AZXunderground.com is Arizona's local
Christian music scene portal. Connect with bands and artists;
shows, concerts, events and coffeehouses; streaming radio and podcasts; join
our Mailing List; chat in our music forums; find a church
home or a cool weekly meeting; discover local clothing, books and music
stores; listen to music online and download MP3 samples;
and link to Christian pop culture web sites. We feature most popular genres,
like alternative, rock, hip-hop, R&B, rap, acoustic, unplugged and
praise and worship. We also cater to the industry by linking artists and
musicians to various resources.
Your
Total Connection to the Arizona Christian Music Scene
SUBMISSIONS DETAILS FOR RAGE / CRASH / AZXradio.com
If you are an Arizona-based christian musician, this is THE
EVENT OF THE YEAR to be involved in! AZXunderground.com has
teamed up with MakeShift Records to offer the following
opportunities:
25 Stage Slots at the Rage Music Fest Including One
Slot on the Main Stage.
Play at the same event as Kutless, Disciple, Red, Stellar Kart, Family Force 5,
Project 86, and many, many more! This 3-day event is at Castles &
Coasters in Phoenix on January 18-20. This year, there will be
special segments for
bands and hip-hop/R&B artists, and we're
adding "late night" acoustic shows! PLUS, THE BAND
WHO HAS THE MOST PRE-SALE TIX GETS TO PLAY ON MAIN STAGE!Note: 5 of the slots will be awarded to the artists who
have the most fan activity in our Forums.
15 Slots on the Crash Compilation CD.
This popular annual release is a showcase of the area's best
local christian artists and is distributed throughout the state
and "shopped" to major labels! The CD will be released
(and selected artists revealed) at the Rage Fest.
45 Airtime Slots on AZXradio.com.
Be part of the AZXradio.com station line-up when it kicks off!
This streaming station will showcase Arizona artists to a local
listening audience and to those in the industry searching for
talent!
HOW TO SUBMIT
All submitting artists will receive a
written review of their song by an industry professional, and
will be entitled to a copy of the Crash CD. Deadline is
November 16, but
Bonus Points are awarded based on date of submission,
so don't delay! Just follow these simple instructions:
(1)
Mail two copies of your CD along with a check for the
$25 submission processing and review donation to:
AZXunderground.com
10953 N. FLW Blvd. Ste. 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(2)
Cut and paste the following gold text into an e-mail to us at
(be sure to include the "PERMISSION" portion):
Artist Name:
_____________________________
MySpace Address:
________________________
Genre:
__________________________________
Best Song:
_______________________________
Your Name:
_____________________________
Age:
___________________________________
Phone Number:
__________________________
E-Mail Address:
__________________________
PERMISSION
I I hereby give permission for
AZX and its affiliates to use my submission and name/likeness on the Crash compilation CD, on
the AZXradio.com site and stream, and for related promotional purposes. I do so as owner, or as authorized agent
of the owner(s), of the sound recording and song composition copyrights of the
submitted music and the artist tradename, photos, etc. I have read the
more detailed legal and submissions info/FAQ contained on, or linked from, the bottom of the AZX
Submissions page. If I am under 18 and selected, I will provide contact
information for my parent or guardian so that they can provide this
permission on my behalf.
YOUR SUBMISSION IS NOW
COMPLETE!
_______________________________________
WHAT
HAPPENS NEXT AND OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
SUBMISSIONS
Q: Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of selection?
A:
While talent is the primary factor, you can increase your chances of being selected by
submitting early and by promoting the local Christian music scene as
follows:
1.
Add a prominent link to the AZXunderground.com site to your MySpace
and/or web site.
Feel free to use our logo. 2.
Send an e-mail or message to your fan list letting them know about the site. 3.
Make at least one stage announcement about the site at every gig you
play. 4.
Mention the site on your flyers, show schedules, etc. Feel free to use
our logo. 5.
Be willing to hand out any flyers or cards we provide to you at your
live gigs.
6. Have
your fans post positive notes about you in our Forums.
Remember, by joining forces, all of the local music scene benefits,
regardless of who may be selected for these slots!
Q: How will I know if
I am selected?
A: We will contact you. Please understand
that due to the high volume of submissions, we can not respond to
requests for information about submission status, and submissions can
not be returned. By submitting, you are giving us all necessary
permissions to use your music for exposure purposes and without
compensation to you of any type.
Q: If my song is selected
for radio airplay, is there anything else I should do?
A:
(1) We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you send us an 8-12 second recorded
“artist self-introduction” similar to this format: “This is (your name(s))
from (your band) and we’re from (hometown). Up next is our song (song
name) from our latest (upcoming) album (album name). Thanks for
supporting local music (Thanks for listening to AZXradio.com).” (A lo-fi
MP3, WMA or WAV recording is fine for this.)
(2) Take a look at the other ways you can promote your band and music on
our web site or even on-air. Learn more
here.
Q: If my song is not immediately selected, do I have any other options?
A: Whether or not your song is immediately chosen, there are
other ways you can promote your band and music on our web site or even
on-air. Learn more
here.
Q: Do you accept covers?
A:
No. We’d rather see your original work (and so would your
fans).
Q: If my song is not selected,
will I receive a refund of the processing and review donation?
A: With
45 total slots to be awarded, the chances are pretty good that you will
be selected. However, not all songs will be selected. As you might
imagine, a lot of time and expense goes into this endeavor, and it is a
non-profit one. Your donation helps to defray the overall costs of the
project and will not be refunded. However, it should be tax deductible
as a business expense. We do appreciate your support, as it helps the
local music scene as a whole, which benefits us all!
SUBMISSION POLICIES
It is obviously in the best interest of all local musicians that we
provide our audience with a quality listening experience consistent with
their tastes and expectations. To that end, all submissions are subject
to review. Please understand that due to the high volume of submissions,
we can not respond to requests for information about submission status
and submissions can not be returned. Incomplete submissions can not be
considered. Your submission constitutes your
representation that you have the right to, and that you do, give
permission for us to broadcast and otherwise use your music similar to
the other artists that are found on our radio station or web site or
other specified purposes. Your "submission" includes all songs on any CD
collection provided to us. We only have use rights and do NOT claim any
ownership rights in any submission. We
reserve the right to modify all playlist and rotation details, and edit
your submission, so as to
maximize the number of radio listeners. We are not responsible for
airtime gaps due to technical or other factors beyond our reasonable
control. Click
here for other important details.
