LOS
ANGELES (Disc Makers) - Disc Makers, the nation's leading independent
CD and DVD manufacturer, has announced the six finalists for this
year's Independent
Music World Series (IMWS) Midwest showcase. The
artists selected by the editors of Billboard Magazine to compete for
the $35,000 grand prize are
Aubrey (Lawrence, KS), Jaded Era (Cuyahoga,
OH), The Louie's (Ashton, IL), The
Radio Hour (Chicago, IL),
Troubadours (Taylor, MI), and Treologic (Chicago, IL). Over 600 bands
submitted entries into this year's contest that identifies the top
unsigned talent in the Midwest. The six finalists will compete on May
12th at the Elbo Room in Chicago, IL.
"Independent artists
keep the music industry energized and thriving," explains Tony van
Veen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Disc Makers. "The IMWS
is one of the ways we at Disc Makers are able to recognize and reward
these artists for their talent and hard work. The showcase event gives
indie artists the opportunity to network with industry pros that can
help them expose their music to an even wider audience. We are
delighted to again join forces with our sponsors to support independent
music in the Midwest."
The showcase will be judged by music
industry executives and media, and will feature live performances from
the six finalists. In addition, Disc Makers will produce a compilation
CD for the Midwest region, including music from the finalists, which
will be distributed to an exclusive list of industry professionals and
radio stations.
The $35,000 grand prize package features
everything independent musicians need for a career boost including a
complete CD manufacturing package, post-production sweetening, and
promotional posters from Disc Makers, a complete
Digital Audio
Workstation from Alienware, IK Multimedia's Studio Bundle recording
software, professional Shure microphones, Fender guitars and
amplifiers, a 5-piece drum kit from DW Drums, EXL110 Electric Guitar
Strings and EXL170 Electric Bass
Strings from Dean Markley, a free copy
of METAJAM? from Broadjam, Remo drumheads, a Sabian cymbal package, and
a one year membership to TAXI. Additional event partners include
Sonicbids, Electronic Musician, and the Illinois Entertainer.
Produced
by Disc Makers, the IMWS is the country's most exciting and popular
live music showcase series, giving musicians a unique opportunity to
display their talents, make valuable industry contacts, and compete for
the $35,000 grand prize package. IMWS showcases are held in each of
four regions throughout the country (Northeast, West, Midwest, and
Southeast) and are open to musicians of all genres not currently signed
to a major record label. Recent winners have included Los Angeles' bang
SUGAR bang (West 2005), Pemberton (NJ)'s Chinua Hawk (Northeast 2004),
Nashville's Rich
Creamy Paint (Southeast 2004), and last year's Midwest
winner Shipwreck Union (Detroit, MI).
Independent
Music World Series Midwest Showcase
When: Thursday, May 12th, 2005 -
Doors Open at 8:00pm, 21+, $10 cover charge
Where: Elbo Room
2871 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
