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Mentor session with Amaechi Uzoigwe
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with Amaechi Uzoigwe of PLUG.
Enter by May 23, 2008
The winning artist will be selected by Amaechi Uzoigwe; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in May will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions: No additional or travel expenses covered.
Performance slot at Camp Bisco Festival
1 high-ranking artist from the Hip-Hop, Electronic or Jam Bands Channels on OurStage will be selected for an opening slot at the Camp Bisco Festival in Mariahville, NY on July 17 - 19, 2008. The festival will feature the headliners The Disco Biscuits, Snoop Dogg and Cut Chemist.
Enter by June 22, 2008
The winning artist will be jointly selected by OurStage and Marc Brownstein, the bass player for the Disco Biscuits; All high-ranking artists from the Hip-Hop, Electronic and Jam Bands Channels in May and June will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered
Mentor Session with Peter Shapiro
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with Peter Shapiro, the producer of U23D Imax Movie (currently in theaters), producer and founder of the Jammy's, Green Apple Music Festival and is the former owner of Wetlands Preserve
Enter by May 23, 2008
The winning artist will be selected jointly by OurStage and HeadCount; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in May will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered
Mentor Session with Patrick Jordan
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with Patrick Jordan, the day-to-day manager of Dave Matthews Band and Trey Anastasio.
Enter by May 23, 2008
The winning artist will be selected jointly by OurStage and HeadCount; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in May will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered
Mentor Session with Braddigan (of Dispatch)
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with Braddigan, founding member of Dispatch. Braddigan is known for using music as a tool for discovery, excitement, and humanitarian efforts. This is a rare opportunity to talk with one of indie music's most successful artists.
Enter by June 22, 2008
The winning artist will be selected by Braddigan; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in May and June will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered
Mentor Session with Matthew Ellard
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with Matthew Ellard, the producer, mixer and engineer with 20 years of experience working with artists such as Elliot Smith, Weezer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the Soundtracks for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Gone Baby Gone.
Enter by May 23, 2008
The winning artist will be selected by Matthew Ellard; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in April and May will be eligible to win; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered
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$5,000 May Grand Prize
OurStage offers a $5,000 monthly grand prize to the highest-ranking OurStage artist across all channels on the Music Stage
Enter by May 23, 2008
Awarded to the highest-ranking music artist across all channels in OurStage's monthly competition; prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
$100 May Channel Prize
All Music Channel Winners from the May competition will receive a $100 gift card
Enter by May 23, 2008
Awarded to channel winners defined as the highest-ranking artist within a channel; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
Spotlight interviews with OurStage's EJs
Select Music Channel Winners to be featured on OurStage.com (EJ section)
Enter by May 23, 2008
Interview selection based on editorial availability
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Bumbershoot performance
Up to 3 high-ranking bands from the Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Electronic and Jazz Channels will be selected to perform at Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music and Arts Festival: August 30 - September 1, 2008
Enter by June 22, 2008
Winning artist will be selected jointly by Bumbershoot and OurStage from the high-ranking artists in March, April, May and June's competitions; The artist must be from the Pacific Northwest to qualify; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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10,000 Lakes Festival Performance
1 high-ranking artist in the 10KLF Cosmic Break Channel each month of April, May, and June will be selected to perform at the 10,000 Lakes Festival in Detroit Lakes, MN, July 23 through 26, 2008. Winning artists performing at 10KLF will also receive $500 and festival tickets for each band member.
Enter by June 22, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by 10KLF and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the 10KLF Cosmic Break Channel each month of April, May, and June; Prizes will be awarded according to the 10KLF Cosmic Break official contest rules; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Performance
At least 2 high-ranking artists in the Battle for the Roo Channel from across the months of March, April, and May will be selected to perform on the Sonic Stage at the 2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN; June 12 through 15, 2008
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by Bonnaroo and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the Battle for the Roo Channel across the months of March, April, and May; Prizes will be awarded according to the Battle for the Roo official contest rules; If by May 23, 2008 the Battle for the Roo Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered.
2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Performance
1 high-ranking artist in the College Battle for the Roo Channel from the month of May will be selected to perform at the 2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Machester, TN; June 12 - 15, 2008
Enter by May 23, 2008
At least 1 member of the participating band must be enrolled full-time in a college or university; Proof of enrollment will be required; All entrants must register through this specific URL only: www.ourstage.com/go/collegebroo; Artist selection made jointly by Bonnaroo and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the College Battle for the Roo Channel in the month of May; Prizes will be awarded according to the College Battle for the Roo official contest rules; If by May 23, 2008 the College Battle for the Roo Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered;
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Performance at Newport Folk Festival
A minimum of 2 artists (up to 4 total) high-ranking artists will be selected for performance slots at the legendary Newport Folk Festival in Newport, RI on August 1-3, 2008
Enter by July 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists from the March through July competitions in the Newport Folk Festival Channel are eligible; Accepted genres include Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Reggae, Americana, Alt. Country, Blues, Country and Pop; Artist selection made jointly by Newport Folk Fest and OurStage; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; If by July 23, 2008 the Newport Folk Festival Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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Performance at the JVC Jazz Festival Newport
2 high-ranking artists will be selected for performance slots at the iconic JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, RI on August 8-10, 2008
Enter by July 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists from March through July competitions on OurStage in the Newport Jazz Fest Channel are eligible; Accepted genres include Latin, World, Jazz, R&B/Soul; Artist selection made jointly by JVC Jazz Festival Newport and OurStage; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; If by July 23, 2008 the Newport Jazz Fest Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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Performance at Afro-Punk
2 high-ranking artists will be selected from the Afro-Punk Channel to play at the 2008 Afro-Punk Music and Film Festival in Brooklyn, NY from July 5 - 13, 2008.
Enter by June 22, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by Afro-Punk and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the Afro-Punk Channel across the months of April, May and June; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; Accepted genres include Rock, Hip-Hop, Rap, Indie Pop/Rock, Alt. Rock, Hard Rock, Reggae; If by June 22, 2008 the Afro-Punk Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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ROTHBURY Performance
At least 2 high-ranking artists in the ROTHBURY Channel from across the months of April and May will be selected to perform at ROTHBURY in Rothbury, MI July 3 through 6, 2008. Performing artists will also receive an Epiphone Guitar (one per band).
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by ROTHBURY and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the ROTHBURY Channel across the months of April and May; All genres except the following are welcome to participate: Techno/Club/Dance, Rap/Gangsta Rap, Metal, and Death Metal; Prizes will be awarded according to the ROTHBURY official contest rules; No additional or travel expenses covered; If by May 23, 2008 the ROTHBURY Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited.
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SoulFest 2008 Performance
Up to 4 high-ranking artists (total) in the SoulFest Channel from the April and May competitions will be selected to perform at SoulFest 2008 at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH July 30-August 2, 2008. SoulFest is New England's premier Christian music festival and family retreat.
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by SoulFest and OurStage from among all high-ranking artists in the SoulFest Channel; Prizes will be awarded according to the SoulFest official contest rules; If by May 22, 2008 the SoulFest Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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CMJ College Day Performance
1 high-ranking artist from the CMJ 2008 Channel on OurStage will be selected to perform at the CMJ College Day Lunch on October 23, 2008 in NYC. Winner will also receive one (1) track inclusion on the CMJ Player CD, as well as a editorial inclusion and cover mention in CMJ New Music Report issue 1079. Full badge access to the CMJ Marathon for all members of the winning band included in the prize.
Enter by July 23, 2008
Artist selection made by CMJ editorial team; All high-ranking music artists in the CMJ Channel from April through July are eligible for this prize; No additional or travel winner expenses covered as part of this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the CMJ official contest rules; If by July 23, 2008 the CMJ Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited
Performance at the CMJ Music Marathon
At least 3 high-ranking music artists from the CMJ 2008 Channel on OurStage will be selected to perform at the official OurStage showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon from October 21 - 25, 2008 in NYC; Full badge access to the CMJ Marathon for all winning band members included in the prize; Winners will also earn editorial inclusion in CMJ New Music Report #1079.
Enter by July 23, 2008
Artist selection made by CMJ editorial team; All high-ranking music artists in the CMJ Channel from April through August are eligible for this prize; No additional or travel winner expenses covered as part of this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the CMJ official contest rules; If by July 23, 2008 the CMJ Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited
CMJ New Music Report and CMJ New Music Monthly Spotlight
6 high-ranking artists will be included in a full page OurStage Artist Spotlight Advertorial in 2 July editions of the CMJ New Music Report (1 Print issue including the PDF version as well as the following week's PDF-only issue); Including a listing in the OurStage blog roll on CMJ.com; Advertorial to also run in CMJ New Music Monthly #154
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made by CMJ editorial team; All high-ranking music artists are eligible for this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
CMJ New Music Monthly CD Track
1 high-ranking artist will be selected by CMJ for a 1/6 page spotlight as well as (1) track inclusion on the New Music Monthly CD.
Enter by June 16, 2008
Artist selection made by CMJ editorial team; All high-ranking music artists are eligible for this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
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First Act CE120 Electric Guitar
1 high-ranking artist in the Rock by First Act Channel at the end of May will receive a First Act CE120 Electric Guitar, valued at over $400
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists in the Rock by First Act Channel from the May competition on OurStage will be eligible for this prize; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; Final artist selection to be made by First Act
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JLSC Prize Pack
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest Prize pack will be given away to 1 Channel Winner from all Music Channels on OurStage.com each month in 2008 (12 months/12 prize packs in total); the JLSC Prize Pack will include 1 Maxell Prize Pack (iPod accessories, CD/DVD Media Etc) - (approx retail value $49.99), 1 Sibelius 4 Music Notation Software(approx retail value $429), 1 PropellerHead Reason (approx retail value $499), 1 Crate Flexwave 15 R Guitar Practice Amp (approx retail value $449), 1 Apple iPod Shuffle (approx retail value $79), and 1 Ampeg Bar Stool (approx retail value $49.99). Visit www.JLSC.com to learn more about The John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made by JLSC staff; All Music Channel winners from OurStage's 2008 monthly Music Channel competitions are eligible for this prize.
Free Entry to the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
5 high-ranking music artists from all of the OurStage monthly competitions in 2008 on a monthly basis will be selected to receive a free entry into the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (for a total of 60 winners); the John Lennon Songwriting Contest offers over $330,000 in cash and prizes to its winning contestants. Visit www.JLSC.com for more information
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists across all non-promotional channels are eligible; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions;
JLSC/NAMM 2009 Channel Prize
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest/NAMM prize package will be given away to 1 channel Winner from the JLSC NAMM 2009 Channel on OurStage.com. The prize includes a 3 day/2 night trip for the winning band to the Winter NAMM conference in Anaheim, CA during January 2009. Hotel accommodations, airport transportation, individual per diems, and more are included. There will be 1 performance spot offered during the event. Visit www.JLSC.com to learn more about The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and www.namm.org for info on NAMM. Specific rules and contest info are at www.ourstage.com/go/jlscnam2009 .
Enter by October 31, 2008
Participation is limited to OurStage artists ALREADY ENTERED into the John Lennon Songwriting Contest before 10/31/08; Artist selection made by JLSC staff; All Music Channel winners from OurStage's 2008 monthly Music Channel competitions are eligible for this prize; No additional or travel expenses covered
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Godin Guitar/1,000 CDs from Discmakers Courtesy of JLSC
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest will award 1 Godin Guitar (approximate retail value of $995) and 1 coupon for 1,000 CDs in jackets from Discmakers to 1 of the Grand Prize Winners on OurStage from all 12 monthly competitions for 2008
Enter by May 23, 2008
All Music Grand Prize Winners from all 12 monthly music competitions on OurStage will be eligible for this prize; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; Final artist selection to be made by the JLSC staff.
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Peerless Mastering Session
1 high-ranking artist will be selected from the Hip-Hop Channel for a mastering session for a 5 track EP with Peerless Mastering
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists in the Hip-Hop Channel from the May competition on OurStage will be eligible for this prize; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; Final artist selection to be made jointly by Peerless Mastering and OurStage; No additional or travel expenses covered
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Musician's Atlas Subscriptions
3 high-ranking artists across the Music Stage will be awarded a 1-month subscription to Musician's Atlas. The Musician's Atlas is the Ultimate Music Biz Machine, packed with powerful industry tools and contacts that will make your music business more profitable and easier to manage.
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists across all Music Channels from the May competition on OurStage will be eligible for this prize; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; Final artist selection to be made by OurStage
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Spotlight on Daytrotter
1 high-ranking artist will be featured on Daytrotter.com from the May competition.
Enter by May 23, 2008
Winning artists will be selected by Daytrotter; All high-ranking artists from the May competition are eligible
Recording session in the Daytrotter studios
1 of the winners of the Daytrotter feature spot will be invited to the Daytrotter studios for a recording session
Enter by May 23, 2008
Winning artists will be selected by Daytrotter; All winning artists from the Daytrotter Artist Spotlight prize will be eligible for this prize; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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Distribution and Marketing Campaign from DashGo
DashGo will offer 1 high-ranking Indie/Alternative artist from the April and May competitions with an innovative digital distribution and marketing package for a 3-month campaign in 2008.
Enter by May 23, 2008
Winning artist will be selected by DashGo; All high-ranking artists in the Indie/Alternative Channel in April and May are eligible for this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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nimbit Retail & Merchandise Production
1 high-ranking artist will receive 1 year free of nimbit Retail (incl. one product setup) and free production of the following: 250 CDs (fast-turn CD-Rs, full-color special vinyl label, 2-panel 4/1 insert, slimline jewel case w/ black tray) and 50 Posters (100# glossy text stock, 11"x17"). For more info on nimbit retail, click here.
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists from May are eligible; Artist selection made jointly by nimbit and OurStage; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
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Right Hook Supercharging Session
1 high-ranking music artist from OurStage's April and May competitions will be selected for a one-on-one coaching/mentoring session with Right Hook Solutions. Right Hook's career supercharging session will put an artist on a path to success. This isn't about signing a management contract; this is about putting artists on a path where they will become more and more attractive to managers, labels, radio, and venues.
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by Right Hook and OurStage; All high-ranking artists from the April and May competitions are eligible.
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Unsigned, The Magazine Spotlight
1 high-ranking music artist will be featured by Unsigned, The Magazine at www.unsignedthemagazine.com
Enter by May 23, 2008
Artist selection will be made by the editorial team at Unsigned, The Magazine; All high-ranking artists from the May competition are eligible.