Join The ONLY Nationwide Independent Heavy Music Showcase In The United States!

Attention NYC/NJ AREA BANDS (not in this area? Click HERE to see when Project Independent is coming to YOUR town)!

Whether you're in search of a Label, Manager, Booking Agent, Promoter or Producer; or if you are just starting out; or keeping it DIY and seeking further industry insight and development. THE 2012 PROJECT INDEPENDENT - INDUSTRY WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE TOUR is for YOU!!

This years tour features LIVE HD WEBCASTING with the ability to reach 10,000 viewers per event, and will now include final round critiquing by a panel of Industry Professionals.

Participating bands will attend a 60-90 minute industry workshop which will be held prior to doors. Once the workshop is complete doors will open to the public and each participating band will perform a 30 minute set in the presence of their fans and Project Independent A&R.

Bands will be critiqued in the following categories:

- MUSICIANSHIP
- SHOWMANSHIP
- WORKMANSHIP

In addition, each band will receive a FREE DVD copy of their ENTIRE performance, shot and edited live on 4 Canon HD cameras.

We got TWO HUGE EVENTS coming to the New York/New Jersey area!!!!!

- Thursday October 4: DINGBATZ in Clifton, NJ (Hosted By Jose Mangin - Sirius Radio/Liquid Metal)


Time slots (* to be filled by your band?):

4:00 - 5:30: CHECK IN - LOAD IN
5:30 - 7:00: WORKSHOP
7:00: DOORS
7:15 - 7:45: *
8:00 - 8:30: *
8:45 - 9:15: *
9:30 - 10:00: *
10:15 - 10:45: *
11:00 - 11:30: 10th Hour (2012 Project Independent Featured Artist)
11:45 - 12:15: *

- Friday October 5: TAMMANY HALL in New York, NY (Presented By Horns Up Rocks)


Time slots (* to be filled):

4:00 - 5:30: CHECK IN - LOAD IN
5:30 - 7:00: WORKSHOP
7:00: DOORS
7:15 - 7:45: *
8:00 - 8:30: *
8:45 - 9:15: *
9:30 - 10:00: *
10:15 - 10:45: *
11:00 - 11:30: 10th Hour (2012 Project Independent Featured Artist)
11:45 - 12:15: PUI - Drum Circle
12:30 - 1:00: *

Both events are 21+ and only $10.00

DETAILS (read carefully):

Bands participating at DINGBATZ:

- Each band will receive 100 tickets, each ticket is $10.00.
- Each band will be required to sell 40 ($400.00 worth).
- The remaining tickets and the revenue generated by those tickets belongs to the band. In addition, all participating bands will receive an equal split of ALL non-presale box office revenues.
- Bands may request additional tickets at no charge.

Bands participating at TAMMANY HALL:

- Each band will receive 100 tickets, each ticket is $15.00.
- Each band will be required to sell 50 tickets at $10.00 per ($500.00 worth).
- The remaining tickets and the revenue generated by those tickets belongs to the band. In addition, all participating bands will receive an equal split of ALL non-presale box office revenues.
- Bands may request additional tickets at no charge.

IMPORTANT:

- A $200.00 deposit is required prior to receiving tickets and the balance is due at the event.
- Slots are awarded on a first come, first served basis and determined by when we RECEIVE your deposit.
- Deposits can be made via Paypal or via cashiers check or money order made payable and sent to:

Project Independent
PO Box 541
Torrance, CA. 90508

The top bands from across the country will become eligible to receive offers from a variety of entertainment services groups including Sony/RED, THC Music and Dark Harvest Records, to name a few.

The winning band will be announced on January 1, 2013 and receive the following:

- Sony/RED Distribution for 1 Full Length Project Independent Release
- All Expense Paid 60 Day U.S. Tour w/$5,000.00 Tour Support
- $50,000.00 in New Equipment from Peavey, Schecter, Sonor, Paiste, Regal Tip, GHS, and more
- $1,500.00 in Custom Band Merchandise from MerchLive.com

To reserve your slot please contact:

Jeff Totten
Project Independent
(310) 528-4320
jeff@projectindependent.net