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MARKETPLACE NEWS: NEW GIGS & GIGS CLOSING SOON-SUBMIT YOUR EPK!

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities both around the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace Tip: Follow OurStage on Twitter. New Marketplace gigs and gig deadlines are always tweeted about.

Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.

New Gig

l_0fb909c165a7ce8d437420685bdaed29Location: Simple Riot Productions at KC’s Music Alley, Fredericksburg, VA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: January 16, 2010

Application Deadline: November 7, 2009

Gig Info: Rock band needed to open for Richmond’s JAIRA on January 16th. Also on the bill are two other local and unsigned bands as well as DJ A Watt out of Sterling. Submit your EPK HERE.

Gigs Closing Soon

IFPDCIQOHPXS-320x240Location: 2010 NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: January 14, 2010

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: YOU MUST BE ENTERED INTO SESSION II OF THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY! The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) are offering one lucky artist the chance to perform at the 2010 NAMM Show in sunny Anaheim, CA! The NAMM music show highlights the latest and greatest gear the music industry has to offer, from the most up-to-date recording software to handcrafted guitars. Not open to the public, NAMM is a hot spot for industry leaders and insiders. The winning artist will receive airfare from their home city to Anaheim, hotel accommodations, admission to the 2010 Winter NAMM Show, a showcase performance during NAMM, recording session on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and more! For NAMM, submit your EPK HERE. For the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Session II, submit your EPK HERE.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x1151Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange area for a show with FLW, Beside The Burning Sea, We Came With Plague and Demolition Stereo. Each band will play a 30-45 minute set. Submit your EPK here.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x1151Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 21, 2009

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange area for a show with Beneath The Gallows, Tuesdays With Morrie, Kali Ma, Black Regalia, A King Worth Killing, Distorted Paradox and Kaeliun. Each band will play a 30-45 minute set. Submit your EPK HERE.

For more info about the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, click here.

For more about the 2010 NAMM Show, click here.

For more info about the Amity Teen Center, click here.

For more info about the OurStage Marketplace, check out the Marketplace FAQ section.

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MARKETPLACE NEWS: NEW GIGS AND GIGS CLOSING SOON – SUBMIT YOUR EPK!

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities around both the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace Tip: Be sure to check your OurStage Inbox. It sounds obvious, but many bands miss out on opportunities because they found out that a venue was interested in booking them too late. To make sure you don’t miss out, you can opt to have your OurStage messages forwarded to your main email address. Simply log in, click on “Account” in the top right corner of the screen and check the box that reads “Forward OurStage messages to my email.”

Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.

New Gigs

logoLocation: Bay State College Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit Show At Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: December 8, 2009

Application Deadline: November 17, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for one or two bands to open for MTV VMA Best Breakout Boston winners Gentlemen Hall and Spies Like Us at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts fundraiser at Harpers Ferry in Boston on December 8th. Submit your EPK here.

Gigs Closing Soon

FEORTNQTDEGN-320x240-150x150Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 5, 2009

Application Deadline: October 22, 2009

Gig Info: All ages venue in NH looking for three local alternative rock bands for bill with My Lady Four and SEE THE WORLD. If interested and know of other bands to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to additional band websites or profiles. Submit your EPK here.

SHRSTHAQMSNF-320x240Location: No Explanation Records, Fredericksburg, VA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 24, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for Punk/Alternative bands from VA/DC/MD areas for an all ages show. Submit your EPK here.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x1151Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange to play a 30-45 minute set along side FLW, Beside The Burning Sea, We Came With Plague and Demolition Stereo. Submit your EPK here.

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MARKETPLACE NEWS: NEW GIGS AND GIGS CLOSING SOON – SUBMIT YOUR EPK!

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities both around the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace Tip: Be sure to fill out the calender section of your EPK. Knowing what kind of venues your band is scheduled to play can help talent buyers decide if you would be a good fit for their venue.

Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.

NEW GIGS

imagesLocation: OS Art House, New York, NY

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 31, 2009

Application Deadline: October 17, 2009

Gig Info: Beautiful new Live Music Venue/Lounge/Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village at the midpoint of the Halloween Parade route is looking for 3 Our Stage NYC/NJ based artists (2 bands and 1 DJ) with strong followings in NYC for a Halloween show with 12 Parsecs. Submit your EPK here.

ORVIAGASHBRS-320x240Location: Vicious Productions Presents: The Electric Collective Underground, Montclair, NJ

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 30, 2009

Application Deadline: October 23, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for Rock bands for a showcase of rock and hip hop artists. Other performers include Tommie James, Agency of Record and Spy the Thinker. Submit your EPK here.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x1151Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange area for a show with FLW, Beside The Burning Sea, We Came With Plague and Demolition Stereo. Each band will play a 30-45 minute set. Submit your EPK here.

FEORTNQTDEGN-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 5, 2009

Application Deadline: October 22, 2009

Gig Info: All ages venue in NH. Looking for three local alternative rock bands for bill with My Lady Four and SEE THE WORLD. If interested and know of other bands to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Submit your EPK here.

Gigs Closing Soon

WMPPUEYLELGZ-320x240-150x1011Location: MilkBoy Main Stage, Ardmore, PA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 29, 2009

Application Deadline: October 15, 2009

Gig Info: Philly area Jazz-influenced artist needed for bill with Nathan McEuen. Must have good local draw. Submit your EPK here.

FEORTNQTDEGN-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 29, 2009

Application Deadline: October 15, 2009

Gig Info: All ages venue looking for three local indie rock bands for a bill with Just the Kid and Lights Out Dancing. If interested and have other bands that you are friends with to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Submit your EPK here.

FEORTNQTDEGN-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 31, 2009

Application Deadline: October 17, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for 5 bands from New England for an October 31st bill. If interested and know other bands to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Indie, rock, metal, grunge, dance rock, electronica, etc. encouraged. No rap, blues or country please. Submit your EPK here.

For more info about MilkBoy Main Stage at MilkBoy Coffee, click here.

For more info about Ground Zero, click here.

For more info about the Amity Teen Center, click here.

For more info about the OurStage Marketplace, check out the Marketplace FAQ section.

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MARKETPLACE NEWS: CLOSING SOON – THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST AND NAMM PRESENT: PLAY THE 2010 NAMM SHOW

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities both around the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

Perform for industry professionals at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA!

Perform for industry professionals at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA!

This week, we are putting the spotlight on a great opportunity in the OurStage Marketplace that’s application deadline is fast approaching. The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) are offering one lucky artist the chance to perform at the 2010 NAMM Show in sunny Anaheim, CA! The NAMM music show highlights the latest and greatest gear the music industry has to offer, from the most up-to-date recording software to hand crafted guitars. Not open to the public, NAMM is a hot spot for industry leaders and insiders. The winning artist will receive airfare from their home city to Anaheim, CA, hotel accommodations, admission to the 2010 Winter NAMM Show, a showcase performance during NAMM, recording session on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and more!

To be eligible to play Winter NAMM, you must be entered in Session II of the JLSC

To be eligible to play Winter NAMM, you must be entered in Session II of the JLSC

To be eligible for this great opportunity, artists must be entered in Session II of the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest open to both amateur and professional songwriters in the genres of Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk and Children’s music. Prizes include $20,000, $5,000 in new studio equipment, a week of performances on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour and a home page feature on Purevolume.com. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition and—when applicable—lyrics by a panel of industry tastemakers including Natasha Bedingfield, Bob Weir, The Black Eyed Peas and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. You can enter the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Session II via the OurStage Marketplace, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Web site or any of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s affiliates. The application deadline for the NAMM showcase opportunity is October 31st, 2009, so now is the time to enter the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.  Submit your EPK to the “John Lennon Songwriting Contest and NAMM Present: Play the 2010 NAMM Show” gig in the OurStage Marketplace!

For more info about the 2010 NAMM Show, click here.

For more info about the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, click here.

For more info about the OurStage Marketplace, check out the Marketplace FAQ section.

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MARKETPLACE NEWS: NEW GIGS & GIGS CLOSING SOON – SUBMIT YOUR EPK!

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities both around the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Please make sure you read the gig info carefully before you submit your Electronic Press Kit (EPK). If you are a hip hop artist applying for a country gig, you are not only wasting your time, you are also wasting the venue’s time. The same is true for bands from California applying for gigs in Connecticut when the venues specifically state they are looking for local bands. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.

New Gigs

ICDYFDZGEVWJ-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 17th, 2009

Application Deadline: October 7th, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for 5 bands from New England for an October 17th bill. If you are interested and have other bands that you are friends with to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Indie, Rock, Metal, Grunge, Dance rock, Electronica , etc., encouraged. No Rap, Blues or Country please. Submit your EPK here.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x115Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 23rd, 2009

Application Deadline: October 9th, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for bands for a show with Autumn in an Ambulance, R.A.I.L., The Silence Beneath Us and Oath of Insanity. Bands must have decent draw in the New Haven, Connecticut area. Each band will play a 30-45 minute set. Submit your EPK here.

WMPPUEYLELGZ-320x240-150x101Location: MilkBoy Main Stage, Ardmore, PA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 29th, 2009

Application Deadline: October 15th, 2009

Gig Info: Philly area Jazz-influenced artist needed for bill with Nathan McEuen. Must have good local draw. Submit your EPK here.

Gigs Closing Soon

ICDYFDZGEVWJ-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 2nd, 2009

Application Deadline: September 30th, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for 2 local indie rock bands. If interested and have other bands that you are friends with to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Indie rock bill with Attack The City, Strike Orange and A Time For Everything.

WMPPUEYLELGZ-320x240-150x101Location: MilkBoy Main Stage, Ardmore, PA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 9th, 2009

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2009

Gig Info: Philly area Folk/Bluegrass/Americana bands needed for bill with Gypsy Dave and the Stumpjumpers w/Fellswoop. Must have good local draw. Submit your EPK here

ICDYFDZGEVWJ-320x240Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: October 3rd, 2009

Application Deadline: October 2nd, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for 5 bands from New England for an October 3rd bill. If interested and have other bands that you are friends with to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to the other bands. Indie, Rock, Metal, Grunge, Dance rock, Electronica , etc.. encouraged. No Rap, Blues or Country please. Submit your EPK here.

For more info about Ground Zero, click here.

For more info about MilkBoy Main Stage at MilkBoy Coffee, click here.

For more info about the Amity Teen Center, click here.

For more info about the OurStage Marketplace, check out the Marketplace FAQ section.

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