music prizes & awards for march 2008
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Opening slots for Kaki King
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected by Kaki King for 3 opening performances on her Spring 2008 Tour: April 4, 2008 at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT; April 5, 2008 at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA; April 6, 2008 at Iron Horse in Northampton, MA. The winning artist will also have a one-on-one mentoring session with Kaki King.
Enter by March 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists from February and March are eligible. Artist selection made jointly by Kaki King and OurStage. Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional expenses covered.
Mentor Session with Arrested Development
1 high-ranking music artist will be selected for a one-on-one mentoring session with the members of the progressive hip-hop group, Arrested Development. The Grammy award winning group is well-known for its social activism and has been devoted to nudging folks in the direction of freedom and spiritual evolution for over 15 years.
Enter by March 23, 2008
The winning artist will be selected by the members of Arrested Development; All high-ranking artists from the Music Channels in February and March will be eligible to win. Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage's monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional expenses covered.
$5,000 March Grand Prize
OurStage offers a $5,000 monthly grand prize to the highest ranked OurStage artist across all channels on the Music Stage
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to the highest ranked music artist across all channels in OurStage's monthly competition; prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
$100 March Channel Prize
All Music Channel Winners from the March competition will receive an American Express branded reward card valued at $100
Enter by March 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
Spiffy OurStage t-shirt
All Music Channel Winners from each monthly competition receive a free OurStage T-shirt
Enter by March 23, 2008
Prize awarded to highest-ranking artist in each channel. Winning artists must enter a correct mailing address in OurStage profile to receive prize.
Spotlight interviews with OurStage's EJs
Select Music Channel Winners to be featured on OurStage.com (EJ section)
Enter by March 23, 2008
Interview selection based on editorial availability
Performance Wardrobe from BC Ethic
The March Grand Prize Winner will receive a complete wardrobe from BC Ethic
Enter by March 23, 2008
Each member of the Grand Prize Music Artist will receive 3 articles of clothing; if the winner is a solo artist, he/she will receive 5 articles of clothing. Styles to be determined by BC Ethic.
10KLF Cosmic Break Performance
50 high-ranking music artists in the 10KLF Cosmic Break Channel will be selected to perform on the OurStage 10KLF Cosmic Break Tour. At each of the 10 stops across the Midwest, 5 bands will take the stage to battle it out live and the band with the most audience votes at each show gets to perform at 10KLF and wins $500! Performers for the following stops will be chosen at the end of March: Fargo, ND; Omaha, NE; Iowa City, IA; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Duluth, MN.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Artists from the following states are eligible to apply: ND, MN, NE, IA, IL,WI, IN. Artist selection made jointly by 10KLF and OurStage based on regional rankings within the 10KLF Cosmic Break Channel. Performing artists must be residents of the eligible states listed for each tour stop. Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly terms and conditions and the 10KLF Cosmic Break Tour Channel official rules; No additional or travel expenses covered.
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.
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 expenses covered.
Performance at Newport Folk Festival
Up to 4 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; 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 Fest Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional expenses covered.
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; 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 expenses covered.
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 March 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.
Lennon Bus Online High School BOTB Channel Prize Pack
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will award a prize pack to 1 high-ranking artist from the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Online High-School BOTB Channel; The prize pack will include 1 full-day Professional recording session on board the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, 1 Godin Guitar (Model/Type Varies), 1 Maxell Prize Pack (iPod accessories, CD/DVD Media Etc) - (approx retail value $49.99) 1,000 Custom Cds in full color Jacket and 3 color on-disc printing courtesy of Disc Makers, 1 BOSS TU-80 Guitar/BassTuner, 1 copy of Sibelius 4 Music Notation software (approx retail value $429), 1 copy of PropellerHead Reason (approx retail value $499), 1 Crate Flexwave 15 R Practice Amp (approx retail value $449), 1 Apple iPod Shuffle (approx retail value $79), 1 Ampeg Bar Stool (approx retail value $49.99), and ). The winner will also be eligible for a chance to play at the 2008 Warped Tour at their local city. For more information, click
here. For more information on The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, please visit
www.Lennonbus.org
Enter by May 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists in the John Lennon Online BOTB Channel from March, April, and May, 2008, are eligible for this prize; All full-time high school students who have not exceeded the 12th grade are eligible for this prize; Bands must be comprised of high school students with one exception allowed; If by March 23, 2008 the John Lennon Online BOTB Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited.
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 March 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 March 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists across all non-promotional channels are eligible; Prizes awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions;
TX 10 Under 20 Channel Prize
The Top 10 artists in the TX 10 Under 20 Channel at the end of March will be selected to play at the Dallas International Guitar Festival 2008.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to 10 high-ranking artist in the TX 10 Under 20 Channel at the end of March; All music artists in the TX 10 Under 20 Channel must be under the age of 20 and residents of Texas to be eligible; No additional expenses covered; If by March 23, 2008 the TX 10 Under 20 Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited.
Dallas International Guitar Festival Performance
The highest-ranking artist in the Guitar Solo Channel at the end of March will be selected to play at the Dallas International Guitar Festival 2008.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to 1 high-ranking artist in the Guitar Solo Channel at the end of March; No additional expenses covered; If by March 23, 2008 the Guitar Solo Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited.
RIFF2 Channel Prize
RIFF2 will offer the highest-ranking artist in the RIFF2 Channel at the end of March $1,001 in cash and an HD Radio for all band members.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to the highest-ranking artist in the RIFF2 Channel at the end of March; If by March 23, 2008 the RIFF2 Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited.
Right Hook Supercharging Session
1 high-ranking music artist from OurStage's February and March 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 March 23, 2008
Artist selection made jointly by Right Hook and OurStage; All high-ranking artists from the February and March competitions are eligible.
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 March 23, 2008
All high-ranking artists from March are eligible. Artist selection made jointly by nimbit and OurStage. Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions
Live competition at Taste Addison
5 high-ranking artists from the Lone Starz Rising Channel at the end of March will be eligible to compete at Taste Addison on May 11, 2008. For more information and details on the grand prize package for Taste Addison, please visit
www.texasmusicproject.org .
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to 5 high-ranking artist in the Lone Starz Rising Channel at the end of March; All music artists in the Lone Starz Rising Channel must have at least 50% of their band under the age of 20 and must have attended a Texas school within the past 5 years to be eligible; If by March 23, 2008 the Lone Starz Rising Channel is not populated, it may be subject to close and prizes may be forfeited; No additional expenses covered.
MBS Indie Power Pack
1 high-ranking artist will receive eBook versions of both "Indie Power: A Business-Building Guide for Record Labels, Music Production Houses and Merchant Musician", and "Indie Marketing Power: The Resource Guide for Maximizing Your Music Marketing". Get the power you need to make your mark in the new music economy!
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to 1 high-ranking artist across all Music Channels in OurStage's monthly competitions; Prize awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; Airplay cannot be guaranteed.
Prime 350 College Radio Promotion
1 high-ranking artist across all channels in February and March will be selected jointly by OurStage and Powderfinger. Winning artist will receive an interactive weekly report detailing where the CD is being played and what type of airplay it is receiving.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Awarded to 1 high-ranking artist across all Music Channels in OurStage's monthly competitions; Prize awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions. Airplay cannot be guaranteed.
Unsigned, The Magazine Spotlight
Enter by March 23, 2008
Artist selection will be made by the editorial team at Unsigned, The Magazine. All high-ranking artists from the March competition are eligible.
Distribution and Marketing Campaign from DashGo
DashGo will offer 1 high-ranking Indie/Alternative artist from the February and March competitions with an innovative digital distribution and marketing package for a 3-month campaign in 2008.
Enter by March 23, 2008
Winning artist will be selected by DashGo. All high-ranking artists in the Indie/Alternative Channel in February and March are eligible for this prize; Prizes will be awarded according to the OurStage monthly competition terms and conditions; No additional expenses covered.