SUMMARY of AUGUST 2009 Bandit A&R Newsletter

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MANAGEMENT CO have been in operation for six years and have the goal of building long-term careers for their artists and to promote them internationally. They work closely with the xxxx label which releases many of their projects.Submit your work only electronically by email with a myspace or web-site link.

LABEL has continued to be successful with 4 massive club hits in the last year.They release DANCE music, EURO POP and Hi NRG as well as compilations and artist albums. They would like to review tracks in these genres from anywhere in the world for licensing to either labels.

A&R CONSULTANT works in is ACOUSTIC based but extends into PROGRESSIVE ROCK and works with a number of labels and enjoys discovering and developing up and coming artists but you must have good songs, well performed - as always! If Rob feels you have potential he will recommend your act to the companies he knows.

LABEL was set up in 1995 and have several divisions covering labels, booking agency, studio and distribution. Their main focus is on METAL, PUNK, ROCK and GOTH acts but some of their operations deal with a wider mix of genres. Now interested in good, honest, hard working bands with a reality head glued on and a stonking set of songs. Submissions should only be on CD

PUBLISHING CO have contacts across the globe that look for opportunities for artists music in areas such as TV, advertising, film and games. All of these areas can be extremely lucrative and can provide invaluable exposure. If you want to get your music to the masses, they can sell your music on the world's biggest download store, iTunes

PRODUCER engineer and classically trained musician with ten years experience in the business. He has had chart success with Seal, Belle & Sebastian, The Prodigy, The Darkness and All Saints. He works out of his own studio. Phil is interested in doing production deals for talented up and coming solo artists or bands in the ROCK/POP/INDIE areas where the studio costs and producer royalties are arranged out of any deal that might follow.

LABEL says they are only interested in GUITAR BANDS and ELECTRONIC - NOT POP! Distribution is through Plastic Head in the UK. Tim is mainly interested in UK based bands for the label at the moment but would consider overseas bands for a track on one of their regular compilation albums that they put out. Please submit with a CD + info and photo in the post.

EUROPEAN LABEL says they are only interested in GUITAR BANDS and ELECTRONIC - NOT POP! Distribution is through Plastic Head in the UK. Tim is mainly interested in UK based bands for the label at the moment but would consider overseas bands for a track on one of their regular compilation albums that they put out. Please submit with a CD + info and photo in the post.

PRODUCER is an award winning songwriter with a wealth of experience in many areas of the music industry having been an artist for 10 years during which time he had a top 10 hit in Australia. He writes and pitches in POP/ROCK, is a pro tools whiz and is a hungry young producer and independent talent scout. He is looking for UK based SINGER/SONGWRITERS with a clear vision of what they are trying to achieve.

MANAGEMENT provide a wide range of management services and have expanded into opening their own label. George likes pro active acts who are active on the Internet, playing shows, creating a buzz and working hard.

LABEL/PUBLISHER Ross is no stranger to the music industry. As an artist he has performed in venues ranging from the local boozer to the Albert Hall. As a writer, his music has been played and released globally by some of the largest players in the business. This means he has amassed a wealth of knowledge to inject into these ventures. Submit in the shape of MP3s through the web-site, Myspace links or traditional CDs through the post.

EUROPEAN LABEL whose first release was in June 2003 specialize in HOUSE Music for DJs. is looking for HOUSE Music from around the world for release through Beatport and Juno for DJ's.
PUBLISHER/MANAGER is a joint venture with Sony/ATV and have successful acts. Stuart is in the market for an outstanding DANCE area act at the moment for publishing and maybe management.

PUBLISHER has several departments and is interested in taking on more INDIE or ALT ROCK area music for publishing..

PUBLISHER are looking to develop their publishing roster. They cover most genres of music and have a mix of new upcoming writers and established writers who have already tasted chart success

PUBLISHER with current interest to expand the catalogue of his music library as he has had quite a bit of success with placements in for instance a Birds Eye beefburger commercial, spots in CSI and Friends and many spots in Bravo channel’s “World Of” series. Steve is interested in all commercial genres of music but requests that all submissions are on CD please.

WRITER/PRODUCER has written for Gloria Gaynor - Boney M - Marta Sanchez (big south American star) and was awarded a BMI music award regarding Paulina Rubia who went to No1 in the Latin American charts in the USA a few years ago with a song he wrote and many other successes too numerous to mention. Looking for a young and talented female vocalist, preferably based in the south of England, for a commercial JAZZ/BLUES album project in conjunction with a major music publisher.

LABEL says they are small and very selective but are on the lookout for great acts either for records or management. Phil is interested in serious artists with a developing fan-base and great songs in any commercial genre. Please submit on CD or with an email with links to your music.

MANAGER working with a heap of talented people, all non ego crazed, decent folk who know how to make mighty fine music. Is interested in considering an extra ELECTRONIC based live act/producer for management. Please submit with links to your stuff to her myspace initially.

USA MUSIC LIBRARY often have label projects and film company clients world-wide that need new music in all hit styles. The deal is that a commission is taken on the deal in the event of a successful connection being made. Ken is open to submissions world-wide so drop him a sample of your material on CD or MP3.

USA LABEL based in New York, releasing albums by unique artists from a variety of genres, with a focus on ROCK and FOLK, geared toward a 30+ audience, however in 2010, they’re expanding and launching new divisions for JAZZ and WORLD. Steve is open to excellent material from anywhere in the world but particularly in finished (new or re-issue) master recordings from established artists to license for world-wide distribution or for specific territories but must include USA. Please submit with a CD package

USA MANAGER believes in combining a top quality recorded project with strong promotion team, publicist and booking agency to hit the market running. If you are an accomplished recording artist or songwriter from the UK or USA looking for management send EPK/mp3 or CD

USA PUBLISHER specializing in contemporary CHRISTIAN music although it does handle some MOR, EASY LISTENING and POP. contact first to arrange to send your CD demo

USA WEBSITE is looking for unsigned bands, singers, and songwriters with original music in any genre to showcase in their online stores.Unlike other systems, you are paid instantly on every sale via Paypal, and there is no limit to the number of songs you can upload.

USA LABEL deals at the harder end of PUNK, METAL, ROCK Andy is primarily interested in hardcore bands that have had previous national releases and a traceable soundscan history. Please submit with your EPK by email with a preview web-site link

USA PUBLISHER has an open door policy to song submissions for co and sub publishing deals across POP, DANCE, RAP, FUNK, JAZZ, & ROCK, from anywhere in the world. Please submit on CD

USA PUBLISHER says they are interested in Christian and Country material from anywhere in the world and will offer single song deals to writers with top quality commercial tunes. You must complete the submission form on the web-site to start.

USA MANAGEMENT work with up and coming unsigned bands focusing on marketing, promotions, consulting and more. Is looking for a hard working band mainly from the USA but international acts have been taken on in the past, for a development deal that will take them to the next level.