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Want2BDiscovered.com Gives Global Exposure to Indie Artists via Live Webcasts
Published: Tue, 24 Jul 2007, 18:00:00 EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Are you a frustrated musician or vocalist seeking a record deal? Are you an unsigned or indie music artist who is looking for that first big break? Want2BDiscovered.com, LLC is giving unsigned artists more exposure than any other web site and has launched a seven-month urban talent competition - the Urban Showcase Series - to help get musicians discovered and the public involved.
 On June 27, 2007, Want2BDiscovered (www.Want2BDiscovered.com) started a competition of unsigned music artists. Broadcast live from the Rutledge in Nashville, TN, six shows are scheduled with four contestants per show (24 in total). There will be a total of six winning contestants who will battle it out, live, at the seventh show on December 14. The finale, as well as the first six shows, will be viewable on the Want2BDiscovered web site.
The six finalists will compete to be the recipient of cash, prizes and the first place title. The remaining artists will be spotlighted on Want2BDiscovered.com's web site and featured as an exceptional talent or rising star.
Remaining competition dates are: July 27, August 31, September 21, October 26, and November 30.
On July 27, there are four contestants and three spotlight musicians scheduled to appear live on stage before hundreds of people, and potentially, thousands via the Internet.
Showcases and competitions are live and web streamed on the web site at: www.Want2BDiscovered.com. Performances are publicly displayed for the world to view and people are encouraged to vote for their favorite artist. Musical categories cover the spectrum and include all genres: rock, jazz, blues, country, alternative, gospel, reggae and more. The focus of the Urban Showcase Series is rap, rhythm and blues, and soul.
So, how do unsigned artists join to live stream their performances? Unsigned artists simply need a Webcam, or camcorder that can be used as a Webcam, and a computer. A musical profile is required prior to signing up for this benefit.
Musical artists who want to get a free music profile can simply click on the "register your music" button on the site and follow the directions.
"And, anyone who is interested in hearing free, live, indie music from the comfort of their living rooms" Ron Link, owner of Want2BDiscovered.com, said, "is welcome to watch and vote online for their favorite indie music artist. We encourage interaction and want to hear from anyone and everyone who loves music and wants to hear something new and edgy."
Want2BDiscovered.com has a mission to introduce the talents of unsigned, indie artists to the world. The company live streams music events to encourage record deals and to promote unsigned and indie music artists. They open up the world to unlimited discovery potential while providing interactive entertainment for people of all backgrounds and ages.
For more information and a listing of scheduled show times, visit: www.Want2BDiscovered.com.
Or, for additional information contact:
Ron Link, of Want2BDiscovered.com, LLC, 877-223-4726, RLink@Want2BDiscovered(.com)
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REFERENCES: Want2BDiscovered.com Gives Global Exposure to Indie Artists via Live Webcasts, Want2BDiscovered LLC, unsigned indie music artist, urban talent competition, unsigned music artists. Broadcast live from the Rutledge in Nashville, Urban Showcase Series, musicians, Ron Link, live streams music events to encourage record deals and to promote unsigned and indie music artists, Jul 24, 2007.
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