2006 South Park Music Festival & Conference

Discover the Nation's BEST all Independent Music Festival & Conference...



In 2006, over 15,000 independent music fans, artists, executives and industry are expected to retreat to the charming and scenic town (population only 500!) for the 4-day event featuring over one hundred (100+) of the very best independent bands from across the world. There are more than 100 performance opportunities available – 50 of which are reserved for Sonicbids artists.



And, as the premier Music Industry Retreat in the country, the South Park Music Festival creates a vacation-like atmosphere with all the talent and networking of a major music conference! This year’s event will be held September 7-10, 2006 in South Park, Colorado. The festival features an ALL Independent line-up of the finest independent artists from across the USA! Truly a Nationwide showcase event, L.A. Grammy-nominated artists to New York soul divas to Midwest Top 40 Americana artists to Denver Hip Hop artists have all converged for powerful and memorial performances at the South Park Music Festival.



In addition to all the great music showcases -- industry, artists and sponsors will bond and learn from each other through an exclusive series of fun-filled activities. All selected performing artists will receive a full conference registration package and VIP badges ($550 value per person) where they will experience intimate networking and learning opportunities with music industry leaders and other musicians during BBQs, Down Home Discussions, Industry Meet & Greats, VIP Parties and more.



The Festival is open to all genres of music including: Indie Rock, Goth, Jazz, Metal, Singer/Songwriter, Blues, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Folk, Americana, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jam, Electronic, etc. Submissions are only open to Independent artists and artists on Independent labels.



Participants & Sponsors include: Village Voice, XM Radio, FORTUNE Magazine, E! Entertainment TV, Denver Post, spinART Records, C|Net, Rhapsody, iSOUND, TinderBox Music, ASCAP, Tape Op Magazine, Immersive Studios, , Performing Songwriter Magazine, Interscope-Geffen Records, Milwaukee Summerfest, Chicago MOBfest, Midwest Music Summit, Clear Channel/Chuck Morris Presents, Westword, Colorado Springs Independent, PopMatters.com, GoGirlsMusic.com, and more...



NEW FOR 2006:

+ Expanded from 3 to 4 Days!

+ Award Winning: "2005 Event / Festival of the Year" -- Colorado Music Awards

+ New stages include the new Skate Park (the deepest pro-skatepark in Colorado) and the South Park Saloon (the highest altitude bar in North America)!



WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SOUTH PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL:



"The South Park Music Festival exceeded my expectations in every possible way!"

-- Chris Jackson, E! Entertainment TV



"The best music festival we've ever played at!"

-- Pieces of East (2 time Austin Music Award winners)



"I left with two bands I wanted to sign!"

-- Jeff Price, President, spinART Records (Pixies, Dears, Clem Snide)



"The best thing about the fest is that it's still open to bands you've never heard before. But it's not just about the indies: This showdown boasts everything from Grammy winners and international stars to suits and execs from music powerhouses like XM Radio, E! television and the Village Voice." -- Scott Thill, America Online, (AOL)



Submit today, over 100+ independent & unsigned bands will be showcased in 2006. Don't let your band miss out!