--- In IndependentMusicTalk@yahoogroups.com, Q D
<dabratzentertainment@...> wrote:
I understand it is last minute. Is it too late to enter talent in
for February 18th?

Questxun
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> Attention: Music Artists, Producers, Dancers, Musicians, The
Press….Everyone!
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> DaBratz Entertainment will host the 3RD annual Urban Music
Festival on Feb 16Th, 17th and 18th 2007. We have changed our
format to better accommodate our participants' diverse music styles.
All events will take place in San Antonio, TX, USA.
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> February 16, 2007- Joe's Volcano, 6844 Ingram Rd., 78238. This
event is an 18 and up only event and will feature our urban music
genres such as Hip-hop, Neo-Soul, Rap, R&B, Reggaeton, Soul, Urban
Tejano, etc... This is a "dress to impress" event. The rules of the
venue will prevail and a dress code is strictly enforced. Our judges
will include Sherrill Metalchef of Club Envy. Other judge
confirmations are pending. Original material is encouraged.
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> February 17, 2007 – The Blue Cactus Café 13525 Wetmore Rd,
78247. The showcase will feature solo artists, ensembles, bands,
singer-songwriters etc. using "live instruments". Original material
is encouraged. No pre-recorded accompaniment media will be allowed
The reservation line is 210-355-0587 and we encourage everyone,
including all artists, to make your reservations for yourselves as
well as your guests, fans, and family early (as this venue fills
very quickly). Our confirmed judges will include Mishaya Paige
Anderson (Cactus Star Entertainment), Mr. Ramiro Burr (San Antonio
Express-News), Michael McKee (Formerly of A&M Records) and Mr. Don
Moye ("A Taste of New Orleans"). This event is open to ages 8 & up
and will allow any genre of music to be performed. All performances
must be clean and family friendly.
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> February 18, 2007- The LaVillita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St ,
78205. The talent at this event will showcase ages 8 and up and will
include all genres of music and all other talent not included on the
nights of the 16th & 17th such as dancers, spoken-word, etc. We do
encourage original material and all acts must be clean !! This event
will include informative panel discussions on the music business,
workshops, a talent hunt, food booths, musician friendly
vendors/businesses and networking opportunities. Our confirmed
judges are Alisa Claridy (vocal coach and recording artist),
Winifred Barnum-Newman (Race Unity Day), Lari Nelson (Lari Nelson's
School of Modeling and the Mike Beaty Expo talent scout), and Jackie
Ray Robinson (Gospel Radio 1480 AM and the Gospel Announcer's
Guild). We are awaiting other judge confirmations.
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> On Sunday afternoon Feb.18th , our special panel will consist of
the following confirmed panelists with other panelist confirmations
pending. David Garcia an entertainment attorney from San Antonio,
Casey Monahan from The Texas Music Office in Austin,TX and Carlos
Sosa with The Recording Academy (the Grammys).
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> Our confirmed workshop presenters are Mishaya Paige Anderson,
Alisa Claridy, Di Han
> (casting director), Claudette Lewis (youth advocate) and Paige
Stroman (recording artist).
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> An admission fee of $5 will be required at the door for ages 6
and up (ages 5 and under are free).
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> We produced a successful festival in 2005 as well as in 2006. We
provided our participants with performance opportunities throughout
the year. Our goal is to equip entertainers with the tools that are
needed for their success through workshops, the talent hunt (and
critique), panel discussions and networking, networking, networking.
We have awarded our winners with recording "demo" packages, photo
shoots, audio equipment, free legal consultations, free piano
rentals, vocal coaching, and much more. Our participants have also
had an opportunity to network at industry mixers such as ASCAP (11-
2005) and The Grammys (1-2007). We are planning to be even more
generous for the 2007 festival. We are strong supporters of artist
showcases and we encourage entertainers to take part in as many
showcases as possible (as it brings about a strengthening of skills
and allows a glimpse at existing competition). Critiques from
professionals "in the business" are invaluable.
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>
> Applications for vendors and participants are available by
emailing urbanmusicfestival@... or calling us at 210 967-6348.
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> Sponsorship and advertising packages are available also. Please
> email us at urbanmusicfestival@... or call us at 210-967-6348.
Your support will enable us to give greater exposure and education
to all participants ( from the novice level to the professional).
The public's support is needed as well as encouraged to make this
event a successful one.
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> In the previous years, news of this festival spread around the
world…Repetition is a good thing !.
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> Our website is still under construction, but please visit us. We
are undergoing daily changes to perfect the website so as to keep
you informed. We may be found at www.theurbanmusicfestival.com
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> Many Thanks
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