MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR ELEVATE FILM FESTIVAL, HOLLYWOOD
ELEVATE FESTIVAL of Film and Music is accepting submissions for directors, 7-10 page screenplays, documentary subjects, musicians, crew, behind the scenes crews and volunteers for our September 07 festival. ELEVATE is the first 48 hour festival to produce inspiring, conscious raising films. All of the projects will be premiered at the KODAK theatre September 15th. We do not accept finished projects, all films are made just for the festival within a 48 hour period. Production begins Sept. 7th. Please go to elevatefestival.com for more submission info. Deadline for submissions is August 26. We are open to submissions from all countries. ELEVATE FESTIVAL of Film and Music will premiere at the KODAK Theatre September 15th 2007. We are accepting submissions from musicians for our new 48 hour music video category as well as for film soundtracks. Your video will be made in 48 hours and premiere at the KODAK THEATRE. We are looking for musicians who are unique, have a positive vibe and have a powerful message or uplifting feel to their music. We are looking for all types of music. We want world music, rock, soul, everything. Please do not submit unless your music is in line with our intention. Send CD and Press package ASAP to Elevate Films MUSICIAN SEARCH P.O. Box 291727 LA, CA 90029 or email MP3’s to submissions@elevatefilms.com. You must indicate what tracks are most appropriate. Please go to elevatefestival.com for more submission info. Production begins Sepember 7. Deadline for submissions is August 26th. We are open to submissions from all countries. We are also offering sponsorship for our September festival including program ad space. Sponsor info is available on-line at elevatefestival.com on our sponsor page.
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IAMA (INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS) ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 4th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is now accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only, Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio. IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for Acoustic artists, labels and with or without CD releases. Past year's winners include Fertitta and McClintock, Jen Foster, Millish, David Francey, Zane Williams, Suzanne Teng, Dave Potts, Mother Jane, Kate & Kacey Coppola and more.
Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides a review, ratings, CD information and more.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, Music Production and originality. (Please note that IAMA is a different competition from USA Songwriting Competition). All entries must be postmarked by November 9 or earlier. Ways to enter: For the regular entry form, please go to: http://www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html. For online entries (powered by Sonicbids.com), please go to: http://www.sonicbids.com/iama2007
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NEW COMPOSER SHOWCASE SEEKS SUBMISSIONS, NEW YORK
APAC (Astoria Performing Arts Center) is seeking submissions for its upcoming new composer showcase. APAC will be accepting submissions from new composers and lyricists for a showcase production to be presented in association with the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Directed by Brian Swasey, Musical Direction by Jeffrey Campos. Submissions will be accepted through July 31st 2007 and those composers chosen for the showcase will be contacted in August 2007. Submissions should include a cover page with contact information, a synopsis of the piece, a demo recording and/or sheet music, if available, including no more than four songs (maximum 4 characters), and descriptions of the songs. Mail all submissions to Astoria Performing Arts Center, Attn: New Composer Showcase, PO Box 195, 34-23 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101. Materials will not be returned. Visit www.apacny.org for more information.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS WITH VORRES PRODUCTIONS
Director: Anthony Vorres. Vorres Productions is currently looking for bands/singers to compete in 'Anthony Vorres' Battle of the Bands: A benefit for the film One Cruel Day'. This exciting one night only event will be taking place on Saturday November 10, 2007 and will emanate from a popular dance and performance venue located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. Vorres Productions is currently accepting demos for consideration and is looking to select contestants from a pool of varied musical styles. So if you are a talented band or singer we want to hear from you right away! If your submission is able to impress us enough you (and your band) will be one of the eight groups to move onto the main stage at the Battle of the Bands event and perform in a tournament style competition that will culminate with only one group/singer being crowned the 'Battle of the Bands Champion', and walking away with a deal that will allow the winning group's music to appear in the upcoming 2008 independent short film 'One Cruel Day' a Vorres Productions production. Please send all demos to Vorres Productions P.O. Box 20793 Worcester, MA 01602 or e-mail us at VorresProductions@hotmail.com to schedule a live audition (or to forward along a link to your myspace music page or website). For more info on the Battle of the Bands event and 'One Cruel Day' the film please visit the film's website at www.OneCruelDay.com. Ends August 8.
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MUSICAL THEATRE GALA FROM R&D MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS, LONDON
Brand new variety gala opening in Liverpool in early 2008 (dates TBC), requiring lead and ensemble cast members. One initial show at a major venue in Liverpool with the potential to tour the UK. Featuring sections from many major musical theatre shows currently running in the West End and Broadway. Auditions in London and Liverpool from July 2007. Cast members will be required for part-time rehearsals in Liverpool (with travel expenses paid and accommodation provided), and London. Applicants should submit a current CV and headshot to Gabriela Winslow at auditions@rdmusicalproductions.com . Please note that at this stage we are simply gathering CVs for consideration over the next couple of months. Do not despair if you don't hear from us immediately - we will be in touch! Currently casting the following roles with more lead roles potentially available to the right applicants. Web: http://www.rdmusicalproductions.com. Apply to: G. Winslow - Casting Director
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