M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2011

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  Booking 150 Sonicbids bands
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Summary

Don't miss your LAST CHANCEto submit to M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2011!

M.E.A.N.Y. FEST has featured acts such as Semi Precious Weapons and Stellastarr, attracts 15,000 people and showcases over 200 bands in the best NYC venues.

150 spots are reserved for Sonicbids artists. At least 5 slots are reserved for bands located outside NYC.

All artists submitting to M.E.A.N.Y. through Sonicbids receive 100 free spins on Jango. Prizes include 2 full days of recording time, a promotion package from Notorious Radio, gear and more./n/nM.E.A.N.Y. FEST, which has featured acts such as Semi Precious Weapons and Stellastarr, attracts close to 15,000 people and showcases over 200 bands in the best NYC venues for one week of rock.

The event asks audience members to vote for 3 finalists during their performances, with 2 picks chosen by M.E.A.N.Y. FEST staff (1 from NYC, 1 from out of state). Bands showcase this Fall, and a winner and runner up will be determined by an industry panel for the finals taking place in December.

Slots for Sonicbids Artists:

  • 150 Slots Are Reserved for Sonicbids Artists.
    • 25 will be selected from those who submit before May 15. These artists will be notified by 6/15.
    • Another 25 will be selected from those who submit before June 15. Artists will receive confirmation of their acceptance by June 30.
    • 5 slots are reserved for artists based outside of NYC. These geographic regions include: Midwest, Mountain, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, West.
    • At least 1 FINALIST is guaranteed to be chosen from out of state.

Prizes for M.E.A.N.Y. 2011:
  • 2 full days of recording time including engineer, more details TBA.
  • A radio package from Notorious radio including a full promotion at New Music shows as well as web radio stations across the country, all of whom have been hand picked because they support underground music.
  • A spin on NYC's best rock radio station 101.9RXP by Rich Russo
  • 5000 spins on Jango
  • 2 days of recording time with an engineer
  • Reason 4 Virtual studio rack and Record virtual
  • studio software packages
  • Underground radio package
  • More coming soon

**BONUS FROM JANGO - all artists submitting to M.E.A.N.Y. will receive 100 free spins from Jango - Jango airplay is a music marketing tool for artists and labels to promote their music to Jango's 7 million listeners.**


About M.E.A.N.Y. FEST:
MUSICIANS & EMERGING ARTISTS NEW YORK has expanded to include M.E.A.N.Y. USA shows year round. Bands that shine during M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2011 will be offered opportunities throughout the year on M.E.A.N.Y. USA shows.

*Past Performers - Everlea, Locksley, My American Heart, Stellastarr, Halestorm and Semi Precious Weapons (on tour with Lady Gaga).

*Past Panels - (2009/10) Rich Russo from NY's best rock station 101.9 RXP, head of A&R from Tommy Boy Records, Ben Xavier from Showtime, and Michael Musto from the Village Voice.

*Past Venues - (2009/2010) the Gramercy Theater, Santos Party House, Bowery Poetry Club, Crash Mansion, the Delancey and many more.

*Past Sponsors/Partners - Jack Daniels, Gibson, Southern Comfort, Maxell, Apple, the Village Voice, Fearless Music TV, JLSC, The International Songwriting Contest and Marshall Amps.

All artists submitting to M.E.A.N.Y. will be considered for M.E.A.N.Y.radio.