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Independent Band Opportunities / News

  • 03-03-2010 3:31pm
    #1
    Captain Iggy
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Captain Iggy


    Hello all

    I thought that we could have a thread where people can post possible opportunites for independant bands and share knowledge that posters found which spread awareness of how to promote or break out their band.

    I'll go first:

    Knockanstockan (an indie band festival) are taking submissions at the moment. Guidelines are here

    2fm Undercurrents is a project giving unsigned bands a chance to have thier music palyed on The Gerry Ryan show. See here for more details

    Storm The Charts is an upcoming project based on the "Get Rage to Number 1" premise. It aims to get 40 unsigned bands into the charts for June. This is fairly breaking news but you can read more about it here


    Anyone else found something noteworthy?


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  • #2
    ldee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭ldee


    cool iggy

    nice one.


  • #3
    raindog.promo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭raindog.promo


    I concur with the above post.


  • #4
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    good idea for a thread. will sticky this and update / delete opportunities as they expire


  • #5
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    Sea Sessions Band Competition, at the festival in Bundoran. Details Here


  • #6
    rcaz
    Registered Users Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭rcaz


    Fandango wrote: »
    Sea Sessions Band Competition, at the festival in Bundoran. Details Here

    That looks quality! Maybe next year :)


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  • #7
    Whiplash
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Whiplash


    Hi, i have been involved with battle of the bands shercock, the only battle of the bands contest in ireland with a partnership with the glastonbury festival.

    the contest is nearing the end and is held in a small cavan town call shercock in the sail inn pub. we have seen some amazing original irish artists over the past few weeks.
    The sail Inn supports original music and wants to give original bands a chance to bee seen. below are links to the sites associated with the sail inn. if you are in a band and wish to have a gig the contact number etc is found on below links.

    facebook
    http://www.facebook.com/thesailinn

    facebook group agianst exploitation of original bands/artists
    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101873246516220&ref=nf

    myspace
    http://www.myspace.com/thesailinnshercock

    http://www.myspace.com/shercockbandbattle

    please join the facebook group if you would like to see original artist get better oppertunities and show support.

    thanks for your time


  • #8
    MTA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭MTA


    Owners of a commerical studio looking to work with some new innovative acts,possibly for free, to broaden our client list. Please send rough recordings or demos of your material to here More info on the studio can be found on our website and our myspace page


  • #9
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    El Pr0n wrote: »
    That looks quality! Maybe next year :)
    Its great. We did it last year and had a ball. Didnt win but that didnt bother us too much, were just glad to play it. The festival itself is brilliant also. I hadnt even heard of it until the competition caught my eye but its a small enough festival with a few big bands and a great atmosphere.


  • #10
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    Fandango wrote: »
    Its great. We did it last year and had a ball. Didnt win but that didnt bother us too much, were just glad to play it. The festival itself is brilliant also. I hadnt even heard of it until the competition caught my eye but its a small enough festival with a few big bands and a great atmosphere.
    MTA, sent a mail to the bookings address :)


  • #11
    Captain Iggy
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Captain Iggy


    Guinness 'Our Thursdays'

    From their site 'put your band forward for one of 300 local showcases that will be taking place over the course of July / early August'

    Register here




    Phantom Fm's I-Con Next Becks thing band competition

    Link explains all


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  • #12
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    €25,000 in prizes not to be sniffed at really by most bands www.nationalbotb.ie


  • #13
    MilanPan!c
    Site Banned Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭MilanPan!c


    miju wrote: »
    €25,000 in prizes not to be sniffed at really by most bands www.nationalbotb.ie

    Just a word of warning, this contest does REQUIRE a 5£ entry fee.

    Not that that is expensive, but just a heads-up.


  • #14
    elhombre
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭elhombre


    fair play guys - that is a savage prize!

    not sure about the audience vote thing though - it seems every BOTB is based on this structure these day, so whoever brings the most people wins - even if there's a split between the judges and the crowd.


  • #15
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    MilanPan!c wrote: »
    Just a word of warning, this contest does REQUIRE a 5£ entry fee.

    disclaimer: i'm very good friends with the organisers and am helping them out with this.

    How and ever in fairness though €5 for the prizes that are on offer plus the stuff that all entrants receive is nothing really.
    elhombre wrote: »
    not sure about the audience vote thing though - it seems every BOTB is based on this structure these day, so whoever brings the most people wins - even if there's a split between the judges and the crowd.

    Thats not neccesarily true, if you read through the structure. You'll see later rounds are more judge based than audience based.

    However, it is what it is and thats the way most BOTB in this county are run, especially ones with big prizes


  • #16
    galwaybabe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭galwaybabe


    Thanks for the heads up, miju. Good luck to everyone who signs up!


  • #17
    MilanPan!c
    Site Banned Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭MilanPan!c


    miju wrote: »
    disclaimer: i'm very good friends with the organisers and am helping them out with this.

    How and ever in fairness though €5 for the prizes that are on offer plus the stuff that all entrants receive is nothing really.

    I agree... my only point is that, for people like me that don't have a credit card, this site asks for a credit card to register online...

    either that or you have to email them an make other arrangements...

    Most of these things don't; if you're in my position it's a nasty surprise.... that's all.

    Like I said, it's not a lot of money... just not typical of the contests I've seen, so, heads up.


  • #18
    punkyfish
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭punkyfish


    Just wanted to echoe another post of mine! Apologies if this doesnt flow with the thread! Just looking to get in touch with some people currently gigging!


    cool.gif

    New Dublin band just finishing up rehersals is looking for bands and promoters to set up and help us get out there!

    The band is in the alternative rock vein, with a handful of covers and a few strong originals in the mix! Influences are many, but the sound is along the lines of Kerbdog, Biffy, Foos etc.

    Couple of gigs lines up, but we'd like to line up a few more in the coming months!

    Drop me a PM if you have space for an extra band on your bill over the next few months! We're keen to make some new connections in the scene!!

    Lets make it a fun summer for everyone!

    Cheers!biggrin.gif


  • #19
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    Would love to help punkyfish but were going thru a bit of a transitional phase so wont be headlining for a month or so. Will give you a shout when we are back tho.


  • #20
    billybenner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭billybenner


    Do you have a link to some of your music, we having an Ep launch soon so we ll be looking for a support band, check us out www.myspace.com/24brokenamps
    punkyfish wrote: »
    Just wanted to echoe another post of mine! Apologies if this doesnt flow with the thread! Just looking to get in touch with some people currently gigging!


    cool.gif

    New Dublin band just finishing up rehersals is looking for bands and promoters to set up and help us get out there!

    The band is in the alternative rock vein, with a handful of covers and a few strong originals in the mix! Influences are many, but the sound is along the lines of Kerbdog, Biffy, Foos etc.

    Couple of gigs lines up, but we'd like to line up a few more in the coming months!

    Drop me a PM if you have space for an extra band on your bill over the next few months! We're keen to make some new connections in the scene!!

    Lets make it a fun summer for everyone!

    Cheers!biggrin.gif


  • #21
    Behind you Joey
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭Behind you Joey


    Nice thread fair play!


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  • #22
    Just Like Heaven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,132 ✭✭✭Just Like Heaven


    Agreed. Will let you know if i hear anything.


  • #23
    mehfesto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭mehfesto


    Hey guys,

    Think this is a great thread and would like to add to it.

    1. I'm a photographer and would like to offer my services - free of charge - to any Dublin bands. I'm available this week and next for shoots anywhere in Dublin City Centre. Check my stuff out HERE if you're interested. I need to bulk out my portfolio so it's win-win for everyone.

    2. I'm also a DJ on 2xm. I co-present Two States which airs every Monday at 10 and Thursday at 8. We get live bands into the show every other week for a live session and interview. If you think you have what it takes, pm me with a link to your site/music.

    Cheers,
    Sean


  • #24
    mehfesto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭mehfesto


    Just a heads up - I got a LOAD of emails from this thread (thank you all very much) and have already taken one band up on a photographic offer.

    We have filled our slots on the show until the second week in October, so if I don't reply to you until closer to that time, I apologise now - I honestly didn't expect such a response. But we will continue to search for great talent in Ireland!

    I realised we were being Dublin-centric, but that is no more!
    If you can't make it to Dublin, don't despair, just send an MP3 to myself (You can find my address on my site, or just pm me for it) and if we like what we hear, we'll put you in our 'Keep It Irish' section of the show. Send a press release to us too, so we can talk about your band (next shows, where you're from, a mission statement, etc. etc.)

    The photographic oppertunity still stands however. I'm free this Monday, Thursday & Friday in Dublin City Centre!

    Again, I hope we can help!

    All the Best,

    M


  • #25
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    elhombre wrote: »
    fair play guys - that is a savage prize!

    not sure about the audience vote thing though - it seems every BOTB is based on this structure these day, so whoever brings the most people wins - even if there's a split between the judges and the crowd.

    Agreed, i truely hate this form of deciding the winner as it is never the best band that goes through. Having said that, the prize is bloody brilliant so will definately be giving it a lash!

    €5 entry fee is a pain as none of us have a credit card but once the alternative way is easy enough it doesnt bother me. Compared to certain other competitions (emergenza) its nothing.


  • #26
    niall1976
    Closed Accounts Posts: 120 ✭✭niall1976


    I'd be wary of applying to Nationalbotb.

    I started a thread on it a couple of weeks ago. The website hasn't been updated and none of the heats appear to have taken place.

    I have applied and have heard nothing back. A couple of others in the same boat. I've emailed them and musicnews.ie who are partners with no reply.

    I know its only a €5 , but I think its pretty poor that the website is still accepting money/entries when it looks like nothing is happening.

    It wouldn't take many entries to make the guys a few quid if its not going ahead.

    Poor Form!!


  • #27
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    niall1976 wrote: »
    I'd be wary of applying to Nationalbotb.

    I started a thread on it a couple of weeks ago. The website hasn't been updated and none of the heats appear to have taken place.

    I have applied and have heard nothing back. A couple of others in the same boat. I've emailed them and musicnews.ie who are partners with no reply.

    I know its only a €5 , but I think its pretty poor that the website is still accepting money/entries when it looks like nothing is happening.

    It wouldn't take many entries to make the guys a few quid if its not going ahead.

    Poor Form!!
    I applied and emailed about 3-4 days ago and havent heard a word back yet either. Could be that they are under pressure as they are taking applications from all over the country but i dunno.

    Is this the first year of this competition?


  • #28
    sylvester88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭sylvester88


    Check out EntertainOz..
    Bands for hire--search listings, get your gig listed.


  • #29
    niall1976
    Closed Accounts Posts: 120 ✭✭niall1976


    niall1976 wrote: »
    I'd be wary of applying to Nationalbotb.

    I started a thread on it a couple of weeks ago. The website hasn't been updated and none of the heats appear to have taken place.

    I have applied and have heard nothing back. A couple of others in the same boat. I've emailed them and musicnews.ie who are partners with no reply.

    I know its only a €5 , but I think its pretty poor that the website is still accepting money/entries when it looks like nothing is happening.

    It wouldn't take many entries to make the guys a few quid if its not going ahead.

    Poor Form!!

    I take it all back.

    The guys behind the competition have posted a notice saying that the competition has been postponed till Jan 2011 due to personal cisrcumstances.

    Watch this space.....


  • #30
    Fandango
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭Fandango


    bandfortheday

    Only joined this site in the last day or so but it looks very interesting. Its more or less a daily competition for bands internationally and the band who gets the most views and songs played daily get highlighted on the main page of the site. Sounds silly if the site has no members, i know but we won the day we joined and over 2 days now have about 1,100 views. It also allows you to design and sell merchandise on the site without having to pre-order and pay for it yourself which i have never seen before so i think well worth a look.


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  • #31
    Whiplash
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Whiplash


    The only battle of the bands in ireland linked to the glastonbury festival returns early next year. now looking for bands to compete for the amazing prize of a guaranteed glastonbury gig! info at this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68319946#post68319946


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