| Artist Stage Rules & Regulations |
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Open to all 50 USA state residents. (Void where prohibited) Those younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 21 or older. Artists will be accepted in the genres of: Hip Hop, R&B, Indie, Rock, Punk, Reggae, Urban, Ska, DJ's, Alternative and Adult Contemporary.
Entry Procedure
A Standard Press Kit consisting of: either a CD or DVD or Video, a Bio and Photo of the artist and a $15.00 entry fee (payable to: Black Mountain), must be received no later than: April 30, 2011 to be eligible. You will be contacted regardless of our decision. **It is the sole responsibility of all bands, to provide their own transportation to and from the competition** Any submissions received postmarked, later than April 30th, will be returned unopened. Bands do not have to presale tickets as a requirement to perform at the event. (Entry fees are non-refundable and a portion of entry fee proceeds, will be donated to a local charity the day of the event) Black Mountain Productions Inc., is not responsible for any personal or financial sacrifice the participants may have to endure, as part of their performance and participation at the event. *Bands will NOT be paid for their performances*
Submission Address:
Black Mountain Productions
Attn: Stage Submissions
P.O. Box 91941
Henderson, NV 89009
Each selected band that will be performing on the "Indie Music Fest" stages will receive: Major Promotion and Advertising with: Radio, Newspaper, Magazine, Internet with national coverage, E-Blasts, Viral Promotion (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace) Street Teams, Posters, Flyers, Press Release, Newsletters, Websites and much more.
All participating bands will be required to complete and sign any and all Band Waivers and any other Performance agreements, prior to their actual stage performance at the event. (Black Mountain Productions Inc., reserves the right to make any and all changes to the: Artist Rules And Regulations, Performance times, Entertainment, Band line-ups, Event Times, Vendors, The Venue Location, any and all Activities, Awards & Prizes, Advertising and Promotion, etc., at any time without notice)
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Length of Performance
Band performances may be no longer than 25 minutes maximum. (Times may vary)
VIP Showcase Review
A confirmed team of indie music industry VIP's will be at the event, for the purpose of bands to showcase their talents, as they attempt to elevate their careers to the next level. (A VIP listing will be posted on the website and we will keep on file, their actual confirmed RSVP's)
Dedicated Artist Merchandising Area
After each artist has completed their performances, a specific area has been created for each artist to sell, market and promote their own merchandise, as well as network their talents to music industry professionals at the event. All proceeds received, will be 100% retained by those participating bands. Any contacts that are made are also, specifically between the interested party and the band. (Black Mountain does not have any control, authority or interest, with any potential contracts or other potential opportunities, offered, implied or secured at the event, as may be negotiated between the band and the interested parties)
Special Travel Accommodations
Black Mountain has agreed to provide all out-of-town bands, one night hotel/motel room accommodations for their band/group (Up to 5 band members for: May 21, 2011), at the hotel of choice by Black Mountain Productions. Black Mountain agrees to cover the room accommodations only. This does not cover in-room or other food service charged to the room, telephone calls, or any other miscellaneous charges. No other hotel/motel accommodations in the state of Nevada will be paid.
Special Prizes/Awards And Activities
Five selected bands, will be awarded Music Resource Packages (valued at $2,500-$5,000), out of all participating bands, by votes received from fans viewing the band performances, being "live" video streamed all across the country. The resource package will contain (but, will not be limited to): Cash, Gear (Clothes, Equipment, etc.), Endorsements, Rehearsal and/or Recording Time, CD Duplication/Replication, Photo Shoots and much more.
And out of the selected five bands, one band will be given the option for a 24 month Management Contract and will receive major marketing and promotions, throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. And that selected band, will also have the opportunity to play at least one set, with one of the headliners performing at the event.
Stage Information
Standard stage size: 40 feet wide, 20 feet deep and 40 inches high.
Music Accessories And Accompaniment
All artists are required to provide their own music equipment, musicians, any special equipment and accompaniment needs. (The Guitar Center and Gibson Guitars will be providing the basic backline on all stages)
Code Of Conduct
Bands and accompanying personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and appropriate manner at all times whilst on the event premises. Bands and accompanying personnel are expected to cooperate with the event organizers and venue at all times, any verbal or physical abuse will not be tolerated. (Event organizers and venue includes all staff i.e. Lock & Load management, sound and lighting engineers, stage crew, venue staff, bar staff and security staff). Offenders will be ejected from the premises and any damage incurred or injury inflicted met with maximum penalty or dealt with by the law accordingly.
Breaches of the venue security and health & safety regulations will not be tolerated and may lead to disqualification. The event organizers reserve the right to disqualify any band that is observed to be behaving in an uncompetitive or inappropriate manner. This also includes online etiquette and internet interaction with both the website and its patrons.
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IMF Standard Stage Plot Set-Up
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| TYPICAL STANDARD 30' x 15' STAGE |
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Please click on the "PDF" Icon to the right, to download the Band Waiver Agreement, that ALL artists MUST read and sign for their participation and performance at the IMF Event.
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2011 Band Waiver (Stage) |
Please click on the "PDF" Icon to the right, to download the Performance Agreement, that ALL artists MUST read and sign for their participation and performance at the IMF Event.
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2011 Performance Agreement |
In order to view the PDF document above, you must have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, please click on the "Icon" to the right, for a FREE download from Microsoft.
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(Black Mountain Productions Inc., reserves the right to make any and all changes to the: Artist Rules And Regulations, Entertainment, Band line-ups, Workshops and Panels, Event Times, Vendors Applications And Packages, The Venue Location, any and all Activities, Awards & Prizes, Advertising and Promotion, etc., at any time without notice)
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