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November 15, 2007
2008 IEMAs taking submissions
So the fourth annual Inland Empire Music Awards (IEMAs) are taking submissions. Yours truly is judging again this year and I would like to see more than two Redlands bands submit some of their stuff.
Submissions cost a mere $25, which is all you have to lose.
Below I have posted the latest news about the event, complete with instructions on how to submit your music.
So submit, submit, submit!!!
I will do my part by keeping you up to date and well informed.
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The Inland Empire will roll out the red carpet for the fourth annual Inland Empire Music Awards (aka the IEMAs) in Riverside in January.
Inland Empire Weekly will present the event at the Riverside Auditorium (the date is still to be announced). A portion of the proceeds generated by this evening's event will benefit Right to Rock, a non-profit organization that supports school music programs.
The IEMAs is an organization whose ongoing efforts include providing exposure for local musicians and producing events that showcase the musical diversity found county wide.
“I am very proud to see the awards show in its fourth season,” said Martin Brown, IEMA founder and producer. “It goes to show that the public is still interested in being entertained with good music when they go out to dinner or to a neighborhood venue. The idea behind the IEMA's is really to bring the community together for one night and show them that the I.E. has a diverse scene.”
Brown started the IEMAs in 2003 with the first show taking place at the Key Club in Morongo. From there, the show grew to play for “sold out” audiences and today Brown heads award shows in other territories such as the Orange County Music Awards, Southern California Music Awards and even Canadian Music Awards.
Over 30 categories will be awarded at the event – from “Best Pop Rock” to “Best Jazz.”
“Each year we try to make the show a little bit more interesting so that people go out and tell their neighbors about it — this show is a community effort which I am excited to see growing with more support,” Brown said.
Like last year, the 2008 IEMA will feature performances by the top bands and acoustic artists who call the Inland Empire home. Included in the night's line-up will be some of last year's winners.
A number of nominees and winners from past IEMA awards shows have since been signed by a variety of record labels.
More than 500 submissions were received by the IEMA organization for the 2007 competition. Judges included representatives from across the entertainment industry – from music writers to radio DJs and record company executives – who carefully evaluated each of the submissions to determine the winners.
Sponsors of the 2008 Inland Empire Music Awards include: IE Weekly, Guitar Center, Riverside Auditorium, LateNight Digital
To submit:
Submission fee is $25
Interested bands and solo artists need to send us one package containing all four of the following items:
1.) A CD with at least two songs
If you send a full-length CD, please indicate which two tracks best represent your music.
2.) A bio/information sheet. Please include your name/band name and names of all members, the instruments you play, mailing address, two telephone numbers, email address, any website address you may have , and the year you started performing or what year the band was formed. Also include a brief written description of your music.
3.) A clear photo of your band. Live shots are fine as long as all members are distinguishable.
4.) A check for entry fee of $25.00 payable to IEMA.
The entrance fee per band or artist is only $25, regardless of how many categories for which you wish to submit. Again, musicians may choose to be judged in as many categories as they wish for no additional cost.
IEMA 2008 Deadlines:
Submission deadline for the Inland Empire Music Awards is midnight Dec 15. Live showcase entry deadline is Nov 20 or as soon as all slots are filled.
Send to:
IEMA
2175 Sampson Ave.
Suite 118
Corona, CA 92879
Categories include:
Best Male
Best Female
Best R & B
Best Pop Rock
Best Folk
Best Live Electric
Best Song
Best Blues
Best World
Best Out of Area
Best Hip Hop
Best Urban
Best High School Band
Best Metal
Best Indie Rock
Best Classic Rock
Best International
Best Country
Best Alternative
Best Jazz
Best Punk
Best Hard Rock
Best Rock
Best Instrumental
Posted by Darcie Flansburg at 10:53 AM | Comments (0)