Jacked by Americans Swedish heavy metal outfit, Katatonia, had two Mayones guitars, straps and wireless transmitters stolen from them at their stop in St. Paul, MN, on Saturday during their first North American tour. The group will continue to forge across North America and back, as they round out the final two weeks of the tour. Good luck guys! |
| Volunteer Where You Can You don't always have to volunteer for large organizations that are well known or for music events and companies that might get you ahead. It's always better to volunteer because you support the lifestyle, health, happiness and goals of all humans. |
| In 2010 Can You Be A Blues Champion? Well, the SoCal Blues Society seems to believe so and they are hosting their annual competition to prove it. Contestants can win up to $2,000 +prizes and entrance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. For more information or to submit, visit www.socalblues.org. |
| MusicXray.com Launches S20 S20 is a "matching service that automatically pairs songs to opportunities. The platform is currently used by over 600 industry pros. MusicXray.com sign up an submissions are free. Check it out! Then blog about your experience here! |
| 2011 Ann Arbor Summer Music Fest The 1984 founded and community supported music festival in Ann Arbor, MI, is now accepting submissions. For complete details and to submit, visit http://bit.ly/ctcWj9 |
| Cisco Adler Bestows a Crown He may be not be a legend or a mega-superstar but he is giving DJs and producers the chance to be crowned with the title of beat master. Submit remixes of "Party Till We Die," by 12pm Pacific time on Tuesday, Sept. 21st to bit.ly/BeatTheRemix to participate. |
| Warner Brothers Seeks Music Coordinator This is a full-time position responsible for coordinating both creative and administrative duties in addition to general office duties. For more information or to apply for this position, click here. |
| Walt Disney's Music Pub. Seeks Financial Analyst Eligible candidates must have a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related majors and a minimum of 1-2 years of proven relatable experience. Disney Music Group also includes Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records (including the Mammoth Records and Buena Vista Records labels), Lyric Street Records and Buena Vista Concerts. For more information and to apply, click here. |
| Events on AMP Don't forget to post your show dates on AMP. Also, if you are trying to start a unique or niche community of collaborating musicians beyond the internet, start scheduling meetups and posting those on AMP, you just might meet some new, fresh and talented folks. Good luck! |
| Metal Bands Sought for Soundtrack The upcoming wrestling film "Canned Heat" featuring Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow, Grindhouse, From Dusk Till Dawn, etc.) is in need of a heavy-hitting soundtrack. Bands interested in joining the soundtrack can send an e-mail to mail@bartgabriel.com. |
| Be Positive Everything you do in life is your decision, be proud of the choices you make. This will make your work seem light and entertaining, if you are stressed about your work/art it will be evident in your 'finished product.' |
| Music Connection comes to Smart Phones You can now check out September's issue of Music Connection Magazine on your smart phones (excluding Blackberries). Simply go to www.musicconnection.com/digital to start reading. There is NO fee to read MC's online edition. |
| Koffeehouse Accepting Artist Submissions Koffeehouse is an LA based production and promotion company known for showcasing emerging singer-songwriters and bands. They have worked with A Fine Frenzy, After Midnight Project, Jenni Alpert, Stacy Clark and more. To submit material, e-mail links to your website, live performance videos and music to chris@koffeehouse.com. For more info, visit http://koffeehouse.com/. |
| Celebrate John Lennon On September 23 in NYC at the famed Radio City Music Hall, the Fab Faux will present some of John Lennon's greatest music from The Beatles and his solo career. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Spirit Foundation, which was set up by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. To get tickets, click here. |
| Looking to Travel Abroad? Ready to slide your trombone around the world? Sing to Africa, Europe or even Indonesia?!? The NYC, Jazz at Lincoln Center is currently accepting applications for their Rhythm Road 2011-2012 tour. Ten ensembles will be chosen for the tour. For more information and to submit, click here. |
| Sunset Strip Music Festival The SSMF kicks-off next Thursday and Julianna Young will be there Saturday, August 28 with a video camera to capture "I Believes" and short interview clips. If you are going to be performing or in attendance and would like to participate, e-mail juliannay@musicconnection.com. |
| Better Than The Van Compilation Disc Already a fan of BTTV? Now they are providing you with another reason to love them, and providing you with the opportunity to be a part of the upcoming compilation disc they intend to release. Nine bands will be selected to be featured on the disc, so submit your music already! For complete details and to submit, click here. |
| HATCHfest Deadline Looms Sept. 2 is the last day that HATCHfest will be accepting submissions. HATCHfest takes place in Bozeman, MT, and prides itself on stimulating young artist's creativity throughout the world, by connecting new filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers, architects, writers and fine artists with award-winning veterans in the entertainment industry. For more details and to submit, visit http://hatchfest.org. |
| Outside Lands Keeps on Giving During San Francisco, CA's 3rd annual music & arts festival in conjunction with Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents, they were able to generate over $3 million in proceeds to be donated to San Francisco Recreation & Park Department. |
| Sirius XM Radio seeking Intern Must be enrolled in school, preferably in an audio production degree program. If you are ready to be a slave for one the largest satelitte radio distrbutors, click here. |
| Better Than The Van Needs Testers The good ole' boys and girls over at Better Than The Van are giving you guys the opportunity to help them out for once and take their new beta version for a test drive. If you support those who support you and your peers alike, click here. |
| Win 2 VIP Tickets, UPROAR Music Fest. Today is the final day that fans can bid on eBay for a chance to receive two (2) VIP tickets to the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival, where they will watch their favorite band perform ONSTAGE! The winner will also receive: Level 1 premium reserved seats OR General Admission 'Pit' tickets, a backstage guided tour, limited edition "Working Crew" shirts, full access to the VIP Rockstar Energy Drink Lounge, front-of-the-line access to Best Buy artist signings and one EVANS drumhead signed by Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour and Halestorm. More info: rockstaruproar.com. |
| Fundraiser For the Gulf? Who's got one? Is your band doing anything cool to raise money to help aid in the gulf cleanup? If so let Julianna Young know about it and she'll do the best she can to support your cause, juliannay@musicconnection.com. |
| ReverbNation, Ernie Ball & CMJ Music Marathon We have banned together to provide artists the opportunity to play a showcase during NYC's CMJ Music Marathon with no submission fee. To find out more and to submit your request, visit www.reverbnation.com/CMJshowcase2010. |
| Your Chance to be Featured on AMP Check out the "I Believe" series at the bottom of the page. Make a video similar to the ones posted where you tell us what YOU believe and it's pretty likely that we will add your video to our series. If you have any questions, e-mail Julianna Young, juliannay@musicconnection.com |
| Vocalists Seeking the Best Tips Check out Teri Danz's monthly newsletter, each month she features a few tips, equipment specials and up-to-date info on the local happening for the artist looking for new collaborations, open mics or contests. To start receiving her helpful hints, e-mail cybergrl@earthlink.net to be added to her mailing list or to find out more information on Teri, visit www.teridanz.com. |
| Indie on the Move In MC's guide of the top 100 sites for musicians, we included Indie on the Move. Why? Because it rocks! Well, it's a site that helps you rock. When you are planning your tours, it lets you know about all the venues that can be found along the road and what they are looking for. Check it out, www.indieonthemove.com. |
| Need a Ghostwriter? Are you a Ghostwriter? Check out Rap-Rebirth.com. , a website that caters to collaborating with hip-hoppers looking to raise the bar and bring back the importance of lyrical content. They focus on keeping an artist's authenticity by working closely with them to ensure the lyrics fit their life, influences and album goals. They also have a "Proving Ground" where fellow ghostwriters can share lyrics, gossip and encourage one another. Samples start as low as $25. |
| NARIP hosting Music Marketing Panel Tomorrow - July 29th - in Los Angeles, NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals) will be at SAE teaching a, "How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan" course. To enroll or to get more information about NARIP, visit www.narip.com. |
| Bring on SXSW! If you are ready to start submitting for 2010 SXSW showcase spots, start with MusicGorilla.com, a site that has hosted successful showcases for the last 6 years. To apply to be a part of their event, click here, or for more information visit MusicGorilla.com or email info@musicgorilla.com. |
| Royalty Analyst Sought by UMG Must be willing to work overtime as required, have 4-year college degree and have record label royalty experience. To get complete details, or to apply for this position, click here. |
| Preserving the Relationship When considering others to collaborate with, after you have established an ability to communicate, don't commit until you are sure that your weakness can be met with their strengths and visa versa. Ensuring the bond is truly strengthened by the partnership making it unlikely to end on a sour note. |
| KROQ Locals Only Local Los Angeles Radio is accredited with being a major player in the success of once local bands Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Briggs, Carney, Saint Motel, Halos, Crash Kings and plenty more. To submit your music to be a part of the KROQ "Locals Only" programming, you simply need the follow the instructions found here. |
| MC Cover Story, Wolfmother Announce US Tour The group is start their US tour on August 8th in Chicago on none-other than the cities most blessed music festival, Lolapalloza. There are 10 stops on their US tour. To find out more on this group, visit www.wolfmother.com. |
| Industry Poker Tournament Comes to LA SPARS and Village Studios are set to host the 2nd Annual Recording Industry Poker Tournament on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer David Reitzas, this Texas Hold 'Em charity tournament will bring together more than 100 of music industry's top producers, engineers, musicians and audio manufacturers. All tournament proceeds will benefit Sound Art L.A. For more information on this event, click here |
| Got Some Extra Cash? Donate! Eagles Of Death Metal bassist Brian O'Connor needs you to help him fight cancer. To find out more and to donate, visit http://bit.ly/cLbQOL |
| Slash Plays with State Line Empire Winners of Guitar Center's "Your Next Record Contest," State Line Empire are not only getting the opportunity to record a 3-song EP with legendary producer Mike Clink, but now Slash has agreed to perform alongside the group for their single. |
| NBC Seeking Music Equipment Coordinator The Coordinator will be support for the house band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Must have 5+ years of experience working in music production. For more details, visit here |
| Working With a Charity? Is your music helping fund a charity? Have you started your own non-profit? Tell us about the charitable deeds your involved in by sending Julianna Young, juliannay@musicconnection.com an email about your choice charity. |
| Wanna Be a Key Player at BMI? Well, here is an opportunity to get your foot in the door. They are currently seeking an assistant to a VP. For complete details and to apply, visit here. |
| Spending Nights in the Studio I know we are all guilty of staying in the studio too late and being tired during our day jobs. Just make sure that your studio time is focused, it's easy to practice a few songs, banter about personal stuff and then talk business and then travel into many other conversations. Avoid the chaotic conversations, have an agenda for all time spent in recording, rehearsal and during band meetings. This way all of your energy can be focused and there is no wasted time. |
| Hey Bands! Contest Winners Announced Olivia Henken and Andrea Davidson are two lucky gals that are getting the opportunity to play in front of thousands of unsuspecting fans during the HullabaLOU Music Festival in Louisville, KY. Congrats ladies! |
| Marching Bands ready to march in 24 hours? Well the city of Columbia, SC needs you! They intend to have a full-fledged parade honoring the Gamecocks baseball team. For more details on how you can get involved, visit here |
| Lilith Tour is seeking a Social Media Ambassador! One lucky show-goer in each city will receive top-notch media credentials to share photos, tweets, videos, and more documenting their day at Lilith. For a chance to win, email lilithfair@nettwerk.com with the subject line "CITY NAME - Lilith Ambassador." In the email include your name, your Lilith city, and a short explanation why you'd be the best Social Media Ambassador for your city. Good luck! |
| Sam Ash Music is Seeking New Instructors Sam Ash Music in Indianapolis is currently looking for experienced Guitar, Bass, Drum and Keyboard instructors who have a minimum of five students to provides lessons in the following styles: Rock, Blues, Jazz and Bluegrass. For more information or to submit your resume, email Lee Mendelson at Lee.Mendelson@samashmusic.com or call 516-686-4127. |
| Kudos to the Mayo Clinic For another successfully transplanted liver! Rock n' Roller Gregg Allman of the Allman Brother's is one of the lucky few Hep C patients to receive a used, yet perfectly okay liver. We wish him a healthy recovery! For updates on his recovery, visit www.greggallman.com. |
| Indie Movie & Soundtrack Seeking Music This movie intends to expose music in the same manner as AMERICAN GRAFFITI, THE BREAKFAST CLUB and NICK & NORA'S INFINITE PLAYLIST did with the music they incorporated in their film. For complete details and to submit music, visit here. |
| Indie Movie & Soundtrack Seeking Music This movie intends to expose music in the same manner as AMERICAN GRAFFITI, THE BREAKFAST CLUB and NICK & NORA'S INFINITE PLAYLIST did with the music they incorporated in their film. For complete details and to submit music, visit click here. |
| Wishing you could join an infamous hair metal band? Dude! Whitesnake is seeking a new bassists. Legendary hair-metal megastars need you! To find out more, visit here |
| Don't Take Anyone for Granted Not everyone can play an intricate part in your career, but everyone has something to offer from their ears, to their penmanship to telling at least one other person about ya. Even that person who spreads negatives lies about you is important, so smile and be accepting of everyone in this crazy biz you meet. Welcome their ideas and write them a song, if they ask. |
| Gibson Announce GuitarTown GuitarTown is set to hit the Sunset Strip in August of 2010 with more than 25 10-foot tall fiberglass Gibson Les Paul model guitars strategically placed along 1.6 miles of the infamous rockstar boulevard. For more details, visit www.gibson.com |
| ArtistData and Sonicbids Partner Up ArtistData has 25,000 dedicated musicians managing profiles through their software and Sonicbids connects over 245,000 artists, so this new juncture is going to provide new and great resources for musicians in just a matter of clicks. For more information on the merger or company, visit www.artistdata.com |
| Track to Benefit Gulf Relief Foundation Musical collaborators Lenny Kravitz, Tim Robbins, Trombone Shorty and Mos Def have released an updated version of the 1960s New Orleans Mardi Gras standard, "Ain't My Fault." All proceeds will be donated to www.gulfaid.org. |
| Become an OurStage City Rep OurStage's NYC office is looking for people to promote the local music scene. So if you are one who encourages both the band and devoted music lovers, check out this opp click here. |
| It's Friday People! Get out there and jam this weekend! Then come back to AMP and blog about the pros and cons of your gig. Seek out advice from your fellow brethren and sistern on the AMP network or at least warn them of about the biz practices of others. |
| North Park Music Thing San Diego Music and Media Conference still has showcase spots open. For more information and to apply, visit www.northparkmusicthing.com |
| Dr.Luke Seeks an Engineer/Technical Assistant Dr. Luke has co-written and co-produced, "Since You've Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "Who Knew," "I Kissed a Girl," "Hot N' Cold," "Circus," "Right Round," "My Life Would Suck Without You," "Party in the U.S.A.," " Tik Tok," "California Girls" and more. To find out more about this position and to apply, click here. |
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Contact: amanda@lafamos.com Web: thomasneptune.com Seeking: TV/Film, Mgmt, Label Style: Pop AMP Member Username: tneptune14 A recent John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner, this smooth voiced artist's work is expertly crafted and captured with impressive clarity. The bittersweet ballad "Unbreakable" has an undeniable, if formulaic, radio-friendly thrust. "The Good Times" takes a look back at days that were leaner, yet happier, for the singer. Our favorite is the stirring "We're Beautiful," where all of Neptune's gifts shine and his humanistic message soars thanks to skillful engineering that gives the song dynamic range. The result is his richest, most affecting piece of work. |
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The Players: Abby Holden, vocals, guitar, piano Material: UK based singer-songwriter Abby Holden describes herself as an indie pop artist, true to an extent but it somewhat limits the scope of her music. Hooky and accessible, her material could easily be considered mainstream pop with touches of pop/country, folk/rock and several other sub-genres. "The Flipside," the title cut from her current CD, is a sort of pop/rock rant showcasing some great guitar work and revealing Holden's scrappier side. The diametrically opposed "Believe in Me" is a straightahead power pop ballad, generic in subject matter but extremely well written and well sung. Musicianship: Holden is fluent on both piano and guitar which she alternates throughout the show. She is a classically trained pianist which gives her a strong foundation to fall back on. Equally at ease when she switches to guitar, Holden jockeys effortlessly between styles and rhythms. As a singer, she has a warm sound, well-balanced with excellent pitch and vocal control. Performance: In town for a 10-day tour, one of Holden's gigs included a stop at this popular West Village watering hole and eatery. It was obvious that playing music comes naturally to this New Zealand native who has been performing since she was a child. She had tremendous focus in addition to her musical skills. But even with all this in her favor and an appreciative audience to boot, any artist would have found this venue challenging. Between the clanking of glassware, the rumble of the cappuccino machine and some unavoidable incidental talking, Holden had her work cut out for her. She managed to transcend all these distractions like a true pro delivering a worthy performance. She closed her set with an energetic acoustic guitar version of Michael Jackson's "I Want You Back" which gave the show a strong finish and a point of reference for the audience. Summary: Versatility and solid musicianship is Abby Holden's ace in the hole. She can write and perform in a multitude of styles while maintaining her own center. Holden is at ease on stage and in a less hectic setting she would have had a better chance at reaching out to the audience and more of an opportunity for us to get to know her. In spite of these obstacles, Holden sailed through the set and rose to the occasion. It is no wonder that she is making headway on the London music scene and with repeat visits to New York will very likely do the same here. --Ellen Woloshin |
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