Submit your materials online through Sonicbids! If you are not yet a Sonicbids member and want to submit online, visit http://www.sonicbids.com/indieweek and sign-up for the Sonicbids Combo Package (includes your submission AND a discounted Sonicbids membership). If you are already a Sonicbids member, log in to your account and visit the Promoter Drop Box to submit.
Perform at Toronto's 5th Annual INDIE WEEK and get noticed!
FESTIVAL!
INDIE WEEK strives on being an artist friendly festival that provides opportunities for networking, exposure, and education by having industry panels and seminars mixed in with artist showcases. The festival features local talent and has had international talent coming from as far as Ireland, Seattle, Dominican Republic, Boston, New York, Calgary, Vancouver, Texas, and many more!(90% of the artists in previous years have been selected through Sonicbids.com)
PRIZES!
This year's five-day event will continue to provide exciting opportunities for acts to gain exposure along with a chance to win a prize package inlcuind $1000 cash + prizes (check indieweek.com for updates). Last year INDIE WEEK gave out 2 prize packages worth over $5,000 each including sponsored prizes from : SHURE Microphones, DOT-ON-SHAFT GUITARS, MASTERMIND STUDIOS, Blue Print Image INC., CHART MAGAZINE, Toonage.ca, JAGERMEISTER, Band Aide PR, and more!
VENUES!
INDIE WEEK works with over 10 of Toronto's top downtown venues including The Horseshoe Tavern, The Bovine Sex Club, The Rivoli, The Drake Hotel, The Reverb, Holy Joe's, El Mocambo, Rancho Relaxo, and more! Last year’s festival had over 80 artists performing and 1,200 people in attendance.
INDIE WEEK ARTISTS MAKE CONNECTIONS!
In the past artists have gone on to work with producers, managers, booking agents, labels, publicists, lawyers - as a result of meeting at Indie Week. Having industry judges at showcases ensures industry in the room. Artists must impress!
INDUSTRY!
INDIE WEEK is working on building industry panels that are informative and educational. Announcements will be made through indieweek.com - stay tuned for updates regarding former touring members of Killing Joke and Nine Inch Nails speaking at INDIE WEEK '08!!!
VALUE!
All of the artists who perform will receive scores from a panel of industry judges. The artists with the highest scores perform again on the last day and compete for prize packages. Last year's prize packages were worth over $5,000! Additionally, all selected artists will receive a full registration package (performers pass + 1 wristband per band member + 5 additional wristbands).
All artists who attend/perform leave with a memorable experience!
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Join our mailing list to be up to date and informed!!!! PLUS we will announce how to get free passes to INDIE WEEK to our mailing list subscribers.
INDIE WEEK MAILING LIST SIGN-UP
BANDS : stay tuned for details on how to apply to INDIE WEEK 2008, applications should open end of NOV through Sonicbids.
Potential Sponsors : If interested in being a sponsor for INDIE WEEK 2008 please email sponsors@indieweek.com
More updates will be posted on an ongoing basis including information about our other winners : VESTA VARRO
Thank you very much for the friendship! Go straight to the top and be yourself no matter what they say! Best wishes!!! From Russia with love... KATHERINE'S FAVORITES
Hey!! Just letting ya know we have a new song on our myspace. It's just a rough demo done with a picture taking camera and a $40 microphone but it sounds pretty sweet! =)
Early Bird tickets are on sale now! See all 150 bands for only $10! Offer is good until June 30th. Click the link to order your tickets now or visit any of our ticket outlets listed on our site.
For a list of bands and their profiles please visit us at www. uticamusicfest. com or check out our blogs. And while you’re there sign up on our mailing list to stay informed. Hope to see you at the fest!
ATTN BANDS::: WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING BAND SUBMISSIONS!!!
