Dubai Desert Rock Festival

The Dubai Desert Rock Festival is being held on March 7th and 8th, 2008. This two day event has a line up of 13 international bands ready to rock the Middle East. The DDRF is all about bringing artists, audiences and supporters together in a dynamic, unique and highly interactive environment, and which centers on and helps cultivate an appreciation for live rock music and having fun. DDRF is also a committed supporter of the HIV/Aids Awareness Campaign and will be delivering the message throughout the Festival of the various means of preventing the spread of these dreaded diseases that are claiming the lives of our brothers and sisters. Come join us in creating and enjoying the fun and entertainment at this year’s Festival!

Where: Dubai Country Club - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

When: March 07 - March 08, 2008.

Desert Rock Festival Website

The 2008 DDRF Festival Line Up Includes: Korn, Muse, Velvet Revolver, Machine Head, Nervecell, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Slapshock, Spoon Feedas, Marky Ramone, Juliana Down, and the Shamal Battle Winner.

Rock and Jock Festival and Indie Rock Wars

The Rock And Jock Festival is a unique annual event that caters to the entire family whose interests include: Music, Sports, Recreation, Health and Unique Activities. At the Rock And Jock Festival, you will be able to enjoy many new activities, products, services and a chance to meet, greet and obtain signed autographs, from one of your favorite athletes. During the evening hours of this event, there will be a unique and special “Live” Indie Rock Wars competition, where you will be able to watch music history in the making on a global basis. Unlike your many typical Battle Of The Bands contests, this event caters directly to the unsigned Indie Artist.

Indie Rock Wars Details:

Open ONLY to unsigned Indie Artist’s throughout the USA and Canada
Promotion of new unsolicited musical compositions (Original Work)
You are treated as an intelligent equal Indie Artist and Musician
All Judges are from the Indie Music Field
Free Promotion through (but not limited to): Radio, Newspaper & Magazine
Over $25,000 in prizes for: Recording, Promotions, Marketing and eCommerce Globally
Verizon Wireless “People’s Choice Award” as awarded by USA National voting
Great exposure from local and national Indie Music Industry Executives
FREE Membership “Indie World” (A Global Community For: Artists, Writers & Musicians)

First time ever in the history of Independent Music…Finalists will be broadcasted in….”Live Real Time TV” around the globe, so your friends and fans can watch you on their hometown TV’s, iPods, Smartphones and computer monitors of your performances

Venue Location: MonteLago Village (Lake Las Vegas) 15 Costa Di Lago, Henderson, Nevada

Event Hours:

Friday-April 25, 2008: 11:00am to 8:00pm

Saturday-April 26, 2008: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Sunday-April 27, 2008: 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Rock and Jock Festival Website

Indie Rock Wars Hours:

Friday-April 25, 2008: 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Saturday-April 26, 2008: 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Live Indie Rock Wars Competition Website

If more information is needed, please contact: (888) 404-1168 or (702) 568-7108

Electronic Music Midwest Festival

Electronic Music Midwest (EMM), a festival of electroacoustic music is holding a call for submissions. EMM is one of the largest collegiate electroacoustic festivals in the United States. Since its beginning, EMM has programmed over 250 new electroacoustic compositions. Composers have traveled from around the world to graciously share their music with audiences in the Midwest. However, EMM is about more than just playing new music. We strive to create an environment conducive to building community interaction. Most concerts are approximately one hour long, and composers have plenty of time to “talk shop” with each other as well as interact socially with students and audience members.

When and Where: October 16-18, 2008 at Lewis University outside of Chicago, Illinois.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

JAZZ FEST ANNOUNCES 2008 MUSIC LINEUP FOR SEVEN-DAY FESTIVAL:

APRIL 25 - 27 & MAY 1 – 4

The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Tim McGraw, Santana, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, Sheryl Crow, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Keyshia Cole, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, The Raconteurs, Irma Thomas, and thousands more scheduled to appear.

The return of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, one of America’s most celebrated celebrations, to its first full seven days of programming since 2005 has inspired Festival organizers to assemble the deepest overall mix of rhythm & blues, rock, jazz, country, blues, gospel, world beat, and more in the 39-year history of the event.

Annually drawing tens of thousands of fans each day, the Festival will again be held at the Fair Grounds Race Course and run from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Eleven stages of simultaneous music programming are complemented by an important, unparalleled Food Fair offering more than 100 varieties of authentic Louisiana cuisine and a stunning array of one-of-a-kind crafts available around the grounds in the Festival’s juried crafts areas.

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SXSW Music Conference

Since 1987, SXSW (South by Southwest) has produced the internationally recognized Music and Media Conference & Festival, which showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over fifty stages in downtown Austin. Initially started as the Austin Battle of the Bands, SXSW is a group of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that take place each spring. SXSW is one of the largest music festivals in the United States, and showcases more than 1,400 bands and solo musicians performing in dozens of venues over several days. The SXSW Music Conference also coincides with the annual Austin Music Awards show. The workshops and panels are very educational and address current issues, trends, and technologies in the music industry. This conference is an excellent networking opportunity for musicians and a great way to get your music to the people who can make a difference in your career.

Where and When: March 7-16, 2008 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW Registration - SXSW Panels Schedule

SXSW Music Conference - SXSW Music Trade Show and Exhibition

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American Idol Underground invites you to register or sign in and submit your best song to win some great music related prizes! Also get 200 spins on their online radio network with guaranteed exposure to listeners. Higher rated artists get more free spins. Entry into competitions within your genre allows you to win equipment, cash, and other prizes. Celebrity and industry reviews of top-rated songs in each genre provide an opportunity to put your music in the hands of decision makers. Unlimited gig/event listings gets you higher attendance at your shows. Profile Page with bio, photos and links to your website allows fans to find out more about you and to help you sell your music. Onsite messaging gives you the opportunity to communicate with other artists and fans of your music. Unlimited on-demand streaming capability and song hosting spurs music sales and gig attendance. Fan club management tool helps you to manage and track direct promotions to fans of your music. This is a great opportunity to get your music heard and build your fan base.

Guaranteed Online Airplay, Gig Promotion, Competitions and More – Submit Your Music to American Idol Underground.

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