CALL FOR ARTIST FOR "SUMMER SIZZLE" TALENT SHOWCASE

GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO MOVE THE CROWD?

WHY? Entertainment, LLC is now looking for talented artists between
the ages of 13-24 years old in all genres who are interested in
participating in our upcoming talent showcase called "SUMMER SIZZLE"
on Saturday, July 26, 2003 @ Aqua Restaurant in Washington, DC –If
you can't stand the HEAT, then get off the STAGE! This event will
also feature some of the BAD BOYZ of DC… "Bad meaning good"… (You've
seen them on TV, You've heard them on the Radio, now you can see them
LIVE!) Stay tuned!

Judging "Summer Sizzle" Talent Showcase:

A panel of experienced Music Industry Professionals will critique
each artist in front of their peers & attendees directly after
performing. Judges will be critiqing on the following: Stage
Presence & Showmanship, Talent, Creativity, Originality and Overall
Performance Impression.

Prizes for One Winner will include:

$350.00 Cash, 5 FREE Studio Hours courtesy of The Syence Lab, Gift
Certificate to one of the BIGGEST music stores in the country- Chuck
Levins Music Store & Automatic Nominee for 2003 Urban Independent
Music Award & A guaranteed spot to Perform Live at the Cause & Effect
Magazine Launch Party (Industry Exec. & VIP only event).

*Submission Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2003

Guidelines:

1. Must Register Online by clicking here:
http://www.dcstx.org/registration.html

2. Send a complete press kit to: WHY? Entertainment, LLC, PO
Box 66401, Washington, DC 20035 including a one-time non-refundable
processing fee of $25.00. Incomplete packages will not be
considered. We are only looking for Clean, Radio friendly, Original
Music Only, No covers or Bands! Go here www.dcstx.org to read the
complete rules and regulations. If you aren't selected, you will
receive two complimentary event tickets.

3. Selected artist must attend one mandatory rehearsal at
3:00pm, Saturday, July 12, at Aqua Restaurant, 1818 New York Avenue,
N.E., Washington, DC.

For additional information call Cha Ross-Estes, President & CEO at
(202) 255-3797 or email info@....

We are also looking for 2 Up-n-Coming Urban Fashion Designers & 1
Creative Make-up Artist to showcase (No registration fee but you must
have your own models & sell 5 tickets). For consideration, please
send bio, pictures and website address to info@... by Monday,
July 7, 2003.

*This event will be held in an environment that is very laid back
with direct access to speakers, judges and guests. Past attendees
have included reps from Def Jam, Arista, Jive, TVT RECORDS, BET,
Sony, Ruff Ryders, Street Soldiers, 93.9 WKYS, 95.5 WPGC, BET
COMICVIEW COMEDIANS, Various Councilmen & Councilwoman, Magazines,
Local TV Shows and a host of Music & Fashion Businesses!

Judges Include: www.DCHHA.com, www.offdaheazy.com, www.mknmvs.com,
www.woodworksentertainment.com, www.illustriousentertainment.com,
Sheworks Entertainment-sheworks@... , www.mdicon.cjb.net,
MAMBOSAUCE ENTERTAINMENT- Da' Jont TV Show-lwright@...