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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

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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.

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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.

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MARKETPLACE NEWS: SPOTLIGHT ON HIGH PROFILE GIGS

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 are putting the spotlight on  OurStage Marketplace High Profile Gigs. While all of the opportunities in Marketplace are great, the High Profile Gigs are the ones that can really help put artists on the map. Choose the gigs that interest you, dust of your EPK, and start submitting!

One Planet Festival

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Genres: Rock, Alternative, Funk, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Pop, Punk, Southern Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter (female), Singer-Songwriter (male), Country, Alternative Country, Traditional Country, Electronica, Hip Hop, Alternative Hip Hop, Rap, Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Experimental, Jazz, Latin, New Age / World, Reggae

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2009

The UK’s One Planet Festival in Lancaster celebrates the area through film, music and the arts while also raising awareness about climate change and the sustainable practices that can be used to lessen its effects. One Planet includes a film festival, a sustainable exposition, great food and— of course—live music from local, national and international bands. The One Planet Festival is looking for 10 artists on OurStage to play at this year’s festival, which will run from October 9th to October 11th. Each band will play two shows over the weekend at £100-200 GBP per show for bands and £50-100 per show for solo or duos.

Submit your EPK HERE!

John Lennon Songwriting Contest Session II

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Genres: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk and Children’s. Instrumental compositions are encouraged.

Submission Deadline: December 12, 2009

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest open to both amateur and professional songwriters. 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. The Maxell Song of the Year winner will receive $20,000, an Apple Computer with Logic Pro, Mackie mixer and studio monitor as well as a $1,000 scholarship to Digital Media Academy. Also up for grabs are $5,000 in new studio equipment, a week of performances on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour and a home page feature on Purevolume.com.

Submit your EPK HERE!

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and NAMM Present: Play The 2010 NAMM Show

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Genres: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk and Children’s. Instrumental compositions are encouraged.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2009

Everyone who enters the John Lennon Songwriting Contest by October 19, 2009 is eligible to win a trip to play the 2010 NAMM Show! 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 the place to be for industry leaders and insiders. The winning artist will receive airfare from their home city to Anaheim, CA, hotel accommodations in Anaheim, admission to the 2010 Winter NAMM Show, a showcase performance during NAMM, recording session on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and more!

Submit your EPK HERE!

SideCho Media EPK Dropbox

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Genres: Pop, Rock, Alternative, Funk, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Modern Rock, Punk, Southern Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter (female), Singer-Songwriter (male), Country, Alternative Country, Traditional Country, Electronica, Club/Dance, Hip Hop, Alternative Hip Hop, Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Experimental, Jazz, Latin, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae

Application Deadline: December 31, 2009

Digital distribution, promotion and consulting service SideCho Media—sister of independent label SideCho Records—is looking for new talent on OurStage! Submitting your EPK will put you in consideration for a digital distribution deal with SideCho Media. Make sure your EPK includes at least two full tracks, an artist bio, similar artists (who do you think you sound like and what influences your music?), hi-res photos, videos, contact information and past press including interviews, blurbs, articles, show listings, etc.

Submit your EPK HERE!

For more info about how to create a dynamite EPK, check out Kate B’s blog.

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

MARKETPLACE NEWS

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!

OurStage is once again partnering with the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and NAMM to bring you the John Lennon Songwriting Contest/NAMM Fly Away contest! OurStage artists will compete to win a showcase performance at the winter 2010 NAMM conference in Anaheim, California along with a recording session on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. 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 the place to be for insiders and industry leaders.  Interested artists can submit their EPKs to the “Play the 2010 NAMM show!” gig in the OurStage Marketplace.

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The John Lennon Songwriting Contest will be accepting submissions for Session II of the competition in the OurStage Marketplace starting June 16, 2009 at 12:00 A.M. (Songwriters wishing to enter Session I of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest have until the end of Monday, June 15th.) The contest is open to both amateur and professional songwriters who submit song entries in the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk and Children’s.  This year’s prize package is the contest’s largest to date with over $275,000 in cash and prizes for the winners! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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