(NextAid) -- As the popularity of online auctions continues to grow humanitarian organization NextAid, with help from cMarket, the leading provider of online auctions for non-profit causes, presents one of the most exciting online events for the global electronic music community: “Bids 4 Beats.” The DJ-friendly auction hits the internet at 5:00am (PST) on Monday, October 23 and ends on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 5:00pm (PST).
Bidders will undoubtedly include fans as well as producers and artists as they vie for such exclusive packages as DUAL�s $1,980-valued custom handcrafted pro DJ console, software bundles, limited edition items from world famous DJs, season�s passes to popular nightclubs, downloadable music shopping sprees, in-demand hardware, round-trip airfare, valuable studio time, record label goodie-bags and more. The four-week auction will help raise funds for NextAid, which provides sustainable solutions for African children orphaned by AIDS. The lure of the auction is a way to not only fundraise, but to generate awareness for the cause. To view the growing list of items up for grabs, visit www.nextaid.cmarket.com.
The “Bids 4 Beats” auction catalogue, valued at over $20,000, includes several remarkable items and opportunities, generously donated by leaders of the international dance music community. Renowned DJ John Digweed offers a signed, limited edition leather record bag, plus an autographed copy of his Transitions CD along with other great swag. Bid to win a seat working side-by-side in a small group-learning environment with Grammy-nominated global house music producer Chris Lum of Abitare Music at San Francisco�s Moulton Studios during an upcoming Electronic Music Creation Center workshop. Cutting edge graphic designer Adam Gibbons has set the tone for parties all over the world; a lucky winner could have the unique chance to have him design their own customized event flyer.
Incredible DJ and studio gear will be on the auction block as well. High-ticket items include a Propellerhead software bundle valued at $1,145, Stanton FinalScratch 2.0 valued at $1,366, and an RP-8 and RP-10S Studio Monitor System from KRK priced at $1,597. Other great items include Ableton software ($798), Serato Scratch LIVE ($725) and R-09 WAVE/MP3 Recorder from Roland ($450). Non music-making items such as a pair of roundtrip tickets from JetBlue, a year�s supply of vitaminwater, personal care products from Aveda, CDs from Ubiquity, and $200 gift certificates to Stompy.com and Karmaloop, will also be available in this distinguished collection. New items are being donated to the cause almost daily.
Global artists such as DJ Dan are proud to vocalize their full support for NextAid, "It is unbelievable how much we take for granted as healthy Americans. When you see the suffering that goes on in South Africa, it makes you realize how fortunate we truly are. If we all get involved to help NextAid in their fight to help the current and future generations, we can all make a huge difference in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.”
NextAid and cMarket Launch “Bids 4 Beats”
A Unique Online Auction
Presenting Top DJ/Studio Gear To Benefit
African Children Being Left Behind by AIDS
October 23 – November 17, 2006
www.nextaid.cmarket.com
