The “Standby Records Battle to Get Signed” has kicked off nationally in 40 markets across the United States. These 40 markets are split into 5 regions: West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast (regional eligibility outlined below). Bands will have a chance to compete for the following prizes:
1st place: $20,000 record deal with Standby Records
2nd place: 6 song demo recorded at Track Six, produced by Don Debiase, and shopped by HM Management
3rd place: >...
The “Standby Records Battle to Get Signed” has kicked off nationally in 40 markets across the United States. These 40 markets are split into 5 regions: West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast (regional eligibility outlined below). Bands will have a chance to compete for the following prizes:
1st place: $20,000 record deal with Standby Records
2nd place: 6 song demo recorded at Track Six, produced by Don Debiase, and shopped by HM Management
3rd place: Music Video
4th place: US tour booked by HM Touring
5th place: Cargo Trailer
All artists who submit will be considered for:
An artist profile in the Standby Records ad in Amp Magazine (monthly)
Opening slots for touring Standby Records artists in artist's home market
A slot on the introductory "Passport to Music" festival in Cleveland in 2009
Markets in the Northeast Region include:
Albany: venue TBA
Baltimore: Sonar - August 17th
Boston: venue TBA
Buffalo: venue TBA
Philadelphia: venue TBA
Pittsburgh: The School - August 8th, 15th, September 12th, 19th
New York City: venue TBA
Northeast dates begin in August 2008
How it works
In each of the markets listed below, there will be 8 preliminary rounds. Within these rounds, the winners will be voted for by the crowd. The 8 preliminary round winners will then face off against each other that market's final round.
Judging for the regional finals round and national finals round will consist of the Standby Records staff and guest judges from the music industry. The finalists of each market will move on to a regional finals round where they will compete for prizes and a chance to go to the national finals held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Travel expenses will be paid to the artists selected for the national finals.
About Standby Records
Distributed worldwide by Victory Records/Distribution, the Standby roster includes artists such as Hopes Die Last, A Breach on Heaven, No Bragging Rights, Oh the Blood, The Waking Life, Emarosa and Settle the Sky.
Other Regions
Southwest:
Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Little Rock, St. Louis
Midwest: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha
Southeast: Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa
West: Boise, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle