Music News - York Street Studios Acid Test Finalists Announced
16 September 2003 - 0 Comments
The following seven finalists have been selected from over 60 competitors, after a grueling process of heats, semi-finals, and preparing business plans and press kits:
- Charlotte Johansen
- Goon
- Milk Milk Lemonade
- Punga
- Manu Bennett
- Luke Bodle
- MaTaR
The final well be held at the Temple on Saturday 27 September at 8pm, and with the impending closure of the Temple, will be the last time the York Street Studio Acid Test will be held at the legendary Queen Street venue, although owner Karen Temple says it is likely she will continue to produce the event in the future.
With over $15,000 worth in 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 opportunities this
competition affords.
Unique for music competitions because only original material is permitted, any genre and lineup is welcome and whilst there is a heavy focus on performance and songwriting, there is also a strong emphasis on professionalism, marketing and promotion, business planning, industry knowledge and commercial radio potential.
The impressive prize packages include:
1st Prize
- $5,000 recording and mastering package at the prestigious York Street Studios
- Duplication of 500 CDs at SOFTWARE IMAGES - New Zealand's leading replicator of digital media
- Guaranteed airplay on Channel Z
- An advertisement in NZ Musician Magazine
- Guaranteed airplay from www.vision100.com plus $100 of petrol vouchers
- The Index Music Directory
2nd Prize
- 20 hours of recording at MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute of NZ)
- 100 x 4 colour CD-R's in plastic wallets from SOFTWARE IMAGES
- The Index Music Directory
3rd Prize
- 20 hours of recording at MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute of NZ)
- 50 x 4 colour CD-R's in plastic wallets from SOFTWARE IMAGES
- The Index Music Directory
Music in Parks Gigs
- For 3 of the finalists
All Finalists
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Pie Mania - Auckland's leading gourmet pie cafe are also proud to be supporting NZ music by providing food for the judges.
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