Southern California Indie Artist Showcase

Looking for Indie artists - Win an Artist Development Package; Perform in front of industry Reps. Win a show in the UCSB college market; get some great info on Do It Yourself artist techniques; and much much more...



The goal of the Southern California Indie Artist Showcase on Saturday July 29 is to expose independent bands and artists in all genres to representatives from music industry companies that are currently seeking talent. We have hand-selected a panel of key industry professionals based specifically on their role in the industry. This event is designed to cover a broad range of aspects essential to becoming successful in today’s music business. From recording opportunities to publishing and licensing deals, local to international bookings to distribution and sales, this is an event by independent artists for independent artists. The event is organized by San Diego band Innocent Noise who is bringing some industry hookups back to their hometown. The event will be held at The Boulevard in San Marcos, CA.



If you are selected, you will be required to purchase 50 tickets for $300 that must be sold to their fans. Artists will retain ALL money from tickets sold over 30 [that’s $200 for the artist]. However, failure to bring 30 people though the door will result in a small point deduction on a sliding scale [details in contract]. Artists will be allowed to sell more than 50 if they can.



Each performance will be limited to the band’s 3 best songs. Set times and load-in schedules will be disclosed two weeks before the event. Up to 10 bands/artists will perform the evening of the event with at least four of the slots reserved for Sonicbids artists.



1st prize

• 1-song [8-hours studio time] Demo with Professional Multi-Platinum Producer/Engineer Alan Sanderson [Rolling Stones, Weezer, and more] at Strate Sound Studios in San Diego
  
  
• 1-Year International Representation by IRL for Licensing, Touring, Distribution and more
  
  
• 1 Year Free Membership to IndieCore.com with chances to get your music video on The University Network. Going out to 140 Universities in the western US, IndieCore.com is your chance to get 30 second video clips of your band or group played on flat screens in the food courts at these schools beamed in by high speed fiber-optic internet. IndieCore’s storefront helps the indie artist sell ring tones, and wallpaper.
  
  
• 1 show in Santa Barbara, CA put on by DBS productions at Pascucci, Cali-Roll, or one of the other fine establishments promoted by DBS

2nd Prize

• 1 Year free Membership to IndieCore.com with chances to get your music on The University Network. Going out to 140 Universities in the western US, IndieCore.com is your chance to get 30 second video clips of your band or group played in the food courts at these schools beamed in by high speed fiber-optic internet.
  
  
• 1 show in Santa Barbara CA put on by DBS productions at Pascucci, Cali-Roll, or one of the other fine establishments promoted by DBS

3rd Prize

• 6-month free Membership to IndieCore.com with chances to get your music on The University Network. Going out to 140 Universities in the western US, IndieCore.com is your chance to get 30 second video clips of your band or group played in the food courts at these schools beamed in by high speed fiber-optic internet.

Each band will receive a gift bag with promotional items from the event sponsors and a copy of “Crash Course of The Musician’s Handbook” [Billboard Books] by Bobby Borg. This is an informative disc about (DIY) ways to have success in the music business. Besides the list of opportunities and great exposure!



Each band will receive a hand written critique from each member of the industry panel. This critique will include a point system based on a (LPRS) Live Performance Rating Scale [rules in contract].



The review panel will consist of the following industry professionals:

• Bobby Borg- Author, Musician's Handbook
  
  
• Johnny Mendola- Owner, IRL Music Group
  
  
• Adam Sloat- Owner, Sloat Entertainment Inc.
  
  
• Ty Salazar- Head of A/R, Riptide Music
  
  
• Brian Strate- Owner Strate Sound Studios

Extras:

Panelist Ty Salazar of RipTide Music is actively looking for artists for licensing placements. Riptide's recent credits include The Da Vinci Code, Vendetta Red, Flight 93 and many more.