Sonicbids Recently Added Opportunities

BE Colleges - Northern Plains College Booking 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

BE Colleges - Northern Plains College Booking 2010
Deadline: Dec 4, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

BE Colleges, is in search of artists interested in being booked on college campuses across the country. BE Colleges is a member of NACA and will have a booth at the NACA Northern Plains Conference in St Paul, MN April 2010. At least one Sonicbids artist will be chosen to be added to the BE Colleges Roster and to be represented at the NACA Northern Plains Conference! This is an excellent opportunity to have dedicated, focused representation at the best college booking conferences in the United States.

BE Colleges is now accepting submissions for representation in the Northern Plains region. Artists of all genres are welcome, and every event provides guaranteed compensation.

Apply now for your chance to be represented for college booking in: Montana, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

When programming campus entertainment, colleges will look no further than BE Colleges. They supply premier regional and national acts for colleges all around the country. Whether it's a band, comedian, or lecturer, BE Colleges has it all. They handle all aspects of production and strive to make every event a success!

For more info, visit: http://www.be-colleges.com

Indie Music Universe- Artist/Band of the Week

info@sonicbids.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Indie Music Universe- Artist/Band of the Week
Deadline: Feb 9, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Indie Music Universe (IMU) is a resource website for fans of independent music. They help music lovers discover and connect with indie music that matches their styles and tastes. IMU features some of the hottest acts across all genres, gives reviews of popular indie albums, and post noteworthy news and events.

This listing is for consideration for Artist/Band of the Week, which features artists and bands that are generating a buzz in the industry, have a strong following of fans, and put out good, quality music.

Submissions of all genres of indie music are accepted.

For more info, visit: http://www.indiemusicuniverse.com

New Zealand Online Songwriting Competition

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

New Zealand Online Songwriting Competition
Deadline: Mar 31, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The NZ Online Songwriting Competition is launching 2010 Peace Song. The non-genre, online based songwriting competition provides theme based songwriting competitions which partner with humanitarian and other charities to encourage, inspire and empower positivity in songwriting. There will be prizes awarded for both New Zealand and International artists.

Entrants worldwide are invited to set aside genre and create a single piece of music which best encapsulates an inspired peace message. In the case of 'Peace Song', 30 Human Rights videos form the basis of inspiration for songwriters to write a song which could influence audiences to positive change.

Prizes are targeted at empowering the aspiring singer songwriter at the entry level and include an International prize package and a New Zealand prize package.

The international prize package valued at NZ$10,000 includes a home studio recording package for computer by Jansen Professional Audio & Lighting, A personal vocal coaching with a top 40 singer Yulia, artist brand development by Barach Media and music business coaching with a current commercial artist manager.

The NZ prize package includes a day in the studio with NZ music award winning producer Chris Whyte to produce an acoustic instrument song or instrumental demo. Travel expenses within NZ are part of the NZ prize package. Conditions Apply.

Judges include two times NZ music award winning Yulia, NZ Music Awards winning music Producer Chris Whyte, Classic Hits Commercial Radio breakfast host Rick Watson and artist manager Glyn MacLean, also the competition founder.

All artists will receive song feedback. All artist song submissions will be added to NZ Singer Songwriter 'label' and be promoted on the 'label' widget on Reverbnation. The competition reaches a crescendo during NZ Music. Month in May 2010.

For more info, visit: http://www.nzsingersongwriters.co.nz

Indie104 - iRADIO LA (Winter '09)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Indie104 - iRADIO LA (Winter '09)
Deadline: Feb 11, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Indie104 - iRADIO LA, voted as the first "Internet Radio Station Of The Year" by New Music Weekly Magazine, is the world's first and most popular Independent Radio station, playing 100% original music by unsigned bands 24/7/365. Since 1998, iRADIO LA has broken the sound barriers with stellar programming that quenches the world's thirst for great new music, one wave after another. Indie104 ~ iRADIO LA is an online streaming station available on the web and on cell phones.

Featured shows hosted by top producers include, Indie Traffic Jam, Colorado Wave, Indie Music Wave, On The Horizon, Top 40 Show, BACA Nation, and a steady stream of awesome, socially-conscious programming. Indie104 ~ iRADIO LA will keep you tuned in and turned on to the hottest music format on earth. Indie 104 is leading the way in brave new music, including Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Country-Rock, Alt-Rock, and World Beat.

For more info, visit: http://www.iradiola.com/

Seeking Folk/Folk-Rock Tracks for Magazine Reviews

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Seeking Folk/Folk-Rock Tracks for Magazine Reviews
Deadline: Dec 11, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Seeking Folk and Folk/Rock tracks for interactive online magazine The Alternate Root.

Once accepted, songs will be reviewed in the magazine and success stories of note will be profiled. Artists will be featured in the weekly Featured Artists section. Space is limited but all music that is exciting, fresh and honors the past while expanding on the genre will be considered.

The Alternate Root is looking for artists with full album releases. All material must be broadcast quality, no demos. Career goals and successes will certainly help with decisions.

For more info, visit: http://www.thealternateroot.com

HD Music Now - Film, TV, Advertising (Nov '09 - Feb '10)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

HD Music Now - Film, TV, Advertising (Nov '09 - Feb '10)
Deadline: Feb 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

HD Music Now is a music publishing and placement firm based in CA. They have used their website and their contacts within the industry to help place music in places like MTV, CNN, CNN Headline News, NBC, VISA, and Indie Films. They are constantly adding new artists/materials to their website. Prominent placements include Showtime's Weeds and HBO's True Blood. The plan behind the website is functionality and simplicity for quick review and placement of music.

HD Music Now is currently looking to expand their catalog. All genres of music are welcome. Different contracts exist for music cues (Orchestral and Instrumental). Please submit only full songs/cues for consideration. If your song is not submitted in full, it cannot be selected. This is the great avenue for any artist to get some great exposure and compensation by allowing your music to work for you in the licensing business.

For more info, visit: http://www.HDmusicnow.com

Steel City Coffee (Nov '09-Feb '10)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Steel City Coffee (Nov '09-Feb '10)
Deadline: Feb 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Steel City Coffee House hosts concerts on Fridays and Saturday evenings. Occasionally, acts that have a strong regional appeal will be considered for days other than Friday or Saturday. Compensation is negotiated at the time of selection and booking.

Open Mic features a variety of local and regional talent. In general, each performance lasts for 2-songs/10-minutes. You never know what's up next, acoustic guitar, flute, poem, bass, mandolin, or a Native American chant. The open mic runs from 7:30 - 10:30 every Thursday night.

The venue has a maximum seating capacity of 92 persons; as such, they attempt to fill the venue each and every concert. Local draw is not necessarily required, but it remains a factor in the booking process.

For more info, visit: http://www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

Tainted Blue Studios Presents: From the Penthouse (Nov-Dec 09)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Tainted Blue Studios Presents: From the Penthouse (Nov-Dec 09)
Deadline: Dec 31, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

"From The Penthouse" is a monthly music showcase series performed at world famous Tainted Blue Studios in Times Square every first Monday of the month. The live performances have grown to become New York's hottest underground music event.

Some places just seem to hold onto history. For years, top artists like Snoop Dogg, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Outkast and Mariah Carey, have made incredible music in the Penthouse rooms of this legendary studio.

Executive Producer Patrick Shaw and his team pick four great artists to play four songs live for a select audience of industry professional and fans. The whole event is recorded live by Tainted Blue's award winning staff of engineers and producers and passed along to the musicians free of charge.

This show is about community and talent. The series spawned from a conversation between Patrick Shaw and the band members of Belt, who produce the show in partnership with NYC songwriter/booking agent Christina LaRocca and the studio's manager, Jillian Kelleher.

Some of our past performers include: April Smith & the Great Picture Show, Andy Mac, Casey Desmond, Elizabeth & the Catapult, Rachel Platten, Wakey! Wakey!, Bess Rogers, Kid Nap Kin,Belt, Hank & Cupcakes, Mary Brag Sullvan, Clinton Curtis, Caroline Gulde, John Schmitt, Josh McMillan, Christina LaRocca & Heavy Weather, Pie Boys Flat, Matt Singer, Royal Pine, Jeff Jacobsen, Chris Kuffner, Byron Zanos, Nakatomi Plaza, Kill the Camera and many others.

What sets Tainted Blue Studios apart?

Tainted Blue Studios is a professional recording studio based in the heart of Times Square, New York City. They've poured their heart and soul into creating a professional studio where the comfortable surroundings inspire creativity, and the blending of analog and digital flourishes. They have a large and versatile live room that they match with the best equipment in town.

For more info, visit: http://www.fromthepenthouse.com

Filter Magazine: Discovering the Undiscovered (November 2009)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Filter Magazine: Discovering the Undiscovered (November 2009)
Deadline: Nov 27, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

FILTER is the premiere music lifestyle publication covering on-the-verge bands and cutting edge musicians for the intelligent music lover.

Discovering the Undiscovered is a monthly contest to help promote the discovery of good music. Each month FILTER will choose one artist to rally behind. Using FILTER's resources to bring credible attention to the winning artist, the following properties will be leveraged for the duration of one month and the selected artist will receive:

An option for a digital recording contract with Filter US Recordings
FILTER's 12 city newsletters (LA, NYC, SF, DC, Boston, Chicago, Philly, Austin, Dallas, Portland, Seattle, Denver) will feature the Artist's bio and mp3 as the pick of the week for download.
The winning artist will be featured across filter-mag.com, including: news items, video (if available), digital downloads, album picks, and reviews, as well as a bio feature within the Discovering the Undiscovered blog. For a rundown of 2008 winners, check here. .
A special ad will be created for the winning artist and featured in FILTER Magazine and/or the Good Music Guide
Click Through banner ads will also be created and present on Filter's online properties to heighten awareness for the FILTER's Band of the Month

In addition, 5 runners-up will receive a 1-year subscription to Filter.

Through these efforts FILTER will provide an avenue for awareness for undiscovered bands so fans gain awareness of the artist's music; thus generating a buzz and opening doors for more opportunities within the music industry.

Click here to check out an interview with Samantha Feld from Filter, as she talks about the DTU program, the submissions they receive and what bands are doing right and wrong when they submit.

The only requirement for selection is that the artist has some sort of body of recordings. Existing press is a plus but not required.

The only requirement for selection is that the artist has some sort of body of recordings. Existing press is a plus but not required.

Tyler from Banter Records said this to say, on behalf of The Antiques and City Lights:
"Two of our artists were honored with the "Discovering the Undiscovered" feature in Filter Magazine - The Antiques and City Light. The Antiques especially benefited from this and headlined a Barker Block show in LA that was sponsored by Filter. This feature ultimately led to Filter US Recordings co-releasing The Antiques' album "Cicadas" and really taking them to the next level. We are a small label and I think this proves that Sonicbids really works to get artists of all sizes heard and given the respect they deserve!"

Nive Nielsen had this to say:
My experience with Filter was absolutely great - maybe the best one I've had so far, in terms of Sonicbids applications. They contacted and helped me make a banner etc. I wrote a bunch of times with questions, and got a prompt, patient and helpful reply immediately. The best part about being selected is it got me a lot of attention - increase in web hits, but also after Filter, we got picked up by several blogs and now the article is quoted in other magazines. But maybe the really best part was that I felt validated as a musician. I read Filter myself, and they wanted to spend some time on what I do. It gave me a huge confidence boost. It gives me more credibility as a serious musician with songs that are worth hearing.

Amelia Dunaway said:
"Being selected for 'Discovering the Undiscovered' has definitely given me the leverage to further promote my music that only a magazine feature can provide. It's so difficult these days to get the attention of a publication, particularly for new and emerging artists, so I think it's rad that Filter is making it a point to feature underground music. They have been professional, responsive, and have kept me in mind whenever a licensing opportunity has come up. Filter's 'Discovering the Undiscovered' is a stepping stone that has already proven to be great exposure, and will continue to be."

Caitlin Gutenberger of Two Sheds had this to say about their experience:
"After our submission was accepted, Filter contacted us personally to say how much they enjoyed our music and expressed interest in signing us to their label. We've since put out an EP through them, played some cool Filter Presents shows and had a chance to play the Filter Party at Cedar St. during SXSW 2008. They've also hooked us up with some great promo opportunities, and they help us with publicity and marketing."

Peter from Backlight Records had this to say, on behalf of Holler, Wild Rose:
"The FILTER feature was an invaluable vote of confidence in the band's music and has absolutely opened doors for others to experience their sound. We're very grateful for the exposure... as we continue to reach out to a larger audience."

For more info, visit: http://www.filter-mag.com

Hi-Dive - Denver, CO (Nov '09-Feb '10)

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Hi-Dive - Denver, CO (Nov '09-Feb '10)
Deadline: Feb 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Hi-Dive has consistently been voted the best rock club in Denver, CO (see for yourself here).

The space now occupied by the Hi-Dive has had a varied and illustrious history. In the 1970's, the bar was called the Ellsworth Tavern. It was only one room and was one of many small dives located along Broadway from Second Avenue to Alameda. Broadway had been on the decline and cheap drinks attracted a fairly rough crowd.

The Eighties brought no relief. After the oil bust, many small businesses were forced to sell or simply went out of business. In 1983, two brothers bought the Ellsworth Tavern, cleaned it up and changed the name. They called their new bar Seven South. Their goal was to attract a more youthful clientele and get rid of the winos and bums that frequented the old establishment. Their plan worked. Seven South became a "cool" place for Capitol Hill residents, musicians and artists to hang out. But it was still only one room. The brothers had had their eyes on the space directly to the south of them for some time, and when the business there finally folded, they got an opportunity to expand. They broke through the wall and added a stage to the new and larger room.

Bands started playing seven south and the popularity of the place grew. Denver had few small venues to cater to emerging artists, but in a matter of a few short years, Seven South became the place to play and managed to stay on the cutting edge of music for nearly twenty years.

In 2000, Seven South was sold and turned in to a jam band club called Quixote's True Blue. Again, further expansion took place. The business to the north closed up and another wall was torn out. But the new club only lasted two years. The owner sold to focus attention on a bigger venue.

The Hi-Dive opened November 19, 2003 when a young couple purchased the business. Inspired by years spent living in New York City and the amazing talent and creativity of Denver scenesters, the hi-dive has quickly become one of the most important new venues in town and the only place for hip new bands to be heard and seen. Hi-Dive is predominantly a rock club, so please submit accordingly.

Awards:
Best rock club 2008 Westword Magazine
Best rock club 2006 Westword Magazine
Best rock club 2005 Westword Magazine
Best new club 2004 Westword Magazine

Some bands that have played: Gravy Train, Apollo Sunshine, Art Brut, Liars, Louis XIV, Enon, Black Mountain, Six Parts Seven, and many more.

For more info, visit: http://www.hi-dive.com

A&R Worldwide's Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

A&R Worldwide's Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit
Deadline: Mar 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Get your music in front of music supervisors from companies like EA Games, NBC Universal TV, Chop Shop and others at A&R Worldwide's Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit.

A&R Worldwide is determined to make 2010 the best MUSEXPO West Hollywood, California ever by adding the Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit to debut on Wednesday April 28th, 2010. Panelists at the Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit will select at least three songs from Sonicbids artist submissions to be evaluated for potential use and placement opportunities.

The Global Synch & Consumer Brands Summit will take place at MUSEXPO, an event that hosts some of the most influential executive talent from around the globe to West Hollywood, California (the entertainment business capital of the world). This group will include label presidents, A&R and publishing executives, programmers from the world's most influential and artist-friendly radio stations, film/TV and interactive music supervisors, talent bookers/promoters as well as press and new media executives. MUSEXPO 2010 will also showcase the crme de la crme of emerging US and global talent during its evening showcases at the world renowned Whisky A Go-Go and Viper Room on the legendary Sunset Strip.

For more info, visit: http://www.musexpo.net

Indie Week Toronto 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Indie Week Toronto 2010
Deadline: Jun 18, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

INDIE WEEK CANADA is an unique international music festival looking for the next big thing to bring to Ireland. Industry professionals from fields ranging from A&R, booking, labels, legal, management, press, and production, judge each artist showcase to determine which band is the "best of the fest." The prize is unlike any other: a partial-expenses paid trip overseas to perform for INDIE WEEK IRELAND 2011.

INDIE WEEK IRELAND is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the country with high-calibre Irish acts and to perform for Irish music-industry professionals.

INDIE WEEK prides itself on being an artist-friendly festival dedicated to providing valuable networking and exposure opportunities. Having industry judges at showcases ensures industry in the room. In the past, artists have gone on to work with producers, managers, booking agents, labels, publicists, and lawyers - all as a result of meeting at INDIE WEEK. Artists must impress!

Vesta Varro (voted best band 2007) acquired a booking agent in Germany and secured showcases in Canadian Music Week and Rogers Spring Music Festival as a result of participating in INDIE WEEK CANADA.
Walter Mitty and the Realists (voted best band 2008) acquired Canadian management and secured a high-profile showcase in Canadian Music Week as a result of their participation in INDIE WEEK. They had this to say:
"For us, playing Indie Week was easily one of the wisest moves we've made as a band. Not only did we get to play to amazing crowds and see numerous deadly bands in some of Toronto's coolest venues, but each show was attended by a variety of industry reps! It's unique in its concept, and we made so many valuable contacts. We are absolutely delighted to have won it...Indie Week is a valuable resource."
http://www.waltermittyandtherealists.com/

The festival is strategically scheduled to take place in October between Pop Montreal, CMJ, and Halifax Pop Explosion, giving international and local acts an opportunity to maximize their touring budgets by taking part in more than one festival during October.

85% of the artists selected will be Sonicbids artists.

INDIE WEEK works with many of Toronto's top downtown venues including The Horseshoe Tavern, Bovine Sex Club, The Hideout, The Cameron House, El Mocambo, Holy Joe's, The Reverb, The Rivoli, and Velvet Underground. Last year, four amazing nights featured 100 high-quality North American and European acts across ten venues.

PRESS
Music Vice. Indie Week music festival, Toronto, Canada.
http://www.musicvice.com/reviews/indie-week-2009_toronto_october_2009.html

BBC Across the Line. Guest Blog - Cutaways, Canadian Diary #1.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/2009/10/cutaways_canadian_diary_1.html

Toronto Music Scene. Show Review: Indie Week launch at the Hideout.
http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/live-show-reviews/show-review-indie-week-launch-at-the-hideout.html

TESTIMONIAL:
"We submersed ourselves in the culture of Indie Week 2009 and checked out as many venues and bands as we possibly could...Also, we were able to hear feedback about a song on our EP from a panel of judges, which gave us better direction when submitting Press Kits and demos to agencies. Indie Week 2009 surpassed all of our expectations and we hope that we're invited back for 2010!"
- Constant Season
http://www.myspace.com/constantseason

"We played at INDIE WEEK for the first time in 2006. We came back in 2009 and the festival has grown tremendously since then. It was a great experience because we had the chance to meet several people in the industry. It brought new opportunities to our band and it was one of our best shows in Toronto yet. We will come back next year for sure." - Yanik Rouleau, October Sky
http://www.octobersky.ca/

"Indie Week was an amazing experience allowing us to play cool venues in front of new fans and showcase our talent in front of industry professionals. Going out to watch, support and network with other bands resulted in solid leads on booking our own tours and meeting new friends. Darlings of Chelsea would recommend Indie Week to any bands looking for top notch exposure and a great week of music. Ireland is going to be a blast!"
- Robby Ruckus, Darlings of Chelsea
http://www.darlingsofchelsea.net/

"INDIE WEEK 2009 was one of the best experiences we have had. There were so many great people involved, we played great venues, made a tonne of excellent industry contacts, and all around had a blast! We would love to be a part of INDIE WEEK 2010 and I would highly recommend this festival to any band."
- Jordan Carriere, Static in the Stars
http://www.staticinthestars.com/

INDUSTRY PANELS
INDIE WEEK believes in educating artists through informative and participatory industry panels. Last year's panels were:

Road Stories with the Rock n Roll Mercenary - MARKY RAY (NIN, Lollapalooza '91, Jim Rose Circus Sideshow)

How to be a Rock n Roll Mercenary - author MARKY RAY (NIN, Lollapalooza '91, Jim Rose Circus Sideshow)

The ever-popular Demo Listening - Hot or Not?

Believe the Hype! Artist Publicity with HYPE Music's Paula Danylevich (Anvil, Matthew Good, Bif Naked)

Band Merchandising 101 with MRCH GRL Merchandising

Artist Funding + Grant Writing with Hummel Ent. & Scorpion Mgmt.

For more info, visit: http://www.indieweek.com

The Starving Artist's Guide Podcast (Nov-Feb 2010)

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

The Starving Artist's Guide Podcast (Nov-Feb 2010)
Deadline: Feb 4, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Starving Artist's Guide is currently looking for New York City based artists to feature on their weekly podcast. They're looking to showcase artists of all type with the talent and drive to make it in New York City. If you think you've got that X-factor, give it a shot. Since beginning the podcast in January, they've had thousands of hits to the site.

Due to high contact volume, they are only looking for musicians that are in the New York City area that are looking to seriously make it in the music industry. They've already made many promotion contacts that are watching the site for new music. If the producer thinks you've got something special, they will contact you. You can check out previous episodes of the podcast at the website.

For more info, visit: http://www.starvingartistsguide.com

AUX TV Seeking Music Video Submissions

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

AUX TV Seeking Music Video Submissions
Deadline: Feb 4, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

AUX TV reaches 1 million households and is dedicated to groundbreaking artists & musicians in Canada and around the world. Launched online in November 2008 and on television in October 2009, AUX features a mix of music content including videos, live performances, artist interviews, in-depth profiles, behind-the-scenes docs, and news. Music video flows are featured prominently throughout the day on AUX TV.

AUXTV is inviting SonicBids members to submit their music videos for inclusion in AUX TV video flows which appear on air multiple times throughout the day. All submissions will be reviewed by our team and bands will be contacted if their video is selected for a video flow.

AUX is dedicated to playing an important role in today's thriving independent music culture and we are pleased to announce another outlet for new bands to get noticed by music fans.

This is an ongoing, open submission and we encourage bands to submit multiple videos for consideration. If you are chosen, you will be asked to sign an AUX TV's video submission and clearance form and also to provide us with a high quality version of your video.

For more info, visit: http://www.aux.tv

Elvis Marathon on Radio Bracknell

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Elvis Marathon on Radio Bracknell
Deadline: Dec 7, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Radio Bracknell Forest is a 24/7 variety music radio station broadcasting to the south of England with around 20,000 listeners a month.

On New Year's Day 2010, a 24 hour Elvis Marathon will be broadcast... a draft of the schedule can be seen at www.tributetotheking.co.uk

Two other UK internet radio stations have already agreed to take the stream for the day and we hope for more. A huge number of listeners are anticipated and bandwidth for the day has substantially been increased in anticipation of this.

This is an opportunity for Elvis tribute artists, and other artists with material appropriate to the day (music dedicated to Elvis or very much influenced by him) to have their work broadcast.
Performance royalties will not be paid but artists featured will be given a free one-year listing on this website which will be re-vamped after the New Year in anticipation of some live Elvis shows in the UK and a further marathon in 2011

For more info, visit: http://tributetotheking.co.uk

The Indies - 10th Annual Independent Music Awards

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

The Indies - 10th Annual Independent Music Awards
Deadline: Dec 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Submit today to be nominated for The Indies - the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards. The spirit and success of independent music is stronger and louder than ever. Hundreds of artists who don't fit in with the ever-narrowing radio formats are nonetheless breaking through to a hungry public and winning the support of fans, media and tastemakers around the world. These artists will be honoured at Canadian Music Week - during Canadian Music Fest - with the public presentation of The Indies.

In addition, all entrants will receive a free year's subscription to Canadian Musician magazine and a two-year membership to C.A.A.M.A. (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music and the Arts) - a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the commercial development of the Canadian sound recording business domestically and internationally.

Past years' winners have included The Arcade Fire, Bedouin Soundclash, City and Colour, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, The Trews, Interpol, Alexisonfire, Kataklysm, Feist, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Silverstein, Alex Cuba, Hot Hot Heat, The Sadies, Default, The Weakerthans, and Dashboard Confessional to name a few.

Award categories are:

Album Of The Year
Group Or Duo Of The Year
Single Of The Year
Solo Artist Of The Year
Video Of The Year
Live Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
International Group Or Duo Of The Year
International Solo Artist Of The Year
International Album Of The Year
International Single Of The Year
International Breakthrough Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
International Video Of The Year
Artist/Band Website Of The Year
Blues Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Children's Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Classical Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Country Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Dance Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Electronica Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Folk/Roots Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Francophone Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Jazz Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Metal Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Pop Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Punk/Hardcore Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Rock Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
Urban Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year
World Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year

International Criteria
International categories are open to all artists; however, the rest of the categories are only open to Canadian artists. Artists may submit to multiple categories (there is a separate fee for each category nomination).

Eligibility Criteria
An Artist must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. At least 50% of the Group or Duo must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 50% of the nominee's songwriting and recording must be 100% Canadian. Exceptions: International Group or Duo, International Solo Artist, International Album, International Single, International Breakthrough Artist/Group or Duo, and International Video.

The eligibility period for all awards categories will run from September 1, 2008 through December 15, 2009. Nominees must have been active during the eligibility period and are based on the performance of the group or artist either on record or in live performances.

Please note that EPKs that are not complete by December 15, 2009 will not be considered and will not be refunded. For this purpose, a complete EPK consists of a bio, photo, music, contact information and where applicable, a video and/or website. For complete submission details and eligibility criteria, visit our website.

For more info, visit: http://www.cmw.net

WyattRadio Talk Show (Nov-Feb 2010)

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

WyattRadio Talk Show (Nov-Feb 2010)
Deadline: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

WyattRadio is a daily talk show hosted on 'The Rock' 106.9 WCCC that features radio music & band exclusives. WyattRadio is hosted by rock drummer Opus from Mindsnap Music, and super model Jacey Wyatt, founder of Connecticut Fashion Week and Wyatt Radio Talk Show.

Selected artists will have their song played on the show and be download able in wyatt radio web site and archived. Musician, website and contact information will be mentioned live on WyattRadio Talk Show as a featured artists. Wyatt Radio is seeking song submissions for our four minutes daily broadcast, with ten days of the month reserved for rock music, but other types can be submitted. Songs play time will be under 3-minutes in length and 1 minute will be interview with artists.

For more info, visit: http://www.myspace.com/mindsnapmusic

San Jose Jazz Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

San Jose Jazz Festival 2010
Deadline: Apr 14, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The sounds of jazz come to downtown San Jose every August. From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, music lovers converge on the heart of Silicon Valley to enjoy three days of jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B, electronica and many other forms of contemporary music. Over 1000 artists and 100,000 music lovers converge on San Jose for a weekend of musical diversity, tradition, and innovation.

Jazz is the basis for most of the popular music of today, and the San Jose Jazz Festival showcases that breadth. Like the tradition of innovation here in Silicon Valley, jazz composition and performance continue to evolve and change. During the three days of thefestival, the cravings of even the most diverse music lover can get satisfied.

"One of the top jazz festival's in the nation..." -San Jose Mercury News

"Jazz Fest blows away other events..." -Silicon Valley Business Journal

"World class-event" -Oakland Tribune

San Jose Jazz is a 22 year old public benefit corporation dedicated to promoting jazz through performance and education to enrich the lives of the people in our community. San Jose Jazz serves San Jose, CA and the Silicon Valley, one of the most richly diverse and rapidly growing regions in the U.S.

For more info, visit: http://www.sanjosejazz.org

Richmond Folk Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Richmond Folk Festival 2010
Deadline: Mar 31, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Richmond Folk Festival is a member of the NCTA Festival Family. Artists applying to this festival need not apply to other festivals produced by the NCTA (including the Lowell, National, and American Folk Festivals).

The annual Richmond Folk Festival is a multi-cultural celebration of traditional music, dance, food, and crafts, presenting the arts of many nations, races and languages at the same event on an equal footing. Over its three days, the FREE TO THE PUBLIC event attracts crowds in excess of 185,000. The festival books up to 30 acts, which are scheduled throughout the weekend on 6 outdoor stages.

The Richmond Folk Festival is produced by Venture Richmond in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).

For more info, visit: http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org

American Folk Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

American Folk Festival 2010
Deadline: Mar 24, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The American Folk Festival is a member of the NCTA Festival Family. Artists applying to this festival need not apply to other festivals produced by the NCTA (including the Lowell, Richmond, and National Folk Festivals).

The annual American Folk Festival is a multi-cultural celebration of traditional music, dance, storytelling, food, and crafts, presenting the arts of many nations, races and languages at the same event on an equal footing. Over its three days, the FREE TO THE PUBLIC event attracts crowds in excess of 165,000. The festival books up to 30 acts, which are scheduled throughout the weekend on 7 outdoor stages.

The American Folk Festival is produced by Bangor Folk Festival Inc. in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).

For more info, visit: http://www.americanfolkfestival.com

Lowell Folk Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Lowell Folk Festival 2010
Deadline: Mar 27, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Lowell Folk Festival is a member of the NCTA Festival Family. Artists applying to this festival need not apply to other festivals produced by the NCTA (including the Richmond, National, and American Folk Festivals).

Over 20 years old, the annual Lowell Folk Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the nation. A celebration of traditional music, dance, storytelling food, and crafts, presenting the arts of many nations, races and languages at the same event on an equal footing, the FREE TO THE PUBLIC event attracts crowds in excess of 185,000. The festival books up to 30 acts, which are scheduled throughout the weekend on 6 outdoor stages.

The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation & the Lowell National Historical Park in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).

For more info, visit: http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org

National Folk Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

National Folk Festival 2010
Deadline: Mar 22, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The National Folk Festival is a member of the NCTA Festival Family. Artists applying to this festival need not apply to other festivals produced by the NCTA (including the Lowell, Richmond, and American Folk Festivals).

Started in 1934, the National Folk Festival is the oldest event of it kind. This FREE TO THE PUBLIC traveling celebration of traditional music, dance, storytelling, food, and crafts, moves to a new host city every three years. 2010 will mark its final of three years in Butte, Montana. In Montana, the event hosts up to 30 acts on 6 outdoor stages throughout the weekend.

The 72nd National Folk Festival is produced by Historic Uptown Butte and the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).

For more info, visit: http://www.nationalfolkfestival.com

Praise For Wallflower: Feature of the Month (Dec-Feb 2010)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Praise For Wallflower: Feature of the Month (Dec-Feb 2010)
Deadline: Jan 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Praise For Wallflower is looking to feature an artist or band that displays a number of characteristics including but not limited to at least a few recorded demos with amazing promise, a strong sense of independence, and evidence that the individual(s) are doing everything they can to be successful in the music business. This means the band or artist is touring, gigging consistently, or trying their very best to do so.

They're looking for energetic, genre-bending, and exciting music and age plays no part in this. Whether you are 15 or 60 years old, fitting the above criteria means you fare a good chance at becoming next month's PFW Feature of the Month.

For more info, visit: http://www.praiseforwallflower.com

Enteramente Artist Services and MyndJack Music's Spring 2010 Samplers

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Enteramente Artist Services and MyndJack Music's Spring 2010 Samplers
Deadline: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Enteramente Artist Services and MyndJack Music are looking to expose the best Indie Music today to their broad base of industry contacts that will be in attendance at the upcoming spring festivals in Austin, TX (including SXSW, Red Gorilla Festival). They will also be featuring the selected artists to their Myndjack internet radio show listeners/readers and music forum users. Selected high level industry contacts not able to attend the Austin area festivals will be mailed copies in the weeks following both events. They are looking to feature the best in rock, alternative, pop & pop/rock, country, classic rock, R&B, singer songwriter, hip-hop, rap, metal, and contemporary Christian.

While there is no compensation for this listing, approx. 850 copies will be distributed at both major festivals by their team while attending many different functions including private meetings, industry cocktail receptions, vendor meetings, showcases, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners meetings. There is a shared additional production cost of $200 for selected artists, However, 2 selected Sonicbids artists will not be required to pay any additional fees. (Chosen at random)

Artists submitting will choose which disk they would prefer to be considered for. Enteramente's will feature rock, pop, pop/rock, country, blues, jazz, adult contemporary, contemporary Christian, singer/songwriter and Indie artists. MyndJack's disk will feature hip-hop, rock, R&B, rap, alternative, electronic/dance, world, new age, metal, and Indie artists.

They will also promote the CD to the media in attendance and through their far reaching web presence which includes an internet radio show and multiple blogs. Additionally, at least 4 chosen artists will be interviewed live on Myndjack's bi-weekly radio shows.

Enteramente Artist Services has produced 2 other well received compilations in recent years that have been very successful. They continue to maintain relationships and gain additional exposure opportunities for many of the past artists. Post production will include mastering by a Grammy nominated firm that has worked on the two previous compilations and professional designed artwork along with top quality packaging and disc manufacturing.

For more information, visit www.enteramente.com or www.myndjack.com.

For more info, visit: http://www.enteramente.com

Eighth & Rail - Opelika, AL

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Eighth & Rail - Opelika, AL
Deadline: Jun 29, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Eighth & Rail is a dessert cafe' and tavern located on South Railroad Avenue in historic downtown Opelika, Alabama. The venue is approximately 9 miles from the University of Auburn's campus in Auburn, AL. Students often come hear music they can't hear in their college town.

Artists are usually booked at least two months in advance. Local draw isn't necessary, but it definitely helps. The venue provides local press links and contacts the artists can work on to help their draw.

Built in 1870, the building has been restored to its Reconstruction-era grandeur where the original pressed-tin ceiling and heart pine floors instill in the visitor an immediate sense of history. The architect, Suzanne Fields, and the owners were meticulous in their attention to detail in this important restoration project.

Reclaimed materials from area houses were used to create an atmosphere of comfort and elegance. Old bricks from the area plantation are now employed as pillars supporting the 18 inch crown molding over the bar area. The result is Old South dragged into the present.

Eighth & Rail has become a must-play venue for traveling musicians, in part, because of the unique setting created on the stage. The stage is lined with a dozen hundred year old doors, which were saved from demolition projects. The aforementioned heart pine and plantation brick complete the seemingly rustic vignette. It is only when an artist begins to play that he or she, along with the audience, will sense that this is no ordinary juke joint.

They have spent the better part of the past few years researching, designing and restoring Eighth & Rail. Inspired by the interiors of some of the great boutique hotels of the world, the goal was to create a place that feels comfortable and elegant, similar to your own living room. They invite you to sit back, relax, and let us make your night out and enjoyable one.

Prominent past performers include Shawn Mullins, Kevin Kinney, Zee Avi (Brushfire Records), Matt Hires, Nathan Angelo, Micah Dalton, Jon Black, David Berkeley, Red Letter Agent, Five Star Iris, Act of Congress.

The typical set length is 90 minutes, starting at 9:30 pm and going to at least 11:00 pm.

For more info, visit: http://www.eighthandrail.com

TurnStyle Music Group Showcase - Uncle Mike's NYC (Nov-Dec 09)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

TurnStyle Music Group Showcase - Uncle Mike's NYC (Nov-Dec 09)
Deadline: Dec 31, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Turnstyle Music Group is looking for artists to book at Uncle Mike's in NYC. Uncle Mike's is Manhattan's #1 Downtown stop for live music. Uncle Mike's stage is designed to suit musical acts of all sizes, comics, poets and DJs.

Requirements for Performing at Uncle Mike's on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights:

You are required to bring a crowd of no less than 15.

On Thursday night the door keeps the first 10 people paid. All performers take home 100% of their draw after the first 10 people. If your show is scheduled for 12 or later you will keep 100% after the first 5 covers collected. Cover charge on Thursday night is $10.

If you would like, you can notify your booker that you'd like to set your cover charge at $5. The door will still keep the same amount of money that would be kept at a $10 cover.

On Friday and Saturday nights the door keeps the first 15 people paid from all sets that are booked from 7pm through 12. All performers take home 100% of their draw after the first 15 people. If your show is scheduled for 1am you will keep 100% after 10 covers collected. If your show is scheduled for after 1am you will keep everything after the first 5 covers collected. Cover charge on these nights is $10.

Sets are normally 45 minutes. Time slots are booked on the hour, every hour. This goes from 7pm until 3am. You will be allotted 15 minutes for every 5 people polled at the door to see your show. If you desire more playing time please inform Dan Melnick in advance so they can work something out. To avoid confusion you must advertise your show on your website or web page and give credit to TurnStyle Music Group. Please advertise your time slot as 45 minutes earlier than it really is.

Please note: All shows are 21+ unless cleared with Dan Melnick. Performers under 21 must have parent/guardian present at show and they must be made aware of these situations when confirming your show. Photography is currently prohibited at Uncle Mikes per Ownership of the Venue. If you are not able to bring at least 5 people to your show please do not confirm your show. There is a chance you will be pushed back in the night if 5 people are not there to see your show. Turnstyle only asks you not to cancel your show without more than a month's notice. If you need to cancel, just let them know ahead of time and they will rebook you. Showcases are often viewed by record label representatives (For more info email Melnick.dan@gmail.com) and artists are often offerend residencies.

Guest Lists/ "Comps": If interested in a guest list please contact them at least 3 days prior to your show. Do not come to the show with a guest list. It will not be honored.

BACKLINE:
PA system: Mains: 2 Yamaha S115Vs 600watt Speakers. Monitors: 2 Yamaha BR15 500watt Speakers.
Yamaha EMX5014C 14-Input Stereo Powered Mixer:
14-input, 10-channel mixer
Single-knob compressor on first 6 channels
FCL (Feedback Channel Locater) system
80Hz high-pass filters for eliminating low-frequency rumble
YSP (Yamaha Speaker Processing)
2 Vocal Mics (Sennheiser E835,Shure Beta SM58a)
4 Instrument Mics (Shure SM57s)
Mic Stands - 6 Boom, 1 Straight, 1 instrument
-They can provide direct boxes for acoustic/electric guitars, basses and Keyboards.(1 Radial, 2 Live Wire)
-Bands will need to provide their own electric guitar and bass amps if they don't wish to go through the PA.
-DJs please bring your own turn tables and mixer.
- They DON'T have a Keyboard stand
- 2 Music stands

Bass Cab - Peavey 410 TVX - Bassists must bring a head for the cab.

Guitar Amps - Fender Princeton Chorus, Fender Blues Junior.
They prefer guitarists use these amps but if you want to use your own amp let them know ahead of time!

House Drum Kit: Make: Gretsch Model: Catalina. Specs: 22" Bass Drum; 10", 12", 14" Mounted Rack Toms(14" acts as a Floor Tom); 14" Snare Drum - WITHOUT STAND; Drum Throne.

Drummers must bring: SNARE STAND Hi-Hat Stand w/cymbals, Bass Drum Pedals, Any other Cymbals w/Stands (Rides, Splash)

Load - In: When you arrive at the venue they will give you the best time to load-in.

Recording your show: TMG has a Roland CD-2e SD/CD Recorder connected to the PA system. This will burn your performance directly to a CD. This service will be $15 for bands and $10 for Solo acts. This includes the CD and a CD sleeve. It you are interested in the service please notify the sound man at your show.

Merch: Selling and giving away of CDs/Drop cards, T-Shirts, Mugs and whatever else you please is greatly encouraged. However wait until you're set to set up your merch in front of the stage.

Promotions: All performers should receive a newsletter about their show. Please forward it to all of your fans to make them aware of your showcase. TurnStyle Music Group also provides free promotional advice. If you have any questions on promotional ideas please contact Dan Melnick. TMG promotes your show on its own and you should do the same. It is only fair to the venue and the other acts that you share the stage with on the night of your show. Please Read through the PROMO PACK for more info on showcases.

The vibe is great and so are the people, so be ready for a great time!

Feel free to contact the sound engineer/booking manager/stage manager - Dan Melnick with any other questions - Melnick.Dan@Gmail.com. For more info, see www.TurnStyleMusicGroup.com

For more info, visit: http://www.TurnStyleMusicGroup.com

Romeos (Nov-Feb 2010)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Romeos (Nov-Feb 2010)
Deadline: Feb 3, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Romeo's is an up & coming local live venue in Kitsap county, Washington.

Romeo's is looking for fun, energetic, great bands to perform on the weekends (Friday or Saturday nights). Former bands that have played Romeos include The FnA's, Go Get The Scissors, The Enemies Of, Poorsport, and many others.

Romeo's is interested in bands that want to help build the Romeo's brand as the premier venue for live music by putting on great shows!

The sound engineer has 15 years experience in sound & stage and will do his best to make you sound amazing.

http://www.myspace.com/romeosrocks

For more info, visit: http://romeosrocks.com/

Songs With Vision Licensing: Original Christmas Songs Needed

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Songs With Vision Licensing: Original Christmas Songs Needed
Deadline: Nov 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Songs With Vision Licensing is seeking original Christmas songs to offer for free, short term streaming / download for the month of December. With over 40,000 viewers monthly and over 6,000 subscribers, artists have the potential to obtain new fans and get their music heard by numerous industry professionals and radio programmers alike.

All songs will be listed with relevant artist information including contact and website details. Songs must be in the organic style of Roots music including Americana, Blues, Soul, Indie Rock, Alt Country, Country Rock, Classic Rock, Folk, etc.

Songs With Vision offers a 50/50 split of the master license. Publishing rights are not necessary for licensing on this project. Tracks do not have to be on album, but do need to be broadcast quality. This is a top tier licensing gig for any artist artists with an innovative and creative cover song.

For more info, visit: http://www.thealternateroot.com

America's Best Songs Open Door Song Contest

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

America's Best Songs Open Door Song Contest
Deadline: Feb 3, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Americas Best Songs is a new songwriting contest looking for fresh new songs to be published and pitched to artists, TV and film. Founded by veteran Christian songwriter James Eric Myers this is a global song contest for everyone.

Songwriters may submit unlimited entries and all entries will be judged by a panel of music industry professionals, including members of the Gospel Music Association, ASCAP and BMI. The judges will give each song a rating between one and 10 for each of the following criteria: originality, melody, composition and lyrics.

The winner in each genre will receive an offer for a publishing contract, and one winner will be chosen from each genre to compete for song of the month and will receive $50 cash.

Sponsors of the America's Best Songs Open Door Contest include: Myers Music Services, Joshua Creek Music and Cowabunga Music

For more info, visit: http://www.americasbestsongs.com

Rock The Republic - Bryan, TX

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Rock The Republic - Bryan, TX
Deadline: Dec 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Rock The Republic is a unique and dynamic entertainment company based in Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas. Once a year, they provide Texas with a 3 night event featuring the most celebrated bands, artists, and slam poets from across the state.

"Rock The Republic (2009):A Spectacle of Sight and Sound" featured over 100 of the best acts from every major region in Texas.

Submissions for "Rock The Republic 2010" are on hold, but they are currently booking shows over the next few months in the Bryan/College Station area. The initial shows will run from January through July, 2010. Bands and Poets of all styles and genres will be considered. Rock The Republic was founded in July 2008 by slam poet Stephen Sargent and musician/entertainer John Wesley out of the need for an event that united the largely underground "slam poetry" movement with the Texas music scene.

For more info, visit: http://rocktherepublic.com

Joy97.com Internet Radio Station

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Joy97.com Internet Radio Station
Deadline: Jan 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Joy97.com radio is a bilingual urban gospel station that broadcasts in English and Japanese. Joy97.com has a unique format that incorporates inspirational R&B, contemporary and traditional gospel, and hip hop gospel. The station plays mainly independent artists and is fresh and relevant to an audience of diverse tastes and age groups.

In addition to a trendy music format, Joy97.com has also had the opportunity to interview artists such as Andrea Crouch, Ann Nesby, Sheri Jones- Moffett, Coco, Donnie McClurkin, The Clark Sisters, Richard Smallwood and many more.

Joy97.com, which broadcasts 24 hours a day, is searching for new artists to put into rotation. Submissions with vulgar or offensive content will not be considered. Artists must own the copyrights to their music.

For more info, visit: http://www.joy97.com

Durango Song Contest 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Durango Song Contest 2010
Deadline: Jan 21, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Durango Song Contest was designed as a means to find 2 great artists/writers to work with established, hit songwriters at the Durango Songwriter's Expo in Santa Barbara, CA. This is not another song contest offering cash prizes or gear, the Durango Song Contest is YOUR chance to write a song with a hit-maker.

Two artists, one in each category (Pop/Rock and Country/Americana), will be selected. A maximum of two songs per category will be reviewed. There are separate submissions for each category. Please be conscious of which category you are submitting for.

A panel of music industry professionals will select the winners. The winner in each category will receive free registration in the 2010 Santa Barbara EXPO (a $299 value).

This year's Pop/Rock winner will get to write with hit songwriters Ben Marguiles (Mariah Carey) and Tim Fagan (John Mayer, Jason Mraz). The Country/Americana winner will get to write with Nashville #1 hit songwriter, Brice Long (Randy Hauser, Gary Allan, Chris Cagle)

Additionally, the winner of each category will also receive a one song publishing deal. The pop/rock artist will get a deal with Montage Music and the Country/Americana winner will get a deal with Hori Pro Entertainment.

The success stories for the first several winners are incredible. As mentioned previously, Alissa Moreno had a #1 hit with the song she wrote at the Expo and has since signed a huge publishing deal with Universal Music. Richard Harris who won the second Pop/Rock contest signed a significant publishing deal with peermusic and is busy with a full schedule of film/tv work and producing. Sherrie Miller, who finished 2nd in last year's Country/Americana contest signed an artist deal with Sony/BMG in Nashville. Last year's Pop/Rock winner, Tim Mahoney was a Sonicbids entry and member Alissa Moreno says "The Expo totally changed my life!" Sherrie Miller says "I'm eternally grateful to The Expo for the opportunities it's provided me and any success I've had is directly attributed to my experience there.

Please note: Every artist who submits on or before December 31, 2009 will automatically be entered into a drawing for a FREE Santa Barbara Expo Registration, a $299 value!

For more info, visit: http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com

Coney Island Rockabilly Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Coney Island Rockabilly Festival 2010
Deadline: May 12, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Step right up for the 2010 Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, which will be taking place Labor Day Weekend 2010 in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The festival, presented by Cockabilly Records, will feature 100 acts and is now accepting applications via Sonicbids for performance at the festival. There will also be a film festival, a classic car show, a roller derby, vintage cloting vendors, and tattoo artists on hand.

Real Live Burlesque! Real Live Sideshow! Real Live Rock 'n Roll!

For more info, visit: http://www.myspace.com/cockabillyrecordsnyc

2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival
Deadline: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Now in its 23rd year, the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi River, and one of the largest music events of any kind in the Pacific Northwest. In 2009, approximately 125,000 people attended the festival over four days.

This year's festival will be held in early July, 2010, with four stages at McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland, Oregon on the banks of the Willamette River. In addition, there will be several blues cruises on the three-stage Portland Spirit. The event will also include blues films, workshops, the Zydeco Swamp Romp and artist jam sessions.

There are 100 performance slots available, with at least one spot reserved for a Sonicbids artist. The spot will most likely be given to a regional artist although submissions will be accepted from any artist that has strong roots in the blues, is established in the Portland market and can pull and hold a crowd and blow some minds.

Selected artists will be compensated for their performances. Payment will be determined for each artist upon selection. All back-line is provided.

Headliners in previous years included Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, John Hiatt, Roomful of Blues, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite. All talent and production costs are underwritten by our sponsors, which include Safeway, First Tech Credit Union, KINK-FM and the Oregonian A&E.

This event is the major annual fund raiser for the Oregon Food Bank, which owns and produces the festival. Suggested daily donation of $10 and two cans of food raised $573,688 and 87,577 pounds of food in 2009, one of the best years for the Food Bank's fund-raising.

For more info, visit: http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.org

Lasell College (2009/2010)

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Lasell College (2009/2010)
Deadline: Nov 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Lasell College is located in suburban Newton, Massachusetts, within eight miles of downtown Boston at the heart of the Route 128 high-tech corridor. they are a comprehensive coeducational college offering professionally oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs.

The Campus Activities Board is currently booking comedy, novelty, and music in all genres for the Fall and Spring semesters. Local, regional, and touring acts are all accepted. They need artists for the following events/series:

Comedy series: Each semester the Major Events Committee books a small comedy series (3-4 times) with one larger act.
Coffeehouse style music series: Held 3-4 times per semester, acoustic acts work best. A PA system is provided.
Lecture series: Includes diversity speakers, motivational speakers, or health-related speakers.

They also host a Spring Ball and Spring Carnival as well. Novelty and musical acts are encouraged to submit.

Lasell College generally books 3 months in advance.

For more info, visit: http://www.lasell.edu/

Barrie New Music Fest 2010 - Barrie, ON

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Barrie New Music Fest 2010 - Barrie, ON
Deadline: Jun 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Barrie New Music Fest is a live music festival in Barrie, ON, Canada scheduled for September 16th-19th, 2010. The festival will feature 110 artists/bands performing a series of concerts/showcases at Barrie's finest live music venues (all participating venues will be announced in May 2010).

The festival will host the New Music Industry panel discussions (Saturday, September 18th) and the New Music Awards (Sunday, September 19th).

There are at least five reserved slots for Sonicbids artists. All artists submitting material will be eligible for a chance to showcase their live material at the New Music Fest.

At no extra charge, artists may also choose to have their recorded material judged to be nominated for a New Music Award in the categories listed (please select if you would like to be considered for a New Music Award and which award(s) you feel eligible for when submitting). For more information, see eligibility criteria and categories below:

New Music Awards (Optional) - Eligibility Criteria

For award nomination, all artists must be 100% Canadian with the exception of the "Best International" category. All artists must be independent from any labels with the exception of a distribution deal. Artists from outside of Canada may only apply for the "Best International". Artists from Ontario between the ages of 12-18 are eligible for the "Best Young Songwriters" category.

New Music Award Categories include:

Best Alternative Rock
Best Blues
Best Celtic
Best Country
Best Electronic
Best Female
Best Folk
Best Hard Rock
Best Hip Hop
Best Indie Rock
Best International
Best Jam Band
Best Jazz
Best Male
Best Metal
Best Pop
Best Punk
Best R&B
Best Rock
Best Song
Best Urban
Best World
Best Young Songwriter(s)

**Applicants may select as many award categories in which they feel the artist may be eligible for.

The organizers of the New Music Awards reserve the right to add or remove categories in relation to the amount of compatible artists. All scores are compiled by an independent accounting firm.

A portion of the proceeds are going to the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.

"Music can heal. It can do more than that. It can throw a lifeline to kids who can't be reached in any other way."
-Paul McCartney

For more info, visit: http://www.newmusicfest.ca

Common Ground Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Common Ground Festival 2010
Deadline: Mar 11, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Common Ground Festival is an event for all your senses. This annual celebration features an outstanding line-up of musical acts, focusing on top-level, national, contemporary music performers, scores of food vendors, and a dynamic display of outdoor interactive activities for kids.

Over 40 bands perform on 4 stages over 7 days in downtown Lansing, along the banks of the Grand River in Adado Riverfront Park. Common Ground features an impressive array of headline, national-level entertainment each night starting on Monday, and expands into all-day and night attractions Saturday and Sunday, with an attractive, intimate venue and state-of-art production.

Selected artists will be used to support the national headliners. All selected artists will be compensated up to $1,000 with hotel room and hospitality. The specifics of the arrangement will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Previous Performers include: Peter Frampton, Bruce Hornsby, Los Lonely Boys, Lyle Lovett, The Guess Who, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, The New Cars, REO Speedwagon, Snoop Dogg, The Romantics, Staind, .38 Special, "Weird" Al Yankovic, Marshalll Crenshaw, Trace Adkins, Grand Funk Railroad, Kellie Pickler, War, Starship starring Mickey Thomas, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Finger Eleven and The Exies.

Common Ground utilizes a multi-day admission pass concept to provide festival patrons unlimited access to the entire event for one economical price. Individual day passes are available, but the best value is the "Common Card" that can be used solely, or shared with family or friends from day to day. This year's festival is July 12-18.

For more info, visit: http://www.commongroundfest.com/

Open Air St. Gallen Festival 2010

info@sonicbids.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Open Air St. Gallen Festival 2010
Deadline: Jan 27, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Open Air St. Gallen is one of Switzerland's largest summer music festivals. 90,000 people attend the festival over three days making this a great gig for any artist. There are three stages featuring genres including rock, indie, punk, alternative, electronic, hip-hop, ska, reggae, world, folk, comedy, and many more.

The 34th Open Air St. Gallen Festival will be held in the Sittertobel in St. Gallen (eastern Switzerland) on June 25 - 27, 2010. There are 2 reserved performance slots for Sonicbids artists - one Swiss artist and one non-Swiss European artist. Performances will take place on either the Tent Stage (capacity 4,500) or Main Stage (capacity 25,000).

All selected artists will be monetarily compensated:

Swiss artist will receive $500 USD

Non-Swiss European artist will receive $2,000 USD

Previous Performers include: R.E.M, Black Sabbath featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Nick Cave, Maxmo Park, LCD Soundsystem, Rage against the Machine, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, Beastie Boys, Justice, Cypress Hill, Sex Pistols, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy, Underworld, Smashing Pumpkins, Wyclef Jean, Muse, The Chemical Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Black Eyed Peas, Franz Ferdinand, Air, Fatboy Slim, Placebo, Groove Armada and more.

Click here to listen to an interview with OASG's Festival Director, Christof Huber.

Partners of the Festival include DRS 3 - Swiss National Radio, MTV, St Gallen Tagblatt, and 20 Minuten. All partners will provide special coverage of the event, which means even more exposure for your band.

For more info, visit: http://www.openairsg.ch