Unsigned awards open for submissions soon
News: 22nd September 2010 by Louise Dodgson under Live
The I AM Awards – New Self-Releasing and Unsigned Music Awards takes the stage, with submissions opening on 7th October 2010 to all unsigned and self-released artists everywhere. The awards will be held at the end of March 2011 and aims to give musicians the foundation they need to be successful and remain unsigned.
The I AM Awards will give musicians the foundation and training they need to create and enhance their ‘x-factor’ throughout the awards. Through public voting, artists that reach the panel of choice stage, will be presented by a 4 person panel, made up of notables from all areas of the music industry. Winners and runners up, will continue to be supported by the I AM Foundation and Musicfinity by creating a solid fan base, facilitating and promoting their gigs and live events with us, our partners and via the internet. Recent TV hit ‘Must be the Music’ all unsigned artist’s generated £50,000 on downloads within 6 weeks with all profits going the artists, the programme have already been put forward for the ‘Best Contributor to Unsigned Music Award’.
Founder and Managing Director of the I AM Awards, Leanne Page commented "Making a difference and giving artist's an access to power within the industry is one of my passions and the I AM Awards will do just that. Through the I AM Awards there will be a shift in the definition of success amongst musicians and music lovers across the UK and beyond. You can be unsigned and successful - and ultimately, you retain the creative control and drive your own career. It’s about opportunities and empowerment.”
UK Hip Hop Artist, Smiler, commented; "As independent artists, without the backing of a major label, there are a lot of things that we need to do ourselves to promote our art and build up a fan base. The internet has opened doors for the independent artist and has revolutionised how the music industry works -in terms of promotion and distribution. It has made the concept of being unsigned and successful a reality and an Award ceremony such as the I AM Awards, will further promote the cause and elevate our status within the industry."
Submissions for the I AM Awards, the inaugural self-releasing and unsigned music awards, launching in London, opens on 7th October 2010. Enter via the link below.
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http://www.iamawards.com/Enter.aspx
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i am awards, unsigned bands, unsigned artists, emerging bands, emerging talent
