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Unsigned Talent Discovered at The Gadget Show Live
Apr 21st
Last week, The Gadget Show LIVE took place at the NEC in Birmingham, where the exhibit stand of international technology leader AVID and Rockhopper Studios, came away having discovered some very interesting musical talent.
At the AVID stand, up ‘n’ coming bands, singers, and songwriters boarded the Rockhopper 1960’s airstream caravan to record a track and video. The Rockhopper studio is powered on AVID Pro Tools – a professional software system used in top studios all over the World.
The result of the show was the discovery of four excellent bands: The Hold Up, Tom Dibbs, This Eden and A bit Too Far.
One of these lucky bands now has the chance to win a Rockhopper four song EP package, and two AVID software packages; Pro Tools Recording Studio and Pinnacle Studio HD.
All they need is your vote. Which band do you think cuts the mustard? Place your vote now http://j.mp/AvidComp
Voting closes Wednesday 28th April at midnight. Winner will be announced on Thursday 29th April.
If you’re an unsigned band or just someone with a penchant for singing, keep an eye on Rockhopper’s Talent Tour schedule as you too could get the chance to take part in this amazing experience thetalenttour.co.uk
Type of Endorsements
Dec 31st
If you do get an endorsement then it will likely only be a small one, if your sat here now reading this article with an endorsement worth thousands of pounds then you would probably be managed by the likes of Simon Cowell. Endorsements are hard to come by, but as i proved in my other article Musician Endorsements they are not impossible. Below are the different types of possible endorsements.
Free Equipment
This equipment wont be free, the likely hood is the equipment wont be for keeps and will be old stock. Still it does count as an Endorsement. You do however need to consider if the equipment that is offered is better than what you currently have, is it reliable and practical? Don’t just take the deal because it’s on the table, sit back and make sure your going to benefit from it.
Money
These deals really don’t exist, if you do get a few quid it will only be on the condition that the money is spent at a certain shop (probably the shop owned by the person who gave you the money). Again be careful, make sure the deal is good for you.
Money off or savings
The most likely of deals offered. You get money off on the day or a percentage off for the length of the deal.
Individual Endorsements
It’s also possible for an individual Band member to get an Endorsement. I know a Drummer who currently has an Endorsement with a local Drumstick manufacturer. They are very rare deals, but they do exist.
Endorsements come in all shapes and sizes, don’t expect them to benefit you to much, just be proud that someone wants to be associated with your music.
