NASHVILLE- Coming to Nashville in conjunction with the 2012 Summer NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) is a live arrangement competition called the Strange Arrange which is the first of its kind in the nation. Created by the same pioneer that brought the Music City the sensational Soundtrack Beat Battle, this competition is guaranteed to change the face of musicianship. Each band will perform a live remix of today's hottest radio hits in front of a live audience and judges panel.
The online auditions are open for video submissions from March 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012. The bands can only consist of 4-7 members and all members must be at least 18 years old. Any contestant under the age of 18 can register with the written consent of a parent or guardian. Every finalist will be scored on Creativity, Difficulty, Transitions, Showmanship, Dynamics, plus more.
The winner’s of this competition receive a one of kind prize package which includes: The Title, Trophy, $10,000 Cash, Magazine Feature and a Recording Session and Video Shoot with R&B Singer, Musiq Soulchild. Also, the chance to play in front of major Music Directors provides the opportunity to play for more celebrity stars.
The judges for this event will be Professional Bass Players & Music Directors: Adam Blackstone and Ethan Farmer, Professional Drummer & Music Director: Nisan Stewart and Grammy Nominated Recording Artist, Musiq Soulchild.
Since the Strange Arrange will be held in conjunction with NAMM's "Public Day", July 14, 2012, anyone from the public can attend the Strange Arrange competition and have access into the NAMM Show events.
The Strange Arrange prides itself in finding the most incredibly skillful musicians in Hip Hop, Gospel, Jazz and Soul to create chords, drum patterns, bass licks and guitar riffs that will leave an audience speechless and set a standard for aspiring musicians all over the nation.
The Strange Arrange is guaranteed to be the most soul stirring, hair raising and entertaining “battle of the bands” in history. Musicians, grab your instruments and your band members, send in your video and prepare to make history.
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The Strange Arrange is Nashville’s first live arrangement competition where bands from all over the U.S. perform a live remix of today's hottest Hip Hop and R&B songs.
For all official audition and event information, please visit the official website
www.strangearrange.com or contact info@strangearrange.com and follow @1strangearrange on Twitter. To find out more information about the NAMM Show, go to:
www.namm.org Contact: Leighandriah D. Oden
Phone: 615.995.1537
E‐mail: missdriahdeepr@gmail.com
Posted By: Leighandriah Oden
Wednesday, March 14th 2012 at 2:51PM
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