The FIRST LOOK Artist Showcase

First Look Sessions is proud to present its first artist showcase October 14th at Soiree NYC (formerly BLVD). Artists will be competing for a chance to win an artist/image development package worth $2,500 Provided By United Sound Music Group INC, DPI Creative, and 101 Distribution. First Look Sessions will also fly ONE competing band round trip to NYC from any of the 50 states./n/nFirst Look Sessions is proud to present its first artist showcase October 14th at Soiree NYC (formerly BLVD). They are looking for ALL genres of music: Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Pop, etc. Only 15 slots are available, so if you think you have that raw, unique talent that the industry is missing, submit your EPK. First Look Sessions will fly ONE competing band round trip to NYC from any of the 50 states. Please visit www.firstlooksessions.com for Terms. Artists will be competing for a chance to win an artist/image development package worth $2,500 Provided By United Sound Music Group INC, DPI Creative, and 101 Distribution.

1st Place Winner Will Receive:

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  1st Place Crystal Award By United Sound Music Group / FIRST LOOK SESSIONS™
  
• 1 Hour FIRST LOOK SESSIONS™ Photo Shoot w/ DPI Creative® (dpicreative.com)
  
• 1 Project Pro Distribution Plan Provided By 101 Distribution® (101d.com)
  
• 4,000 Spins on Jango® Radio. The World’s Leading Fan Based Internet Radio Station on The Net! (Airplay.Jango.com)
  
• 1 Music Video Post To VladTV.com (vladtv.com)
  
• A Personal 10min one on one Interview w/ Alina Kim of FIRST LOOK SESSIONS™ - Recorded In HD
  
• 1 Standard Press Release written & distributed - Provided By PRWeb® (PRWeb.com)
  
• Promo CD Insert & Poster Design Provided By DPI Creative®
  
• 250 Digital Download Cards For Your Album/EP or Mixtape
  
• 300 Promo Style CD Duplication Provided By Discmakers® (discmakers.com)
  
• 200 11x17 Posters 1 Sided /Full Color
  
• 4 Hrs. Recording Time at The Legendary Quad Studios NYC - (Recording Only, Does Not Include Engineer) (quadnyc.com)
  
• Feature Article and Ad on the homepage of the NEW First Look Sessions Website- Due Fall 2010
  
• Feat. On DatzHOTT.com The HOTTEST Celeb. News on the NET! & GlobalGrind.com / Russell Simmons Hip Hop Blog Site
  
• 1 Hour Consultation w/ United Sound Music Group about your development & future project(s)

However, if you are one of the 15 acts selected to perform at our showcase there will be a non-refundable $300 registration fee to secure your spot. Each band will then be provided with exactly 35 tickets to be sold at $10 each. That gives bands the chance to make make the fee back and plus an extra $50. The event is 21+, so all ticket holders must be of age and have valid ID.

All performers will be videotaped and photographed during their performance and interviewed on the red carpet with Alina Kim of First Look Sessions, which will also be recorded and photographed. All artist will be given an edited video and photos one week after the event, which can be used for promotional use at any time.

Artists should be aware that they will be judged by leading industry professionals (that will be announced the day of flyer completion Sept. 30th). Artist will be judged on: style, lyrics, engagement with the crowd, beat selection, industry readiness, etc. This will be based on a 30 point scale, 30 being the highest amount of points an artist can receive in order to win. There will only be one winner.