
Fly the Flag Festival Exclusive to Gig Launch members!
Australia Day 2012 will rock the shores of beautiful Mandurah, WA! Feel
Good Events is looking for great aussie bands to support aussie rock
legends The Super Group, fronted by Angry Anderson, Kevin Borich,
Swanee, Izzy from the Screaming Jets and Harry Bus from Australian
Crawl.
 Digital Blues Blues Radio station looking for songs.
 SCoRCHeR FeST is a live music festival where local bands, touring bands and artists can promote and showcase themselves and audiences experience a day of live entertainment and discovery.
BLUES RADIO IN SPAIN LOOKING FOR SONGS FREE TO SUBMIT TO THIS OPPORTUNITY
 Eco Arts Awards Song CompetitionHave your song listened to by 3 major record label A&R executives

NewTribeZ Radio (internet radio)
exclusive to Gig Launch Submission of your tunes is FREE! Membership is FREE!
   Lake Cruise Boat Japan
3 piece band wanted for a 3 month residency for a lake cruise boat in japan
 
Denmark Festival of VoiceWestern Australian festival Free Submitions

LOUD - SYDNEY - ALL AGE BAND COMP Free to Submit

Blues, Bluegrass and Rockabilly Music wanted! Free to Submit
 Global Battle Of The Bands - National Venues
Gig Launch is now sponsoring this event by donating 3 months free membership to the winner of each Australian heat.
Sunny Tweed Heads will be welcoming by GBOB this October.
In search of the best live and local, emerging NSW artists, Global
Battle of the Bands is offering an overall first prize worth US$100,000
in 2011!
----- CEO OF CANADIAN AMERICAN RECORDS REPRESENTATION BY THE LEGENDARY JOEY WELZ FROM BILL HALEY'S COMETS (MCA) ----- The Independent Music Awards
There are six categories in the awards:
Design and Multimedia Music - Song Music - Album Music - EP Music Video - Short Music Video - Long
The only international program that connects artists to new revenue opportunities and an audience of more than ONE BILLION music fans.
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DigiFestival Seventh Edition - 2011
DigiFestival is the first festival
dedicated to art in HD streaming audio and video.
Submit your videos and music to win a full digital distribution package with
DigiFestivals media partners.
-----MP3 and CD Distribution It's easy to upload your files for CD DVD books or MP3. You can also use our new powerful FREE promotional tools.
If you submit through Gig Launch and you are selected you'll benefit with 500 promo codes and our mailing system to promote your CD and MP3 completely free (worth $50).
You will receive 70% royalties on all sales.----- SCoRCHeR FeST is back!Gig Launch are now accepting submissions for the next run of Scorcher Fest festivals in Adelaide, QLD and Perth, WA. Get your submissions in now!
More states and cities to be announced soon.----- WIN!!! SONG MASTERING AND DISTRIBUTION After the successful release of our first 5 compilations, Austep Music is now accepting submissions for Volume 6. One Gig Launch artist will be chosen for free inclusion. Value $399. -----
Semaphore Music Festival Adelaide Exclusive to Gig Launch members!
Semaphore Music Festival presents cutting edge, local and interstate original alt country, roots and blues artists performing at free concerts on the foreshore reserve, selected pubs, clubs and venues.
Held annually over the Labour Day Long Weekend (this year 30th Sept - 3rd Oct, 2011). This is a great opportunity to get you in front of your fans and make some new ones too. Carina Sports Club Queensland Bands wanted for 50's, 60's and 70's Rock'n'Roll night.
Free Submission!
----- AusFest - Australian Independent Music Festival 2012
Ausfest is a three-day, multi-stage festival featuring legendary acts and emerging artists alike. Harkening back to festivals like Woodstock, Sunbury and Big Day Out, no major label artist may play Ausfest under their contracted name.
What these artists get: - Travel to the festival in Canberra and Accommodation
- Extensive exposure among rabid Australian music fans
- Modest performance fee
----- CANBERRA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL For Australian and NZ members only! The Canberra Country Music Festival features 5 stages set on more than 70 hectares at Exhibition Park. One Australian/NZ act is guaranteed selection from Gig Launch.
Artists will be compensated by way of airfares and ground travel, meals, accommodation and a modest performance fee will be paid.
The performers must be focused on traditional or contemporary country, bluegrass or Americana genres. Heavy rock, jazz, classical, urban genre artists are not encouraged to submit.
This year's Canberra Country Music Festival & Exhibition is held during 18-20 November 2011. The festival provides exciting and affordable entertainment for all ages and musical tastes, plus a variety of workshops, food, shopping and children's activities.
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*OzSong International Songwriting Competition
At OzSong International you CHOOSE the prize! Choose between recording a song in Nashville at the prestigious Funhouse Studios with world class Australian Producer Mark Moffat or record in Sydney at Studios 301 with renowned producer Michael Morgan. Accommodation and airfare will be provided for the overall winner.
Winners of each category will win a certificate of merit plus a Yamaha Gram3 home computer recording system PLUS go into the final for the grand prize. The competition will be judged by Australian music legends Dave Hole, Kevin Borich, Chris Murphy, Rick Steel, and from Brooks & Dunn in Nashville Trez Gregory.
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Do you need to create a direct-to-fan site to promote and sell your music? Tired of dealing with websites that give you little flexibility?
Submit at Gig Launch for your chance to win one of five custom fan sites using an innovative new digital media platform called FargoTube - Prize value $300.00!
----- konsonant/ film licensing opportunityHead over to Gig Launch to submit. konsonant/, a boutique licensing company, is looking for fun, upbeat, interesting/slightly quirky Indie tracks to add to their library of amazing music. All submitted music must have top quality production and be ready to be signed up and put against picture. If selected, the artist will be signed as a non-Exclusive/non-Compete konsonant/ artist. This contract allows artists to submit to their own contacts directly while giving konsonant/ the right to be the sole licensing company representing their music. The initial contract term is for three years with the possibility of renewal. -----
*G3 Agency Magazine Placement
G3 Magazine"Up and Coming" Independent Artist (FREE to submit to be included in this Magazine)
G3 Magazine is present from the streets to the boardroom. no matter a person's background may be, G3 Magazine is like a breath of fresh air. This urban publication is universal with a basic appeal to the masses. G3 Magazine is looking for Hip Hop, Rap, RnB, Rock and pop artists for an emerging artist feature, as well as its general review/feature portion of the magazine. Music and profiles will be reviewed by industry professionals to determine the artist in the Independent Artist section.
G3 Magazine gives its readers a basic touch of what is hot and an up-close and personal with the leading trendsetters, in addition to keeping its readers informed with the most compelling topics. Each issue delivers to its readers the hottest music, entertainment, models and celebrities as well as the latest trends in fashion and style.
The magazines are strategically circulated to a diverse bed of tastemakers through industry events, nightlife events, record labels, recording studios, retail outlets and music stores. The Magazines remains on the cusp of the most high traffic avenues and effective distribution outlets.
Up and Coming Artists' Submissions: Please submit through Gig Launch.
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*muso2muso Band of the Month Are you an artist or band looking for your big break? muso2muso's Band Of The Month feature provides incredible exposure for your band. Showcase your talent to the world thru your music, videos, photos, band biography / history, links to your website / social networking sites, your up coming gigs and much more! muso2muso.com is one of the industry leading social network platforms for musicians and music services. With thousands of members already on board, and huge traffic numbers drawn to the site every month, this is where your band needs to be!
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*Rock Star Promotions
Put your submission in to get on the Rock Star Promotions artist roster and get promoted through their worldwide network and get international exposure!
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*Open Muzic
Open Muzic Records is a new London based record label that is
focused on talent, whether it's Rock or R&B, Pop or Metal, we feel
we have the ears to spot a star!
Run by two successful musicians, Open Muzic is a fresh and friendly label based in London. We welcome song submissions and look forward to hearing them. Because we are a very new label we are looking for a flagship act, something incredible to promote and work with.
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*mFlix TV Smartphone Distribution
We operate the original independent music video channel which plays music videos and music tracks on demand to an audience of smartphone users in the US. We're known for curating interesting, intelligent music and art. If you've got something to share and want to develop a fanbase in the 'states, please submit.
----- Radio airplay and gig in Aus:
FREE
Submission * FREE Submission * FREE Submission * FREE Submission
* FREE Submission * FREE Submission * FREE Submission Australian
Broadcasting Media (ABM) is giving away airplay plus a gig in Bondi!
Get yourself on radio.
Come and play at the Royal Hotel
in Bondi for ABM and in return we will showcase you and your music on our
network of radio stations for a month!
To summarize, an airplay
campaign song will be played:
10 times a day over 15 FM radio
stations = 150,
plus 10 times a day over 20
internet radio stations = 200,
plus 10 times a day over a
smart phone app = 10
which equals 360 times per day
over 30 days.
Making a grand total of
10800 plays.
Radio airplay in USA:
Upstream
Radio, owned and operated by Indiedial
in Los Angeles, CA, is looking for the next hot upcoming indie music talent.
They
have programs for almost every genre, you may submit to one or more as long as
your song(s) fit the format:
- "The Pop Shop"
(Any music that Pops even if its a twist of rock, punk, or hip-hop ;-)
- "Indie is the
Alternative" (Alternative, Reggae, Rock, Emo, Hip Rock, anything
that Rocks a Party ;-)
- "Hardcore Whore
A.K.A. Your Mom" (Hardcore, Screamo, Metal
as long as she
screams! ;-)
- "Coffeeeee"
(Acoustic, Pop Rock, Easy Listening,
anything mellow ;-)
- "Dis-Glow"
(New Coming Soon | Submit your electro mix & Techno Dance Tacks)
- "Nebeez"
(Unsure which program? Submit here. All artists that get accepted are
streamed on the Newbeez show for at least 2 weeks/2 nights a week at 5pm
M-F, and given the opportunity for more radio play based on our users
ratings.)
They stream 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, 365 days a year, accepting acoustic, alternative, alternative
metal, ambient, classic, dance rock, electro, electro metal, emo, experimental,
garage, gothic, grunge, hardcore, hiprock, latin, lounge, metal, modern, pop,
power pop, progressive, psychedelic, punk, reggae rock, rock, rock N' soul,
hip-hop, R&B, soul, dance and rockable jazz. Music must contain vocals.
There are unlimited slots available for Gig Launch artists.
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Inspire are looking for artists for the following opportunities.
Gift of Music is looking for songs that are positive and inspiring, songs that speak about the dream inside of all of us and motivate the listener to realize and be a part of that dream. The music should be well produced and not contain any offensive or profane material.
Inspire are also seeking songs for Intercall, the world's largest conference calling company. Intercall carries out 180 million calls a year and Americans collectively spend 90 years on hold each year. They are looking for a cool song that is emotionally positive and uplifting, think John Mayer, Coldplay, or Norah Jones.
Selected songs will be played over the phone while the client is on hold for 45 seconds. A voice will then come on to say the artist's name and song title and when the song can be downloaded. -----
*Chicago label looking for new artists in Blues, Blues&Roots, Blues-Rock and Jazz! Get signed and have your music promoted and distributed worldwide from the Blues capital of the world! ----- *Lewisham Livehouse and Roxbury Hotel
RFE Bookings book over 25 acts per week and are constantly on the hunt
for more artists. From acoustic soloists to full metal bands, theyll have a
gig for you.
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*Belrose Country Music Club
Looking for country music bands to play on the last Sunday of each month
to a supportive crowd. Agents, producers and radio presenters are often
present.
Artists receive wide promotion in media including radio, press, TV, internet
and magazines, a free meal at the bistro (and free drinks!), a DVD of each
performance and the ability to sell merchandise.
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*Empire Unplugged - Kings Cross' newest local showcase
Empired Unplugged is launching on the 25th of November 2010 as a showcase for local Sydney talent (and anyone willing to travel!). Gig Launch is taking submissions from artists who predominantly play covers but are happy for some originals thrown into the mix!
Currently only accepting solists, duos and small trios.
----- *Sydney's newest venue is looking for bands and DJ's of all genres!
SUBMIT FOR FREE! SUBMIT FOR FREE! SUBMIT FOR FREE! SUBMIT FOR FREE!
Sydney's newest venue - a 450-capacity space in the heart of Newtown is looking for international and national bands and DJs of all genres.
Check out www.shushnewtown.blogspot.com for more info!
*Get your CD reviewed by the professionals at Aj&Dbs
Gig Launch has partnered with Aj&dbs and are now providing artists with an excellent opportunity to get your album or single reviewed! This is an excellent way to gain exposure.
*Free Published Interview!
Aj&dbs are going even further and offering a free interview that can be kept for yourself and used as an excellent PR tool; as well as being published on Aj&dbs' blog. Get submitting!
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*USA Radio
Opportunities available. Signup as an artist!
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