Sonicbids To Present InSights & Sounds.05 Marketplace Stage

NEW YORK (NARM) The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) is pleased to announce that Sonicbids will sponsor daily live musical performances on the Marketplace Stage during InSights & Sounds.05, which will be held August 11 � 14 in San Diego. This year�s Marketplace will be open August 12 � 14.

Together, NARM and Sonicbids will collect and review electronic press kit (EPKTM) submissions online and give nine artists the opportunity to perform before NARM�s exclusive audience of music industry executives. EPKs are being accepted at www.sonicbids.com from now until May 20.

�The Marketplace Stage is a new endeavor for NARM and is designed to add more live performances to the Convention�s already spectacular musical showcase,� said NARM President Jim Donio. �We would like to thank Sonicbids for committing to provide an even more diverse musical line-up and Marketplace.�

�The Marketplace Stage concept is the natural evolution of our commitment to provide opportunities for independent artists in the Sonicbids Community,� says Panos Panay, Sonicbids Founder. �This showcase will provide independent bands an audience of label executives and music retailers that money cannot buy.�

The online EPKTM service is an exclusive concept created by Sonicbids. This web-based graphic interface is an alternative to the endless clutter of physical press kits that are exchanged daily between musicians and the people who promote music. The online service is easy to use and contains all the basic information of a musical act, such as music, photos or date calendar. Musicians can benefit from decreased promotion costs and increased exposure. Promoters can use the product to simplify the process of receiving press kits and eliminate endless clutter from the physical product.