Henderson, NV (Top40 Charts/
Black Mountain Productions) - Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, is a hard rock bassist, who was born on: November 24, 1969. His influences include rock bands: Iron Maiden,
Motorhead and Corrosion Of Conformity. Rob is perhaps best known for his performances on: Rob Zombie's solo albums and is currently part of Ozzy Osbourne's band. Rob will be the emcee of the Indie
Music Assault. Affliction Apparel is the main "Presents" sponsor of the event as well.
Skinnie Magazine, in association with Black Mountain Productions, Indie World Showcase Series, is presenting this unique competition/showcase, through an elaborate multimedia marketing campaign. For 5+ months, we will be inviting ALL independent rock acts to register for "Indie Music Assault". This amazing campaign will be promoted virally through the use of a "Vote for our band Widget". All entries to the Indie Music Assault will be voted on by fans and the general public using a widget each band entrant will receive upon registration completion. As a contestant, you will use this widget to place on your website, blogs, forums and social networks, as a way to collect fan votes. Fans can use this widget to easily click and vote for your favorite band in this competition. The final decisions as reviewed by Black Mountain Productions A&R Department, will be made, based first upon the votes from fans and the general public as well as: originality, vocal talent, appearance and other professional ethics. They will then pick the Top 10 bands that have entered, based on the previously stated criteria. And those chosen Top 10 bands will be paid a gig fee for their performance in the competition.
A group of select celebrity and/or music industry judges will then select the winners out of the Top 10 at: Paramount Studios, May 09, 2009, place of the VMA's. This event is also a showcase and there will be music industry professionals in the audience to review band performance and possibly offer additional career opportunities. The campaign will also include, full page ads in Skinnie Entertainment Magazine, E-blasts, MySpace promotions, Street Teaming, Flyers, Editorial and more. Advertisers/Sponsors, will be given the opportunity, to brand their company/product throughout a multimedia campaign and on stage, at the final battle showdown.
Additional points:
One time $35.00 entry fee (There are no other entry costs or hidden fees)
Events official charity: The Guitar Center Foundation
The Top 10 bands will be paid for their performance, while competing in this showcase.
Open to ALL unsigned Independent Artist's throughout all 50 US States and Canada
Competition is open for the music genres of: Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative and all other sub rock sounds
All bands are encouraged to sell their merchandise (T-Shirts, CD's, etc.) at this event and the band will retain 100% of any and all profits made from all sales
Promotion of all new unsolicited musical compositions (Original Work)
Promoted virally through the use of a "Vote for our band Widget". Once registered, each band will place the "widget" on their Website, MySpace profile, Facebook, etc. for their friends and fans to vote
Indie Music Industry Judges will decide the Top 3 "Indie Music Assault" winners
This is an annual showcase as well as a competition. We will have Indie Record Labels, Music Publishers, Promotional, Marketing and Booking Agencies at the event
Free Promotion through (but not limited to): Radio, Newspaper & Magazine, E-Blasts
Over $30,000+ awarded for: Recording, Promotions, Marketing and eCommerce
"Exposure, Exposure, Exposure" from local and national Indie Music Industry Executives and from Skinnie Entertainment Magazine. www.skinniemagazine.com
Event will be "Live" TV streamed, so your friends and fans can watch you on their hometown TV's, iPods, Smartphones and computer monitors of your performances
Each band that enters the "Indie Music Assault" competition, will receive up to 6+ months worth of event coverage (based on actual time of band entry) through major internet viral marketing and press releases, as well as additional promotions on various web sites and partnerships including: Skinnie Entertainment Magazine. Additional media coverage includes (but is not limited to): Flyer's promoting the event, MySpace promotions, Full page ad's in Skinnie Entertainment Magazine and promoting the event with online banners on their site and on the Black Mountain Productions web site as well. We are also in negotiations with several other media companies for additional coverage and media partnership. You can also contact us at: (702) 568-7108.
