Competitions to Enter

[dragonorchid]

Coke Launchpad:
http://www.cokefridge.co.nz/ has the following info:

About Launchpad

Now in it's 2nd year Launchpad is a an initiative brought to you by Satellite Media, The Edge and Coke with the aim of launching previously unsigned New Zealand musicians into the stratosphere. If you've been playing together for a couple of years and feel that you're ready to take the next step but don't know how - Launchpad could be the kick-start you need.

How it works:
There'll be four rounds of judging throughout the year with all genres of music in with a chance to win. Three finalists in each round will be chosen by a panel of music industry judges; the winner in each round will be chosen by a public vote conducted over the internet at cokefridge.co.nz.
 
Once you have entered your song, unless you inform the judges otherwise, it will be eligible to compete in all subsequent round i.e. if you enter in time for the first round but do not win you will also be in contention for rounds 2 through 4.
 
What you win:
Each of the four winning entrants will have a music video produced for the track of their choice, make a live appearance on Top Of The Pops, debut the new video on Coke New Releases on TV2.  Get a day in a recording studio to re-record the track for radio, feature on the Edge Playlist and appear at Edgefest 2005, plus  feature in a profile in Rip It Up magazine and get a helping hand with PR to introduce your music to radio and the recording industry.
 
Closing Dates:
Round One.
Entries close 16 June, 2004. Voting closes 5 July 2004.

Round Two.
Entries close 11 August, 2004. Voting closes 1 September 2004.

Round Three.
Entries close 13 October, 2004. Voting closes 01 November 2004.

Round Four.
Entries close 1 December , 2004. Voting closes 20 December 2004.
 
What to send:
A brief biography [including a photograph of the band] A CD with the song you want a video to be made for.
 
Where to send it:
Launchpad
c/o Satellite Media
PO Box 90736
Auckland Mail Service Centre
117 Victoria Street
Auckland
 
Conditions
The decision of the judging panel is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
The final video becomes the property of the artist.
The winner in each round will be judged from three finalists decided by the judging panel, and then by public vote conducted over the internet on cokefridge.co.nz.
Launchpad is open to any New Zealand band or musician who has not previously received funding from NZOA to produce a video and has not been signed to a major record company.
Any of the prizes may be removed from the list or substituted with an alternative prize.
The video will be directed and produced by Satellite Media; with the creative treatment decided in association with the musician/s.
You may only enter one song per round; if you submit a demo tape containing more than one track please specify which one you are submitting. Please note that entries will not be returned but will stay on file at Satellite Media Group.
The winner agrees that the sponsor of Launchpad may want to use their image in associated press

[dragonorchid]

The Rock FM Scholarship:

So with help from the New Zealand Rock Shops.... The Rock FM is offering The Rock Scholarship. There’s one to be won every 3 months and if your band wins you’ll score two grands worth of gear from the New Zealand Rock Shops, one of your songs will be guaranteed major airplay over a month and you’ll score 5K FREE advertising for your release on The Rock.

To apply for the Rock Scholarship,  just send a CD, bio and contact details to;

The Rock
PO Box 47560
Ponsonby
AUCKLAND

We'll award the second scholarship in February.

The Rock Scholarship with The New Zealand Rock Shops, New Zealand On Air and The Rock.

* The $5,000 advertising is not for gigs, only album and single releases. Normal Rock terms and conditions apply. Rock Scholarship judges will be representatives of NZ On Air and The Rock.

[dragonorchid]

Project NZM from the 91 ZM Radio Station

Project nZM is a way to get YOU or YOUR band on the air and give you the kickstart to make it big!

To enter Project nZM, you just have to be a band or a soloist who hasn’t had a previous significant radio hit and you must have a current single or album that can be commercially released - that’s it!

We’ll include your band on the ZM play list 24 hours a day.
You’ll get an artist profile on the ZM National 'Word'.
$25,000 worth of radio advertising on ZM to help sell your music.
A web profile right here on zmonline.com.
A CD copy of your song and your bio information should be sent to:

Project nZM
Private Bag 92198
Auckland (Please include your contact details)

Print out an entry form by clicking here.
(You may need to download the Adobe Reader)


The cut off dates for applications for Project nZM are as follows :

Friday 29th April 2005

Friday 28th October 2005

All submissions that come after the final date - will be considered for the next round.

[dragonorchid]

The New Zealand based “Pacific Songwriting Competition” seeks excellence in expression.

The competition is sponsored by an Opera Singer with a passion for original music and those who create it .The cash prizes total $25,000 and 2 i Pods are to be given away on the 500th and 1000th entry opened. The competition is open to all nations, genres and both amateur and professional songwriters. There are 13 categories in the Pacific Songwriting Competition which range from Rock to Classical , Café scene to Lyrics . Closes March 2005.

For more information go to www.pacificsongwritingcompetition.com.

[The JigSaw Man]

The cut off dates for applications for Project nZM are as follows :


Friday 28th October 2005

Friday 28th April 2006


All submissions that come after the final date - will be considered for the next round.


 
     

[dragonorchid]

Thanks Darren :-)

[Kristie]

Anyone know whats the story for this years coke launchpad?  Cant seem to find details for 2005 anywhere.  Not even at cokefridge.............  Are they even still doing it?  

[dragonorchid]

ACOUSTIC ORIGINALS COMPETITION at O'Neills Point Irish bar in Hurstmere Road Takapuna,
Every Wednesday night in March O'Neills have heats for the grand final on the 5th April with over $1000 worth of prizes to give away including a full day recording at Studio 203, musical equipment from Cort guitars and AKG acoustics and of course bar prizes on each of the nights. HK audio are also helping out the nights providing the sound system. Just turn up with your acoustic guitar at 8.30 on the night or register to ensure your place at the bar anytime before the night. Heats are judged by the audience so make sure you get support behind you to win one of the great prizes up for grabs! NB: songs are to be original and sorry only acoustic acts, no bands. For details and registration go to the bar, call 488-9219 or email manager@oneillspoint.co.nz

[that drummer]

why isn't therte an acoustic drumming contest? or just a drumming contest cause ya know, same thing and all

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