REVERBNATION PARTNERS WITH THE HANGOUT MUSIC FEST TO GIVE RISING ARTISTS A BIG BREAK WITH THE “2012 HANG LOOSE BAND COMPETITION”
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One Lucky Artist to Win Dream Slot Performing Alongside Spring Festival’s All-Star Line-Up
Durham, NC (January 23, 2012) – ReverbNation — the leading provider of marketing, promotion, and social media tools for over 1.9 million artists and music industry professionals — is proud to announce the “2012 Hang Loose Band Competition,” in conjunction with America’s premier beachfront music festival, The Hangout Music Fest. The “2012 Hang Loose Band Competition” will give up-and-coming acts the chance to do what many have only dreamed of: looking out over a sea of thousands of fans while rocking out on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. One lucky winner will perform a highly coveted performance slot as part of The Hangout Music Fest’s all-star line-up during the weekend of May 18-20.
Free submissions for artists hoping to perform at The Hangout Music Fest 2012 will begin on January 23 here. Ten ReverbNation artists will be selected by the Hangout Music Fest to have their song streamed on the Hangout website beginning March 1, 2012. Fans will then vote for the band they want to see at the festival. The winner, to be announced March 12, will perform at one of the country’s most spectacular music festivals, with the added bonus of three-day festival passes to enjoy the whole experience.
“Giving fans the best music experience of the year means turning them on to new groups they may not have heard of yet,” states Hangout Music Fest co-founder, Shaul Zislin. “ReverbNation is the perfect platform to discover the next big thing, and we’re happy to offer our stage to whoever has what it takes. May the best band win!”
“We are very excited to work with Hangout in providing our artists with such a great opportunity,” said Howard Han of ReverbNation’s Live group. “Hangout deserves a lot of credit for putting Gulf Shores back on the map as a premier tourist destination after the tragic oil spill of 2010, and their goodwill now extends to the young, talented bands who work hard enough to deserve this kind of big break. We can’t wait to hear the results!”
In past years, The Hangout Music Fest has hosted headliners including Paul Simon, Foo Fighters, Cee Lo Green, Trey Anastasio, John Legend, The Roots, The Flaming Lips, The Black Keys, and more. Stay tuned to www.hangoutmusicfest.com for news on this year’s line-up.
About ReverbNation:
ReverbNation provides over 1.9 million artists, managers, labels, venues, festivals/events and other music industry professionals with powerful, easy-to-use technology to promote and prosper online. Their wide array of distribution and promotional solutions provide the hands-on tools and actionable insights that allow them to reach their goals in an increasingly complex music industry. The company operates worldwide with customers on every continent. Over 30 million visitors come to reverbnation.com every month.
For more details, visit www.reverbnation.com.
About The Hangout Music Fest:
The Hangout Music Fest is a highly successful, annual three-day event located in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama. The first major music festival held on the beach in this city, it features an eclectic line-up of artists and stages located on white sandy beaches with ocean views. The inaugural Hangout Music Fest was launched on May 14-16, 2010, and was attended by 15,000 fans per day, while the following year’s festival quickly sold out to a crowd of 35,000 concertgoers per day and generated approximately $30 million for the Gulf Shores area economy. In addition to the festival’s numerous stages, fans are treated to a plethora of amenities including an air-conditioned dance tent; Hammock Beach, where fans will find shade, hammocks, art installations and the Sky-bar tower, a structure offering 360-degree views of the festival; family-oriented games and activities; amusement rides; VIP viewing areas, including an in-ground pool with views of the main stage; and much more.
Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for ticketing, updates and news.
“2012 Hang Loose Band Competition” submission link: http://www.reverbnation.com/c/submission/create_cpo_submission?campaign_id=646
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For more information, please contact:
Shelly Weitz, ReverbNation, 919-433-7900, press@reverbnation.com
Erik Stein, Scoop Marketing for Hangout, 818-761-6100, estein@solters.com