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INDIE 360 - Song Promotion for Independent Bands & Artists!

Organized and Distributed by 3000 Records

www.indie360.com

 

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ABOUT THE PROJECT: 3000 Records has been organizing compilations since 1996. This project is designed to be an introduction to our complete services available through our largely distributed CD titled “Radio Now!”. This is for independent Bands & Artists from around the world!  All music styles are welcome. For more information about 3000 Records visit www.3000records.com

REGIONS: Get exposure for your music on "Push Play" sent to promotional contacts in the following regions: USA / Canada / Europe / Australia

*An Excellent opportunity to get your music played on college & independent radio stations, along with satellite radio, plus online stations

*The Possibility of having your music reviewed in magazines, zines, and online magazines

*A Chance to get “discovered” by Record Companies looking to sign new Bands & Artists

*A Great way to get noticed by Film & T.V Production Companies with a possibility of having your song used for film or TV

*Online exposure through Top Search Engines, Email, Newsgroups, Messageboards, plus Your Link on our web sites

*An opportunity to make new connections with the other participating Bands & Artists

*Access to our list of independent radio stations, satellite radio stations, online stations, magazines, zines, online magazines, record companies, film & T.V. production companies

* You only need to include 1 song to participate. If you have an entire CD already recorded, you can use this project to promote your full length CD, or your soon to be released CD!!

*It's a smart way to get your music heard & get results!

INCLUDED (Complete Services):

>First we add your song on 200 copies of a Co-Op CD (including B&W printing on the CD, paper sleeve with window and flap, with sticker, and seal) to be used for promotion with other great Bands & Artists. We also include your information on a Band & Artist Description Sheet (which also contains contact info. for the radio stations and magazines).

>Your song gets sent on the Co-Op CD to 75 College & Independent Radio Stations, along with satellite and online radio, Magazines, Record Companies, and Film & T.V. Production Companies (each Music Industry Contact will receive 1 free copy of the CD, and Band & Artist Description Sheet)

>You get 5 copies of the CD. You may also make additional copies to use for promotion by giving the CDs away at your gigs, local record stores, or any other location you decide! You also get a copy of the Band & Artist Description Sheet

>We create a web page to promote the Co-Op CD in search engines, email, newsgroups, and messageboards. AND we will add your permanent web link on the INDIE 360 web site, and the 3000 Records web site (for anyone looking for more information about your music)

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: Once you are registered, your space on a Co-Op CD is GUARANTEED. We offer a 100% money back guarantee any time before the Co-Op (your song will be included on) goes into production. There is absolutely NO RISK to register.

COST: There is a minimal cost per Band / Artist to participate on a Co-Op CD! Register for 1 region, or both regions for maximum exposure.

The Cost Per Region Is:
Registration Fee - $28 (Only $8 with discount!)
Participation Fee - $50

The Total Cost for participation in this INDIE 360 Co-Op CD Project = $78 ($58 with discount!) plus $4 shipping & handling.
There are No Hidden Costs whatsoever.

$20 DISCOUNT: Bands & Artists that have listed with CD Register will receive a $20 discount off of their Registration Fee. This discount will be deducted from the Registration Fee payment.

Note: It is completely up to you how your song is recorded. Check out www.studiofinder.com

INSTRUCTIONS: This is much easier than it looks! Follow the brief instructions below.

REGISTRATION: Register Today  To Reserve Your Space!
- Complete The Registration Form  at www.discountintropacket.indie360.com 
- Submit Your Registration Fee Payment ($24) - Only $8 with discount!

Once your registration is complete, your spot on the Co-Op CD will be secured. 

-You will have 30 days to complete the Participation Form, make your final payment ($50 plus shipping & handling), and send your song on CD or CD-R.    

To Register Visit www.discountintropacket.indie360.com 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Question: I still don’t get it, explain this to me again?
Answer: Indie 360 is a project by an independent record company called 3000 Records. We help independent Bands & Artists get exposure by including 1 song on a Co-Op CD (compilation). The CDs are distributed free to people in the Music Industry, and the general public. Being on our Co-Op CD allows you to get your music heard by 1000’s of listeners, including people who can make a difference in your music career.

Question: OK, where exactly will these CDs be distributed?
Answer: The CDs are distributed world wide, but mostly in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.. We send the CDs to Radio Stations, Magazines, Record Companies, Film & T.V Production Companies, plus participating Bands & Artists. To see examples visit www.examples.indie360.com

Question: What about Copyrights?
Answer: Participants will keep all rights to their own music. Our Terms of Agreement are non-exclusive. That is the best kind of agreement out there!!! Though recommended, it is not a requirement to Copyright your music to participate in this Co-Op CD project. 

Question: What happens after I register to reserve my space?
Answer: Once you register, your space on a Co-Op CD will be reserved. You will have until the final deadline to send in your music on CD or CD-R, along with your final payment.

Question: What if spaces become full, or not enough Bands & Artists register by the deadline?
Answer: These CDs are organized by volume number such as PUSH PLAY (Vol. 1,2,3,4..etc). If spaces on a CD become full, the Band or Artist will get an immediate space reserved on the next CD (the next volume number). If not enough Bands & Artists register, there will be a deadline extension to allow more Bands & Artists to sign up..

Question: How much time do I get on the CD?
Answer: Songs must be 4 minutes and 20 seconds or less. Due to limited space, there will be a minimal cost for songs that go over the time allowed.

Question: Who else is going to be on the CD, and what are the music styles?
Answer: Most music styles are accepted. We feature a wide variety of music genres on each CD!  

Question: Do I need to send in my CD, or demo before I can participate?
Answer: No. We find that those who choose to participate are serious and enthusiastic Bands & Artists. Most are very talented, some just plain gifted. We will reserve the right to refuse any music we do not find appropriate for this project.

Question: Which song should I include on the Co-Op CD?
Answer: It is up to each participating Band & Artist which song they would like to include.
You should probably use the song that best represents your music. Consider using a song that you would use on a "single".

Question: Can my song have swearing in it?
Answer: Yes, as long as the swearing is "bleeped" out or edited. DJs will not play your song if your song has audible swearing. If you cannot fix this, use a different song.

Question: What does the Registration Fee, and Participation fee cover?
Answer: We have many expenses in funding this project, and even the little things really add up fast. Expenses are kept very low so there are no unnecessary charges to you. The list of expenses is as follows... 

*Top quality CD manufacturing *Type-setting/Layout *CD mastering (engineer + studio-time) *Vinyl sleeves *CD inserts *Shipping materials (boxes, bubble wrap envelopes, tape, printing labels, etc..) *Shipping (US & International) *Our PO Box rental *Office supplies (computers, telephones, etc…) *Web site development *Web hosting *Auto-responder subscription *Our toll free number *Long distance phone bill (US & International) *Advertising budget (magazine ads, internet ads, flyers, etc…) *Gas money *AND of course our hard working staff working on the organization, distribution of the CDs and other promotional materials *Plus other misc. expenses

To Register Visit www.discountintropacket.indie360.com 

We offer 100% support anytime you have questions. Feel free to get in touch through the contact information below.

INDIE 360
USA / CANADA Call Toll Free: 1-888-INDIE-360 (1-888-463-4336)
All other Countries Call: 1-586-480-3000
E-mail: support@indie360.com
WWW: http://www.indie360.com

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