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Want2BDiscovered Gives Exposure to Indie Music Artists via Live Webcasts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Are you a frustrated musician or vocalist seeking a record deal? Are you an unsigned or indie music artist who is looking for that first big break? Want2BDiscovered.com, LLC is giving unsigned artists more exposure than any other web site and has launched a seven-month urban talent competition - the Urban Showcase Series - to help get musicians discovered and the public involved.

Indie Music Marketing Firm A&R Select Announces Winner of 12-week Battle of the Bands...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A&R Select, a full service artist development and marketing firm for independent artists and bands announces that IDASAS from Redlands, California, has won the 2007 Battle of the Bands competition at BB King's, located at Universal's Citywalk.

Market Research: Content Protection Digital Rights Management Market Spending Exceeds $9 Billion Over Five...

InsightBOONTON, N.J. -- Spending on digital rights management (DRM) software and hardware to protect entertainment, commercial software, and other information will exceed $9 billion dollars over the next five years, says a new market research report from Insight Research Corp. By the close of 2007, total worldwide spending on DRM will reach just over $1 billion, and by 2012 business spending is forecasted to grow to nearly $1.9 billion, according to the new research study.

Indie Music Promotion Tool Launched on BETA Records Website

BETA RecordsLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- BETA Records and founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are making it possible for independent musicians to take advantage of the communication and promotional advantages of ringtones. New feature is available at no cost for any artist on the betarecords.com site.

New Syndicated Radio Program Brings Independent Music to the Mainstream

IRONTON, Ohio -- Undiscovered Radio Network, Inc. (www.undiscoveredradionetwork.com) has developed 'Undiscovered' a new syndicated broadcast radio program to provide an innovative and long awaited mainstream vehicle for independent artists. The two hour show is set to debut the first weekend of September and features independent rock and alternative artists that have gained local or regional popularity but don't have the resources to tap into mainstream broadcasting.

New Media Portal to Help Independent Artists Connect with Entertainment Industry

NEW YORK, NY -- M.A.D.E. Planet has launched its Web site to provide services to the arts and entertainment industry through social networking, and visual and audio forums. M.A.D.E. symbolizes the ultimate medium for music, art, design and entertainment.

Send2Press Newswire to Sponsor NARIP Music Marketing & PR Seminar

The G-Man ClassicLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Send2Press(R), a leading targeted newswire service, announced today it will sponsor a record industry workshop presented by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP), entitled "Getting Ink & Working the 'Net: Secrets, Tips & Tricks of Publicity & PR." The event instructor is Scott G "The G-Man," a successful recording artist and marketing guru.

Secrets, Tips and Tricks of Music Publicity and PR to be Revealed in Seminar...

STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Building a brand in print and online often takes a public relations plan, but there are pathways to success that are not always visible to the public, says Scott G of G-Man Marketing. The seminar called "Getting Ink & Working the 'Net" is presented by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals.

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