New York, NY. (Nissan PR) -
Music meets the road during the 2006-2007 season with the Shift _ 2 Nissan Tour. While showcasing the talents of national recording artists Jody Raffoul,
Jessica Andrews, and Jeff Austin
Black each stop on the tour is turning up the volume on local music with the Shift _ 2 Nissan "Battle of Bands" competition. To set the wheels in motion, on-line submissions for the competition are now being accepted for the first two markets on the tour (New York - November 3-5 and Washington, DC - November 10-12). The "Battle of the Bands"
Champion will receive a prize package that includes: Set of Equipment valued at $10,000 and a MAC Computer featuring Pro Tools Audio Package.
The lights will shine on eight promising bands from each city slated on the Shift _ 2 Nissan tour, so musicians looking for some national exposure, this could be your big break. All eight bands from each city may also have the opportunity to have their music heard on XM Satellite Radio.
Eligible bands must enter on-line at www.shift2nissan.com (click on Battle of the Bands submission button). Registration information needed from bands will include:
* Band's name / bio / hometown state
* Genre of music
* Band contact information (name, phone, e-mail)
* A video of their "best" song uploaded to www.youtube.com
Band submissions must be received by 12:01 a.m. 14 days before the scheduled Shift_2 Nissan event date. The eight semi-finalists from each city will be notified with details for their performance (date, time and location) via phone and/or e-mail the Tuesday before the tour arrives in each city. Through on-line and on-site ballot voting, the City's top eight bands will be narrowed down to two semi-finalists after their performances and announced on stage by the national headliners - one announced Friday with the other announced Saturday.
Semi-finalists from each city will also be posted on the Shift _2 Nissan Web site (www.shift2nissan.com) so fans nationwide can follow the Shift _ 2 Nissan "Battle of the Bands" competition and continue the on-line voting in anticipation of the announcement of the "Battle of the Bands" champion at the end of the Shift _2 Nissan ten-city tour ends in February-March 2007. Each semi-finalist from the ten-city tour will have one of their tracks featured on the Shift _2 Nissan compilation CD, which also features songs from the tour's headliners. The "Battle of the Bands" champion - who will be chosen by a panel of music industry and Nissan executive judges. The Shift _ 2 Nissan Battle of the Bands Grand Champion will receive:
* Set of equipment valued at $10,000
* A Mac computer featuring a Pro Tools audio package
Fans can watch the favorite local bands they voted for compete live Friday and Saturday nights during the Shift _ 2 Nissan tour on their designated nights beginning at 6 p.m. - before the headliners take the stage at 7 p.m. The evening's concerts will be hosted by DJ Xclusive from XM Satellite Radio.
Nissan's next generation of vehicles will allow car lovers to experience it first-hand during the Shift _ 2 Nissan tour - Smarter technology. Innovative amenities. Performance that leaves you breathless. For those who arrive early, they can take a spin behind the wheel of the all-new Nissan Versa, Sentra and other Nissan vehicles, including the 2007 Maxima, Xterra and Titan on an exciting, interactive course designed to bring out the competitive nature of participants. Opening the door to any 2007 Nissan vehicles, drivers will be pleased to see each vehicle is loaded with the latest available technology, including CVT shiftless transmission, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, and Intelligent Key for keyless entry with push-button ignition and an audio system that allows you to plug in an iPod or other media player for a more personalized music selection. Guests can conquer the track Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fans should "keep their eyes on the roads" for the Shift _2 Nissan team members days leading up to the free weekend events. As an added bonus, all guests who obtain Shift _ 2 Nissan passes - distributed at select locations throughout the cities by team members and on-site at each venue can also register for a chance to win a one-year lease on an all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra. Guests can also register at www.shift2nissan.com. The winner of the one-year lease will be chosen and notified at the end of the Shift_2 Nissan tour in 2007. Two lucky guests in each city may also walk away with a Pioneer Inno, the latest in portable satellite radio with MP3 capabilities by XM Radio.
Shift - 2 Nissan Tour Schedule:
2006:
November 3-5, 2006 Belmont Park (2150 Hempstead, Turnpike Elmont, NY)
November 10-12, 2006 FedEx Field (One FedEx Way, Landover, MD)
