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The Battle Has Begun!
Check back here starting September 24th for links to videos, information, and VOTING on the 4 finalists!
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High school and college-aged bands can submit original music for a chance to: perform live at a Virgin Megastore, win prizes including a consignment deal in a local Virgin Megastore and compete for the grand prize: travel and accommodations to attend an exclusive Industry Boot Camp with immergent Records in Los Angeles, track mixing, an evening with Virgin executives and other prizes. Battles will take place between September 10th and September 21st and participating customers and fans will get to vote for their favorite bands at battle events and online to be entered for a chance to win prizes.
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Prizes:
First prize winners in each city will receive a Virgin Megastore consignment deal in their local Megastore. The grand prize winner will also win travel and accommodations to attend an exclusive Industry Boot Camp with immergent Records in Los Angeles, track mixing, an evening with Virgin executives and other prizes.
Submitting Your Band:
Email three (3) MP3’s to musicsubmissions@immergent.com along with a bio, city of nearest Virgin Megastore, phone number and email address. Ages of participants must also be included (must be 14-24 to enter) and Parental Consent Form must be completed and mailed to the address listed on the form if 17 or under. No more than 3 MP3’s will be accepted.
These items may also be dropped off in person at your closest Virgin Megastore.
Please confirm you are available to perform on the battle dates for your city in the event that you are selected.
How To Vote:
Starting the week of September 24th, fans will be able to vote in-stores or online at Virgin Entertainment's brand new Social Mashup.
Battle Dates:
- New York City
Virgin Megastore/Union Square
First Round - September 16th (in the park with Time Out NY)
Final Round - September 20th (Union Square Megastore)
- Los Angeles
Virgin Megastore/Sunset
First Round - September 12th
Final Round - September 19th
- Denver
Virgin Megastore/Denver
Final Round - September 21st
- Dallas
Virgin Megastore/Grapevine Mills Mall
Final Round - September 21st
Important Forms:
FAQ:
- Q. How should I submit my tracks? What do I do if I can’t email my music?
A. Submit tracks as MP3s or a link to your myspace page with song titles to be considered via email (musicsubmissions@immergent.com), along with a bio, city of nearest Virgin Megastore, phone number and email address. Ages of participants must also be included (must be 14-24 to enter) and Parental Consent Form must be completed and mailed to the address listed on the form if 17 or under. No more than 3 MP3’s will be accepted. If you are not able to submit online you can drop off a CD with music to your local Virgin Megastore or mail to Battle of the Bands c/o immergent Records, 2280 Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064. See the main page for location information. Each band is only allowed to submit one entry, either online, in store or through the mail.
- Q. When will I find out if I am selected to perform at a Virgin Megastore?
A. If you are selected, we will contact you between September 1, 2007 and September 9, 2007 via phone or email address (be sure to include these items with your entry!)
- Q. If I am selected to participate in the Battle of the Bands, how can fans vote for me?
A. At events for each city bands will be encouraged to bring friends and family to support their efforts. The crowds will vote and determine the finalists on site at Virgin Megastores. One finalist from each city will receive a page on the VirginMega Mashup website where visitors can view tracks, bio, video and any user-generated content. Fans will have the ability to upload video and other content to the site to help secure more votes. You can promote your profile during online voting from September 24, 2007 to September 31, 2007 and give fans the opportunity to vote for you.
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