“All Things Digital Hard Rock / Heavy Metal” Artist Contest 2008
Throughout the month of April, AirPlay Direct will be running our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Hard Rock / Heavy Metal” artist contest. The Grand Prize package will include:
- A professional microphone package from SHURE Microphones (a $1,600 value)
- A PRS-SE Paul Allender model guitar from Paul Reed Smith Guitars (a $930 value)
- An Ibanez EDB700TK Ergodyne bass plus case from Sam Ash Music (a $1,030 value)
- A Trademark 60, 1×12 guitar combo amplifier and Double Drive 3X distortion pedal from Tech 21 NYC (a $980 value)
- A 12 week European PR / media campaign from Vigilante Music (an $8,000 value)
- A “Feature Interview”, advertising and merchandise package from KNAC.COM (a $7,500 value)
- An 8 week global digital advertising and marketing campaign from Fixion Media (a $2,500 value)
- A “Feature Interview” and advertising package from All Access Magazine (a $400 value)
- A main stage, prime time live performance slot at Indianapolis Metal Fest 2 this year (priceless…!)
- A live performance slot / sponsorship on the 2nd (side) stage at the South Texas Rock Fest (a $5,000 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $30,000…!
This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple. The only three requirements to enter are that you must be an AirPlay Direct artist / label member (free to join), your music must fall into the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal genre and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK to office@airplaydirect.com prior to the official entry deadline of April 25th. Whether you are an indie artist or a well established record label with a roster, pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks per artist. Please make sure to note that you are submitting for the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal artist contest. Deadline for submissions is April 25th. The winner will be announced and “Featured” in the May Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.
A little about SHURE Microphones:
Founded in 1925, SHURE Incorporated www.shure.com is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have become legendary for performance, reliability, and value.
SHURE’s diverse product line includes world-class wired microphones and wireless microphone systems for performers including the legendary 55SH Elvis mic and the industry standard SM58, award-winning earphones and headsets for MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional DJs. Today, SHURE products are the first choice wherever audio performance is a top priority: on concert stages, in recording studios, at radio and television networks, and in public address systems in houses of worship, meeting facilities, and other venues.
A little about PRS / Paul Reed Smith Guitars:
Founded in 1985, Paul Reed Smith Guitars www.prsguitars.com is a leading manufacturer of high-end electric-acoustic guitars. PRS Guitars were originally crafted for local musicians and have since become highly prized by musicians and collectors around the world. Through innovative design and quality of workmanship, PRS has a worldwide reputation for building premier quality products, as each guitar is handcrafted with attention to detail from the finest materials available. The company builds approximately 13,000 guitars per year and sells its products through exclusive domestic dealers and international distributors. PRS Guitars are used by Carlos Santana, Dave Navarro, Mark Tremonti and a veritable “who’s who” of top musicians.
A little about SamAsh.com:
“SamAsh.com is proud to offer the same incredible selection, low prices and personalized service that our world-class music stores have been providing to music makers for over 80 years. Our goal is to be the best source for your music and sound gear needs. We have over 70,000 square feet of gear in stock at all times - mega-millions of dollars worth of the greatest music and sound products on the planet at the world’s lowest prices - guaranteed! www.SamAsh.com
What makes SamAsh.com unique? Simply, it’s our people. We are the only musical instrument website that can offer you over 80 years of experience in dealing with musicians from beginners to world-famous celebrities. Every one of our sales associates are pros that can answer any question about the gear we sell. Yes, we actually have musicians, producers and DJs working in our call centers. You’ll find them to be friendly, courteous, helpful and responsive to your needs.”
A little about Tech 21:
Tech 21 was formed in 1989, when B. Andrew Barta launched his unique invention, the SansAmp. This revolutionary tube amplifier emulator enabled musicians to dial in monster tones and patch them directly to a studio mixer or stage PA. Its discrete 100% analog circuitry uses a hyper-realistic tone structure that includes mic and speaker simulation with pre-and power amp distortion characteristics. It was finally possible to get organic, consistent, mammoth tube amp sounds from a pocket-sized pedal. SansAmp has since been expanded into an impressive, full line for a variety of instruments and applications. www.tech21nyc.com
The company also offers “traditional” guitar and bass amps, effects, and MIDI foot controllers. Tech 21’s range of products are developed with a critical ear for tonal perfection and an open ear to customers’ needs. Each product is designed and manufactured in the USA.
A little about Vigilante:
Vigilante Music Ltd is the only UK based Rock media company that operates across Europe. We undertake PR campaigns for our rock clients, and help set up and run labels for our clients. We have a full distribution network, using some of the best known distributors in each territory, and have a wealth of knowledge of both the record industry (Our MD sits on committees at the BPI) and of the rock industry. www.peroxidemusic.com/vigilante
Recent clients have included Vixen, Great White, Quiet Riot, WASP, & Twisted Sister.
A little about KNAC.COM:
Three years to the minute after legendary Pure Rock 105.5 KNAC FM in Long Beach, California went off the air, KNAC.COM was born. Truly one of the pioneers in webcasting, KNAC.COM forged the way to 24-hour-a-day live streaming, with Disc Jockeys. Consistently one of the top Internet-Only Webcasters, KNAC.COM is THE place where people who are passionate about pure rock music and the lifestyle that surrounds it, come and stay. KNAC.COM is the established, leading, online community for pure rock fans. After more than a decade of digital domination on the Net, KNAC.COM is ready to take the pure rock community to new heights, while keeping the spirit of that world famous Long Beach radio station alive. www.knac.com
A little about Fixion Media:
Fixion Media is a premium vertical advertising network that will deliver 1 billion impressions in 2008 to music, lifestyle, and entertainment markets. The network currently represents leading web sites like Blabbermouth.net, SMNnews.com, Bravewords.com, Blistering.com, Ultimate-Guitar.com, Killertours.com, Metalunderground.com, and beyond. www.fixionmedia.com
A little about All Access Magazine:
All Access Magazine.com is a music and entertainment magazine read by 1.8 million readers worldwide. AAM is designed to be read by musicians, promoters, working professionals and music enthusiasts 14-45… a readership that is rapidly growing.
Our staff is dedicated to bringing, YOU our reader the best interviews, live reviews, CD reviews and photo’s of celebrities, national touring acts, and who and what’s HOT on the Indie scene! Including our “NEW” AAM calendar where it’s easy to find out where your next event, concert or festival is happening. And you can print out money saving flyers and coupons. It’s all and more in www.allaccessmagazine.com
A little about Indianapolis Metal Fest:
Indianapolis Metal Fest is an annual celebration of all styles and subgenres of metal - from alternative metal on one end of the spectrum, to extreme metal on the other, and everything in between, with a slight emphasis on the Indie scene. One only needs to read a few of the reveiws of the 2007 IMF for proof. The festival was intended to shine the spotlight on an extremely vibrant underground metal scene from day one, and that goal was attained. Mission accomplished!
The result? Indianapolis Metal Fest is a perfect blend of internationally successful marquis headliners and the best underground metal bands the scene has to offer. www.indianapolismetalfest.com
A little about South Texas Rock Fest:
The South Texas Rock Fest (www.southtexasrockfest.com) located in San Antonio, Texas is a premier rock and roll event held over 3 ear pleasing day of July 11-13, 2008. The main stage will feature such acts as Queensryche, Tesla,Krokus, Skid Row, Dokken, Y&T, Firehouse, L.A. Guns, Bang Tango, Bullet Boys, Stephen Pearcy, Faster Pussycat, Helix, House Of Lords and many other notable acts from the hair metal era. The second stage will contain additional headlining acts from the same era, but in addition, will also showcase some great new up and coming talent from around the globe.
A little about AirPlay Direct:
AirPlay Direct www.AirPlayDirect.com is a new revolutionary, efficient and very cost effective way (FREE) to securely deliver your “broadcast-quality” music and electronic press kits to radio programmers and music industry professionals around the world.
AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital file transfer system that was developed to streamline radio / artist promotion activities for today’s music industry. AirPlay Direct’s FREE digital services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail.
AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!