Winning band will perform at the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- PickTheBand.com, the world's first fan-run record label has partnered with ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, to pick the best unsigned artist/band in America.
Beginning March 2nd fans will vote online on picktheband.com to decide the winner. The contest will run through March 31st with a featured performance at the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo in April in Los Angeles as the top prize. Fans are encouraged to vote everyday and can win a variety of great prizes the more they vote.
The video-based contest has been designed to showcase bands in a variety of ways, to get the fans to know as much as possible about them.
The bands were asked to submit the following:
- An original music video
- 2 original songs
- A live performance video
- Photos and bio
The submissions were reviewed by our panel of judges that included Producers Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne) and Bennett Kaufman (President/CEO of The BK Entertainment Group). The top 15 bands have been selected and represent a cross-section of rock music from across the country.
"Of the new models for finding talent we believe Pick The Band has a great formula and we are excited to have them involved with the ASCAP Expo," said Randy Grimmett, ASCAP Sr. VP, Domestic Membership. "The EXPO is the first and only national conference 100% dedicated to songwriting and composing. With a focus on connecting aspiring music creators, it's the perfect opportunity to showcase Pick The Band's winner."
"This is truly an exciting event and we are very pleased to that our winner will have the chance to perform at the ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO," said Roie Avin, President of PickTheBand.com.
"Previous winners of Pick The Band contests have recorded with Don Gilmore and Mudrock (Avenged Sevenfold and Godsmack). The winners and even some of the runners-up have also received interest and offers from national labels as well as airplay and increased publicity."
For more information go to: www.PickTheBand.com.
