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Indieheaven.com, the excellent Christian independent musician resource, has announced that their 6th annual CIA Summit conference will be held March 25-28, 2009.
This free site allows indie bands to sell their music and ringtones directly to the fans while those same fans can discover new and hidden talent by genre.
The Inspiration Network is accepting entries for the 7th season of its Christian Artists Talent Search Series, C.A.T.S.
UMC.org, the official online ministry of The United Methodist Church, wants to reward the independent spirit by providing a means for new music to be exposed. To accomplish that goal, they are accepting submissions of original, full-length CDs of Christian-themed music for review.
This worldwide network for Worship Leaders and Musicians offers plenty of opportunities for networking, sharing music, discussion and more.
Tijuana Flats, the place well-known for its fresh Tex-Mex food and mind & mouth-numbing hot sauce, is looking for this summer's hottest tunes. The restaurants/hot sauce makers are on the look-out for unsigned vocalists, bands, and musical groups to enter the 2007 Tijuana Flats’ “Rock Out With Your Guac Out!” Summer Music Contest.
GMA’s 33rd Annual Music in the Rockies 2007 begins Sunday, July 29 and continues through August 3. The event features six days of educational and professional development seminars and music concerts at the Estes Park Center YMCA in Estes Park, CO.
Band With A Mission is a Christian talent search and battle of the bands that searches for local talent all over the country, picking the best bands to compete in the final showcase in front of Susan Riley, president of Fervent Records, and her A&R team. Five finalists will be picked from each of the three regional locations, Nashville, TN, Canton, OH, and Lincoln, NE.
This year, the day before the CIA Summit, CMS Productions is holding their Songwriters Bootcamp with Charlie Peacock, Rick Cua and A&R reps from labels in Nashville. This is a great way to get your songs critiqued and learn the craft of songwriting from the very best. Registration is limited to 120, but there is still room.
Kingdom Bound Ministries is now accepting applications for its 2006 International Talent Search. Unsigned Christian singers and/or bands who would like to win the opportunity to perform live at Kingdom Bound Christian music festival have the opportunity to win a 30 minute spot.
Getting started in any area of the music industry can be a daunting proposition. This weekly course will help you navigate your way through the steps to take to start or grow your music ministry.
Crossdogs offers electronic press kits, known as EDT's or Electronic Dog Tags, as well as opportunities to play for Christian and gospel artists and bands.
With black gospel music sales growing to represent more than 20 percent of all gospel music sales and urban music continuing to lead the Billboard charts, the Gospel Music Association has responded with the Urban Music Connection at GMA Music Week 2006, designed specifically for artists and professionals working in or interested in the popular style of music, announced John W. Styll, president of the GMA.
For the first time, GMA will host Indie Impact, a weekend program to kick off GMA Music Week with classes and events designed specifically for independent artists and those with whom they work.
Band With A Mission holds a unique opportunity for start-up musicians who are serious about their music as a vehicle to reach the world.
Music City will be the place for “discovery” for anyone interested in a career in gospel music next February when the Gospel Music Association (GMA) hosts the GMA Academy Regional Talent Competition and Seminar February 10-11, 2006.
GMA Music in the Rockies is historically known as "the premier competition, gathering and educational event" in Christian music. Since 1974, aspiring artists, songwriters and bands have gone to perform, compete and hone their skills under the guidance of industry professionals. Artists such as Stacie Orrico, Rachael Lampa, Babbie Mason, Point of Grace and Mark Lowry all began their careers at Music in the Rockies.
HEARKEN STUDIOS TO HOST INDIE ARTIST CONFERENCE JULY 1-3
Artists will have the opportunity to showcase for industry leaders
Indie artist event to be held March 10-12 in Franklin, TN.
Thanks to the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Walt Disney World Resort, a contestant in the Music in the Rockies Spotlight 2005, GMA’s official talent competition for unsigned artists, will be invited to perform at Night of Joy at the Magic Kingdom in September, announced John W. Styll, president of the GMA.
Integrity Gospel recording artist Joe Pace will return as a featured clinician during the fall schedule of Integrity Music's popular Seminars4Worship.
