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http://www.sonicbids.com/SongsForABetterPlanetVolumeIIOur 7 th Compilation CD!      
 

Volume I and II got Worldwide Airplay!

 

'Songs for A Better Planet - Volume III'

 

Selected Artists get -

Distribution, Publicity,  Promotion, Recognition, Exposure

 

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- EIGHT selected artists will  be featured on the album and given full liner credits including contact information.

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- 'Songs for a Better Planet, Volume III'  will be distributed for airplay to over 200 radio stations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, including Internet stations; and review copies sent to major publications for review.

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- EIGHT Winning artists will be supplied with ten cds.

 

  Submit  Questions

Album Title

Protest Songs for A Better World Volume II

Submission Dates and Deadlines

May 15 - 07

$15.00

June 30 - 07

$20.00

Aug 15 - 07

$25.00

Aug 30 07  Deadline

Funds Donated to A Better World

All funds generated from CD sales will be donated to 'A Better World', a registered not-for-profit organization in the province of Ontario, Canada. This is the FIRST project that we have raised funds for our own projects.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for songs on any topic related to the planet, such as but not limited to environment, global warming, nature, sunshine, happiness, inner peace, animals - and we will consider anything related and reasonable. Instrumental songs will be considered.

Submissions

Exclusively through Sonicbids

Genres Accepted

All, Any, No Restrictions - We welcome and encourage all styles of music in all languages.

Geographical

Submissions accepted from anywhere on Planet Earth, or elsewhere no restrictions

Eight Selected Artists Get

Songs for A Better Planet, Volume III

-  Distribution, Publicity and Promotion

 - 10 CDs to each winning Artist

- 200 CDs will be distributed to * Radio Station Program / Music Directors * DJs * Senior Music Journalists and Reviewers of Major Publications and Websites

-   International Sales Distribution and Global CD database through CD Baby

- Although there are no guarantees, it is reasonable to expect the CD to get airplay around the world and reviewed in music publications and Ezines.

Producer

Brian Gladstone, who has been well covered since 2001 in radio airplay and publications throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. This is his first compilation CD. Visit www.backtothedirt.com to learn more about the producer's track record as an artist.

Fine Print:

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All artists will be notified by email on or before March 1, 2007 of their status.

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We will post the names of the ten winners on this web page.

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Artists are responsible to have their songs registered with an organization to collect and pay royalties for tracked airplay. (example, artists in Canada should register their songs at SOCAN)

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A Better World will not be involved in any capacity regarding royalty payments.  (Royalties are payable directly to the author )

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All and total proceeds from the sale of CD's will be paid to Doctors Without Borders.

Questions Submit

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read all the questions and answers below. If you still can’t find the answer, then write to us   with the heading of ‘NEED MORE INFO’

 

Q - HOW CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE?

A - Details are on our website www.ABetterWorld.ca

 

Q – THE SONG I WANT TO SUBMIT IS NOT IN MY EPK. HOW CAN I SUBMIT IT?

A – You CAN send a song which is NOT in your EPK.  After hitting the ‘SUBMIT’ button, simple instructions are supplied to upload a new tune directly to us.

 

Q – I AM NOT A MEMBER OF SONICBIDS. HOW CAN I APPLY?

A – Submissions are accepted online ONLY though Sonicbids.  You can apply for a 30 day free trial for Sonicbids, to evaluate the benefits, and then decide to submit. For a 30 Free Trial, go to Sonicbids. Note membership must be valid till submission date is closed. (Date listed on website) (As a startup non profit-organization we don’t maintain resources to receive packages, catalogue, track, acknowledge, maintain status of, forward to judges, follow-up, and more – all of these services are supplied by Sonicbids)

 

Q – WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS?

A – Submissions ARE NOT accepted via mail.  Submissions are accepted online only though Sonicbids.  

 

Q – CAN I SEND AN MP3? OR OTHER FORMAT? WHAT FORMAT IS REQUIRED FOR AN EPK? HOIW CAN I MAKE AN MP3?

A – Don’t Know. Address technical questions directly to Sonicbids at [email protected]  , or visit their website at www.sonicbids.com for more info.

 

Q - CAN YOU LISTEN TO A TUNE ON MY WEBSITE? OR LISTEN TO THE TUNE ATTACHED TO AN EMAIL?  AND LET ME KNOW IF I SHOULD SUBMIT IT? or LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

A – We can only listen to submitted music. (it’s not appropriate for us to offer coaching or feedback prior to a submission)

 

Q – IS IT OK IF THE TUNE IS NOT RECORDED YET?

A – Then how can you submit it?

 

Q – CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE WRITTEN BY SOMEONE ELSE?

A – Anyone can submit a tune. However, only the author can offer written permission to use the tune.

 

Q – I HAVE A DEMO OF THE TUNE, WHICH IS VERY ROUGH, NOT MASTERED, OR NOT THE FINAL MIX. CAN I SEND YOU THE FINAL VERSION LATER?

A – Please send in the best product available, as each tune will only be evaluated once.

 

Q – ‘I'M LISTED ON THE TOP 30 CHARTS’ or ‘MY BAND WON A JUNO’ - HOW CAN I SUBMIT WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION FEE?

A – No can do.

 

Q – HOW CAN I SEND A MESSAGE TO THE JUDGES TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING ABOUT MY SONG?

A – The song is the message, and will be the sole means of evaluation.

 

Thanks again by your great interest in our quest to make the world a better place through artistic expression.  www.abetterworld.ca

 

 

 

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