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INDIE WEEK '08 : Bands Apply NOW!!! |
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| Location: | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country: |  Canada |
| Last Login: | Jul 4, 2008 (541 days back) |
About Me |
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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 LISTJoin 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-UPSignup for our Mailing List * required |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 5/4/2005Band Website: indieweek.com Influences: APPLY TO INDIE WEEK 2008!!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. Sponsors!PAST PERFORMERSLYE (Toronto)GLENDORA (Toronto) Inner City Surfers (Toronto) The Saigon Hookers (Kitchener) Romeo Liquor Store (Toronto) The Favorite Game (Windsor) The Joys (London) Leviride (Toronto) - indie rock The Silenced (Toronto) Jamil (Toronto) Dave Borins (Toronto) Melanie Joy (Toronto) Emma Lee (Toronto) GIRL + THE MACHINE 5th Project (Toronto) October Sky (Montreal) All The Brightness (Toronto) The Knifings (Toronto) Sleddogs (Kelowna, BC) Captain of Industry (Dayton, OH) PETER KATZ RIXFORD KNIGHTS (NOAH VACHON) Super Being (Vancouver) The New Flesh (Toronto) Guv'nor Generals (Welland/St. Catherines) Deadbolt Zen (Houston, TX) Shade (Niagra Falls) Commander Chameleon (Athens, Ga) Sleep the Season (Welland/St.Catherines) Len's Haulage (Toronto) PDF Format (Toronto) Paul Filek (Kamloops, BC) Miwa Gemini (New York) Electricutie (Toronto) Jessica Beach (Vancouver) Ainsley McNeaney (Toronto) Shobha (Halifax) Clara Lofaro (Toronto/New York) Brockway Biggs - aka Pimp Tea (Ottawa Ultimate Power Duo Red Light Rippers (Toronto) Life Theoretic (Toronto) Scarlet Sins (Toronto) Adam Farrell (Burlington) EVERLEA Shawna Caspi Eden Ants (Toronto) Emily Grogan (Boston, MA) Peter Bloom (Toronto) Michellle Ursini (Toronto) Captain of Industry (Dayton, OH) Contrast (Collingwood) Letters To Elora (Toronto) Sons & Daughters (Hamilton) Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Indie / Rock / Alternative) |
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My Blog |
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INDIE WEEK V.I.P PASSES / DELEGATE BAGS |
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| Hey EveryoneOver the past few weeks myself along with the MUSIC MANAGERS FORUM have been working hard at putting together a FANTASTIC VIP package. The cost is $50 and it is worth over $300!!! Check ou... Posted by Indie Week on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:17:00 PST |
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Reverb / Holy Joes Winners!! |
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| THURSDAY SEPT 06 Artists performed for a spot in INDIE WEEK and the results are below. Thank you to all who played and good luck to those who won - we will see you at INDIE WEEK 2007!!REVERBjudges wer... Posted by Indie Week on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:16:00 PST |
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Welcome torontoindie.com!!! |
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| If you haven't done so already, check out www.torontoindie.com.Lydia and some members of her staff have agreed to review showcases during INDIE WEEK TORONTO Oct 12-14.This is very cool of them as it w... Posted by Indie Week on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:58:00 PST |
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BANDS / ARTIST'S PLEASE READ |
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| Hey everyoneWe have been working hard at making the festival the best it can be - and always to make it better than the last.One thing that I would like to make clear - all bands performing the showca... Posted by Indie Week on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:54:00 PST |
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PRIZE UPDATE!! |
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| Hey everyoneHope the weekend is going to treat you well.Just wanted to give you all an update regarding the prizes for INDIE WEEK TORONTO 2006. Applications are coming in and there are some amazing ac... Posted by Indie Week on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 07:00:00 PST |
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Indie Week 2005 Update |
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| INDIE WEEK 2005 UPDATE
- LYE (formerly Aphasia) - make their debut on FRI May 13 at Sneaky Dee's. As a result of them winning Indie Week 2004, Darryl Hurs from Gen-Sub has them on as management.
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Indie Week News |
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| Indieweek.com relaunched!
That's right Indie Week Toronto 2005 is in motion. The festival is set to take place in Toronto Sept 22 - 24. at various live venues in downtown Toronto. Applications wil... Posted by Indie Week on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST |
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