The Independent Music Awards announces that a new category,
Sing Out For Social Action, has been added to the 2007 IMA Program.
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IMA Director,
Martin Folkman, was recently interviewed in the Disc Makers'
Fast Forward May 06 article about Music Contests and Competitions.
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Interviews with the 2006 IMA Design Winners can be read online at RockPopGallery.com.
This amazing site & store specializes in limited edition music related prints and
photography.
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Creating Music Videos in 5 Easy Steps
Video killed the radio star in the 1980s and made MTV the arbiter of cool.
Fast forward to 2006. Now the network focuses on surreal reality programming while
unknown bands on a shoestring budget are re-defining music videos and harnessing the
web to get intimate and personal with fans hungering for a window into the
music. Read more...
Before You Sign With a Manager: part 2
A management contract is a complex legal document that can make or break your career. Last month we covered the
6 critical steps necessary to weed out potentially bogus managers. This month, Beverly Hills
Entertainment Attorney and founder of the artist entertainment firm, Broken Ocean Entertainment,
Lee Rudnicki covers the money end of the contract - listing more critical questions artists must consider
before they sign on the dotted line. Read more...
Justice Through Music -
The Music In The Message
Look out Love Songs, Break up Ballads and Party Rock. Many artists in the post 9/11 world are
finding their voices and fans by singing songs that tackle Global Warming, the War on "Terror"
and the unfortunately named "Patriot Act". And the non-profit Justice Through
Music Project is becoming the
go-to promoter, distributor and viral marketer for those artists that have something
to say. Read more...
My Scene: Miami
This month, Miami scenster, Lauren "Lolo" Reskin shares her birds-eye-view
of where to gig, who to know and who to watch in the Miami music market. Read more...
May
Happenings
Here's more spring for your career. Check out this month's calendar for submission
details for shows, festivals, events, compilations and other
opportunities. Read more...
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