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Working Today's Freelancers Union HEALTH, DISABILITY and LIFE INSURANCE. Attention New York/tri-state area artists! It is with great pleasure that we announce that The Orchard is partnering with Working Today. Partnership benefits include group-rate health insurance - a comprehensive, reasonably priced HMO plan (offered through HIP) featuring coverage for doctor and specialist visits, prescription drugs and hospitalization and emergency room services, vision and preventive dental discounts - as well as access to life and disability insurance, financial services and an ever-expanding range of other discounted services. Best of all, the $25 application fee to join is waived for current or new Orchard members! In order to qualify, you must be a member of The Orchard and meet Working Today's eligibility requirements. To learn more or to apply, visit www.workingtoday.org or contact them at 718-222-1099, extension 103 or membership@workingtoday.org. Make sure when registering online to specify that you are an Orchard member to receive your discount (subject to verification). We are excited to bring this opportunity to you. Please keep in mind, The Orchard is not responsible for any and all insurance issues or medical issues arising out of coverage offered by or through Working Today. If you live outside the New York area, one resource that may interest you is the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center at http://www.actorsfund.org/ahirc or 1-800-798-8447. Run by the nonprofit group The Actors Fund, this online directory lists contact information for various insurance sources throughout the country--it's geared towards arts professionals, but much of the information is relevant to all independents. Another general resource is http://www.insure.com which has a variety of useful information about insurance.
International Songwriting Competition Enter your songs now! Over $100,000 in cash and prizes and a chance to have your music heard by some of the most influential and high-profile members of the music industry, including Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Arif Mardin (VP/GM, Manhattan Records); Bruce Lundvall (CEO/President, Capitol Records Jazz/Classics); Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); B.B. King; Pat Metheny; Paul Oakenfold; Guru; Bebe Winans; and many more. Entries must be postmarked on or before September 15, 2003. Enter online or by mail.
Howard Rosen Promotion Since 1985, Howard Rosen Promotion has catered to the promotional needs of bands, singers, songwriters and musicians from all genres at all levels in their careers. Owner and President Howard Rosen has been deeply involved in music industry for over 30 years, and has held numerous impressive positions at several major labels including Senior V.P. of Promotion at Casablanca Records, President of Bearsville Records, Senior V.P. of Promotion at Warner Brothers/Reprise Records, and V.P. of Promotion and Marketing at Motown Records. We work with radio stations at CHR, Hot AC, AC, College, Alternative, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock, and Alternative and Active Specialty formats to get our clients the maximum amount of airplay possible. We also have an excellent video promotion department, and manage several outstanding producers for those artists who need to help developing their music. For more information call us at 818.901.1122.
NOMA Music is a well established and multicredited music placement company that represents those serious artists who are looking to license their original compositions to motion picture and television projects, seeking recording contracts, or getting hired to write scores. Company represents indie artists, name artists, producers, composers, management companies, and songwriters from all over the world, and is always looking to hear from talented writers. Contact info, etc. at www.nomamusic.com.
Mediaguide's proprietary technology monitors nearly 2,500 college, non-commercial and commercial radio stations across the US 24/7 - that's more than the combined number of stations monitored by its closest competitors. As a result, Mediaguide’s MusicMonitor™ and ArtistMonitor™ information services can support the entire lifecycle of music promotion, artist discovery and development for independent/DIY artists, labels, promoters, managers, retailers and others.
Independent Musicians Network Music Instruments, Guitar Lessons, & More! Resource for creating and selling music from the comfort of your home! You will find great information that will help you throughout your entire music experience, from getting the right tools you need to create, record & produce your music, to profitably selling your music.
Rainmaker Publicity Rainmaker Music Publicity has been serving the indie music community since 1996. They are the premier public relations firm for unsigned artists and indie labels. The firm specializes in print and electronic media, developing talent and selling CDs. Rainmaker Publicity has worked with such diverse bands as: Guster, Patti Rothberg, The Catholic Girls, Cowboys International, Sam Bisbee, Beth Thornley, Queen Esther, URU. If you are an unsigned band and need press, call us for more info @ 1-617-889-4122.
Songsalive! is a voluntary organization, dedicated to the support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Songsalive! gives life to songs, provides opportunities for collaboration, and creates awareness about original music through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters.
USA Songwriting Competition Promoting the art and excellence of songwriting. All bands, songwriters and original musical acts worldwide are encouraged to participate.
Raintree Raintree provides CD, CD-ROM and cassette manufacturing and related prep services for independent musicians, record labels and the software industry. With up-front pricing and excellent customer service, Raintree is fast becoming the choice for clients weary of the hassles and hidden costs normally associated with media manufacturing. Take a look around and see for yourself why more people are choosing Raintree. For excellence in quality, service and price, one stands alone.
Evolving Artist The only website dedicated to the Evolving Artist. Founded in 2001 as a one-stop source for Evolving Artists to meet, network, promote, and of course evolve with one another, Evolving Artist has become a premier online community. With a state-of-the-art ěLiveî web broadcast studio and a 100,000 square foot building Evolving Artist provides broadcasting of live music to the entire world. Features such as chat, member locator, as well as special member discounts, have created a superb online community for performing artists across the globe. To find out more about Evolving Artist please visit www.evolvingartist.com
www.LocalbandsNYC.com Local New York City music website designed to list as many bands as possible currently playing the New York City area. Submit your band or your favourite band and LBNYC will list you. The site will give a one minute streaming audio sound bite of bands currently playing NY, a link to the venue where the band is playing, and a link to the band's website. This enables you to hear the bands before you go to the club. So, check out LocalbandsNYC and listen, instead of looking in the paper at meaningless band lists. LBNYC is run by Max Brennan who also owns a local bar/rock venue LIT LOUNGE. LBNYC books many local and touring bands at this venue every week. So submit your music!
www.blackdogpromotions.com Black Dog Promotions is an international music promotion and management firm that provides radio promotion, street team development, online promotion and management services to record labels, independent musicians and music events internationally. The company operates GreatMusicSites.com, Arizona Music Club.com, MusicMarketer.com and Musiciansbookstore.com. Details on the company's services can be found at www.blackdogpromotions.com
UKBANDS.NET established 1998 Dedicated to helping UK Bands & Industry professionals with promotion. Full of resources for the Fans, Bands, Labels, Managers, Promoters & Venues in the UK. We are involved directly with the UK Music Scene to help with the promotion of Bands, sourcing Gigs, Events and supporting and organising the UKBP Group or (UK Band Promoter Group). Receive a copy of our Fan, industry & bands newsletter and we will keep you up to date with the latest from the music scene and this site.
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