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Independent Music Out Of The Closet

Posted by Concert List | Posted in Indie Music | Posted on 31-05-2009

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Independent music is well known for its low profile and refusal to conform to current trends. The musicians take pride in their individuality and their ability to survive in a cutthroat industry without compromising on their beliefs. But even the most dogged and persistent musicians need a bit of advocate and luck in breaking into the scene and establishing independent credibility.
Showcase parties are an ideal way for musicians to perform to a expansive  fans, secure experience, and start building reputations on the independent scene. The Indie Music World Series is one of the largest showcase parties for independent music in the US. Tony van Veen, the vice president of sales and marketing for one of the major sponsors, states that independent musicians play a necessary role in keeping the music business energised and thriving.
IMWS insists that the showcase isn’t a popularity contest, but a search to discover and reward genuine skill. Despite its reputation as an independent showcase, musicians from all genres are welcome to enter. The panel of judges consist of 12 music business professionals. musicians are judged on their song writing abilities, originality, musical performance, vocal and guide instrument performance, as well as their “overall vibe.”
Other showcase parties include the Palais de Festivals held at Cannes, France. The party consists of skill showcases, a conference track and networking parties. The showcases are meant to serve as a platform for emerging musicians and to inform musicians and their managers innovative promotion techniques. All those involved in bringing music to the public’s attention, such as media programmers and record company representatives, attend to find new trends and sounds.
The Mid-Atlantic Music Conference in Charlotte, NC is a music conference that has been growing in popularity and credibility since its inception. musicians from all genres have to qualify to win one of thirty coveted slots for the  final performance, which takes place in the Halton Theatre. Talent scouts and music executives who attend the conference give it wonderful reviews and use the chance to sign up and coming musicians to their labels.
music business enthusiasts John Phillips and Bryan Banks started the Steamtown Music Showcase in September 2006. Eastern Pennsylvanian artists use the showcase to demonstrate their original music and song writing capabilities. The party is held in a varying town every year. This year that honour goes to downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Showcase parties are necessary in giving emerging musicians a leg-up in the music business. It gives them the chance to secure stage gig experience. They might additionally catch the eye of a music executive or label producer looking for the next large thing in Independent sound. As an artist, what do you have to lose, weighed against what you stand to gain?

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