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Unsigned between the age of 16 – 25? Want some Free Recording time?
May 27th
30 Tracks, 30 days, 1 Great opportunity
Are you an unsigned artist between 16-25 years old?
Keen to work with great producers?
Would you jump at the chance to record your music for free?
EMI and the Roundhouse have teamed up once again for 30/30 in 2010. Every day this September, we’re offering 30 artists/bands one free day of recording time in the EMI Studio at the Roundhouse. If you’ve got a track ready to record, then we’ll provide you with a top producer and you’ll walk away with a professional recording. You’ll also have the chance to put your questions to a panel of EMI experts, so by the end of the month you’ll have your finished tune and an insight into the music industry.
All applicants MUST:
• be aged 16-25 years old
• be ready to record a track
• be able to attend 3 key dates:
1. 30/30 Launch Night – 18 August
2. one day recording session (TBC September)
3. Industry panel discussion – 13 October
GET STARTED… Download the 30/30 application form at www.roundhouse.org.uk/3030 then complete and return to roundhouse.studios@roundhouse.org.uk
THEN… Upload your track via Soundcloud www.soundcloud.com/roundhouseldn – remember to clearly label your track with artist name & song title
DEADLINE: 16 JULY 2010
Successful applicants will be notified by 30 July 2010. If you are not contacted by this date, regrettably you haven’t been selected for this scheme, but your details will be kept on record for other opportunities of this kind.
Find 30/30 on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roundhouse-3030-2010/121989224490777?ref=ts#!/pages/Roundhouse-3030-2010/121989224490777?ref=ts
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Samsung Mobile Live Launch Monte Battle of the Bands Music Competition
May 17th
Samsung launches live music talent show at venues across the UK
Samsung Mobile L!ve today announced the launch of ‘Monte Battle of the Bands’ – showcasing the best in live regional music talent from the UK. Unsigned bands will get the chance to play the gig of their lives and they’ll need to pull out their most rock’n’roll dance moves and best guitar strums to win the ultimate prize – studio time worth up to £10,000 to record their own album tracks.
‘Monte Battle of the Bands’ will give unsigned bands the chance to perform in their home regions in front of a Samsung Mobile L!ve audience.
Those wishing to enter should sign up at www.montemobilelive.com and submit a video of their band performing – the best talent will then be invited to battle against each other and have their performances uploaded to the web site after the events. The public will then vote online to decide the overall winners who will receive £10,000 of production time at well renowned recording studio.
All those who vote on line for their favourite band will have the chance to download exclusive Monte Battle of the Bands content for free, once the winners have been announced.
The events will be taking place at the following shopping centres:
Westfield – Merry Hill, Dudley: 22nd – 23rd May
Middleton Hall, The Centre: MK, Milton Keynes – 29th – 30th May
Manchester Arndale: 5th – 6th June
The brand new Samsung Monte has full social networking applications including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, allowing users to access their favourite bands profiles whenever and wherever they choose.
Advanced Instant Messaging capabilities mean users have access to all their friends at the touch of a screen. Available to buy now, the Monte comes in orange and graphite, or a black and silver design.
The first twenty people (aged 16 or over) on each day to purchase a Monte handset from any of the retailers in the Mobile L!ve shopping centre venues, will receive £50 worth of See vouchers.
Terms and conditions for Monte Battle of the Bands
Bands entering must have more than one person and all members must be aged 18 or over
Winners will be selected by a public on-line vote
No purchase necessary to enter
Full terms and conditions can be found at: www.montemobilelive.com
Want to warm up the crowd for Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler infront of thousands of people?
May 6th
I’m guessing you would? Luckily LG are offering a fantastic opportunity to warm up the audience before headline acts such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Steve Winwood and John Mayer take to the stage. The selected winners will have the opportunity to play their stuff in the forumLive, the Arena’s fantastic Pre/Post show entertainment space that can hold upto 6000 people and on a full house concert has traffic of more than 15000 people. The first Event on the 18th of May will see Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton followed by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on the 23rd of May and ending finally with the international superstar that is John Mayer on the 24th of May.
For more information and to enter please check out http://www.lgblog.co.uk/2010/04/5983/
Broccoli Events – UK Events and Promoters
Apr 14th
What’s new? Broccoli Events is new!
Having worked as promoters in the UK new music scene for the past 5 years it seems like an obvious and natural progression to add an events company to Broccoli Music and that’s exactly what they’ve done.
Events and music go hand in hand so Broccoli Events has an advantage on the rest with sister company Broccoli Music feeding them the best emerging artists on the scene. Companies want links into the youth market and thats what Broccoli Events has the ability to offer. Companies like XFM and Nokia were using Broccoli Music’s connection with bands and the scene that comes with them to link to the youth market and this is a valuble tool that Broccoli Events has to offer to clients.
So what do they do? They do parties, that’s what they’re known for, be it a private party, after show party, brand launch or beyond. They work closely with you developing ideas and designing an event package that ticks all the boxes.
What else is different? They have access to a network of affiliates, all of which are proven industry professionals, so whatever the event requires they can put together a specialist team.
Broccoli Events are always on the look out to add to their team of affiliates so check out the website and get in touch.
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Unsigned Band opportunity at The Gadget Show Live
Apr 1st
Unedited Press Release
Are you an unsigned band or songwriter? Guilty of singing in the shower? Or simply someone who
likes to strum the occasional chord on a guitar? Whatever your level of musical talent, we’ve got just
the thing for you at The Gadget Show LIVE at the NEC, Birmingham from 7-11th April.
Visitors to the event need to head to the stand of leading technology brand, Avid where they can
become a pop star for the day, powered by Avid Pro Tools – the software used in top studios
around the world. You can record your own or a karaoke style song – with or without instruments, as
backing tracks can be supplied.
The Avid stand at The Gadget Show is based around a mobile audio recording and video editing
suite, housed in a 1960’s USA airstream caravan, better known as the Rockhopper Studio.
Visitors will climb aboard the sensational Rockhopper where their song will be recorded and mixed
professionally on a Pro Tools system, and filmed and edited using Avid Pinnacle Studio video
editing software.
This fantastic experience is powered by international giant, Avid who create the technology behind
the most listened to, most watched, and most loved media in the world. Their digital audio and video
solutions, from films you see on the big screen, to personal audio you chose at home; have earned
them hundreds of awards.
If you’re already a ticket holder to this sold-out 60,000 capacity event, then simply head to the Avid
stand for a chance of taking part. But if you’d like the chance to attend and be a pop star for the day,
there are 6 exclusive spots available, which you can bag by heading to the Rockhopper Facebook
page http://j.mp/AvidComp and signing up.
Rockhopper has been on a national search for singers and musicians through The Talent Tour,
powered by Avid. Could you be the next artist they’re looking for? There are some fantastic prizes up
for grabs, so check out the competition now! http://j.mp/AvidComp
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Event info:
Avid @ The Gadget Show LIVE
7-11th April 2010
The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Weds 13:00-17:30
Thurs-Sun 09:30-17:30
Links:
http://www.maudio.co.uk/gadgetshow
http://www.maudio.co.uk/gadgetshow
http://www.gadgetshowlive.net
Finding Investment for your Music – Endorsements, Music Grants and More
Mar 5th
I have just uploaded a Lens at squidoo.com about finding Investment for your Music. I talk about the various options available to funding your Music Career. To check it out please visit Music Investments Article
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Out of the Basement by Nick J.Townsend from Basementsound.co.uk
Mar 2nd
Greetings Rocklinks….
This is Nick J.Townsend from BasementSound Radio, the world’s most underground internet radio station. This is a special column exclusive to Rocklinks.co.uk, every month I’m going to talk about some of the best underground artists that get featured on www.basementsound.co.uk and I know what I’m talking about. I’m not here to sell shares in record companies, I’m here to reveal who’s making the music that real people listen to. Nuff said…
THE ROCKET DOLLS (Brighton / United Kingdom)
http://www.therocketdolls.com
http://www.myspace.com/therocketdollsmusic
Now if you are going to stand out you need to get peoples attention. This British three piece Alternative Post Grunge Riff Metal band not only have a great image but write songs that make you want to kick down your front door and scream (which in my opinion is a good thing as it sure let’s your neighbours know who’s got the best CD collection). Catchy riffs, pounding grove beats and the Basslines are slick. Infact this is great music to f**k to, trust me I’m an expert. ‘BLEEDING THE SHAME’ and ‘DELIRIUM’ are good examples of why this band will get girls pregnant.
MOZART KHADAFFI (Denmark)
http://www.mozartkhadaffi.com
http://www.myspace.com/mozartkhadaffi
Imagine Marilyn Manson meets Mr. Bungle. Yes this is a wild child orchestra. Possibly one of my favorite underground bands too. Alternative Industrial Metal Rock with attitude and I f**king mean attitude with a lot of style and originality (it’s not clever to swear but sometimes it’s necessary to prove a point). This is a mindwarp of influences wrapped up in organized chaos. Mean guitars, insane beats, great theatrical vocals and all done with excellence. ‘DEAD CAN WALK’ is the best example if you’re new to this act. It’s got everything you need in one song. There’s one bit in the song which is the best scream I’ve ever felt like screaming along to. This music will open your mind.
STRIPPING THE PISTOL (Chicago / United States)
http://www.strippingthepistol.com/
http://www.myspace.com/strippingthepistol
Chicago makes some great music and this band sure does prove that. BLACK REFLECTIONS is the song by STRIPPING THE PISTOL that woke me up and made me masturbate more times in a single day than advised to me by the sex experts on TV. It’s a great tune. I was pleased to find out they wrote a load more cool songs as well. So kiddies if you are going to lock the bedroom door with your iPod on then this is the band for you. Great vocals and lyrics, atmospheric guitars, brutal and yet gentle at times, some great riffs and great melodies. For a Metal Rock band they provide a full package of treats. Great band name too. Hell yeah!
…..Right, that’s the first three bands I’m going to introduce you to. Short but sweet. Think about it, I’ve just told you about three bands who are going to be included in your record collection. These are all world class artists for different reasons. No f**king around here. The underground may well be filled with music but only those that display originality and balls make it to my column. You can hear all these bands on www.basementsound.co.uk but more importantly you can go and watch them Live, download their music, write about them and get a fucking tattoo of them on your arm. This is Nick J.Townsend signing off. END OF MESSAGE.
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