22 June 2002 - 0 Comments
Now in its fifth year, the York Street Studios Acid Test has been launched for 2002.
With over $15,000 worth of prizes, the competition is a fantastic chance for musicians to not only take advantage of these prizes, but also; the exposure, industry networking, career development and other great opportunites are offered by this competition.
The intention of the competition is to launch professional music careers. The criteria is not only based on performance and songwriting, but there is also a strong emphasis on professionalism, marketing and promotion, business planning, industry knowledge and commercial radio potention.
The competition comprises 12 heats held weekly on Sundays, starting 11 August 02, with 4 semi-finals Saturdays 9 November to 30 November, and the Grand Final on Saturday 14 December. Al genres of music are welcome.
Entry forms can be obtained from Temple Bar, Auckland or applications can be made directly at the Temple website @ http://www.temple.co.nz/
The impressive prize packages include:
1ST PRIZE:
* $5,000 recording and mastering package @ the prestigious York Street Studios. - http://www.yorkstreet.co.nz/
* Duplication of 500 CDs @ Software Images, New Zealand's leading replicator of digital media. - http://www.softwareimages.co.nz/
* Guaranteed airplay on Channel Z. - http://www.channelz.co.nz/
* An advertisement in NZ Musician Magazine. - http://www.nzmusician.co.nz/
* 2 hours of aerial advertising from Airborne Ads. - http://www.aeroplane.co.nz/
* Guaranteed airplay from Vision 100. - http://www.vision100.com/
* The Index Music Directory. - http://www.theindex.co.nz/
2ND PRIZE:
* 20 hours of recording @ MAINZ (Music And Audio Institute Of New Zealand). - http://www.mainz.ac.nz/
* 100 x 4 colour CD-R's in plastic wallets from Software Images. - http://www.softwareimages.co.nz/
* The Index Music Directory. - http://www.theindex.co.nz/
3RD PRIZE:
* 20 hours of recording @ MAINZ (Music And Audio Institute Of New Zealand). - http://www.mainz.ac.nz/
* 50 x 4 colour CD-R's in plastic wallets from Sofware Images. - http://www.softwareimages.co.nz/
* The Index Music Directory. - http://www.theindex.co.nz/
OTHER PRIZES:
* Music in the park gigs for 3 of the finalists.
* The Index Music Directory for all finalists.
* $50 bar tab of Export Gold at Temple Bar, Auckland for all Semi-Finalists.
Pie Mania, Auckland's leading gourmet pie cafe are also proud to be supporting NZ music by providing food for the judges.
For more information please contact Karen Q Temple on ph: (09) 377 4866 or email: [email protected]
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