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INTRODUCTION FROM THE SWEET AUBURN SPRINGFEST COMMITTEE

Greetings,

Thank you very much for your interest in performing at “Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival 2010", Sweet Auburn Springfest 2011 and other events. The selection process is based on overall score: performance, content, appearance, stage presence or listening pleasure and of, course - Talent.

Artist who are selected to perform at the Sweet Auburn Festivals, usually perform a minimum of 10 minutes. However, there will be some Artist who may perform longer.  Bands, choirs, dance groups and or specialty acts will be given a specific amount of time.

Our goal is to bring awareness of the Heritage in the Sweet Auburn District during our Fall event and produce the best free largest "Street Concert" of the year over the 3-day weekend of the Springfest held May 6th, 7^th, 8th details are on:  www.sweetauburn.com

When you register for an opportunity to perform at a Sweet Auburn Event, we look at all the acts submitted to us for the particular genre in that Segment. We then select the Best of the Best.   If you are selected to perform, this will be an opportunity for you to promote your talent to thousands live and in-person. Not only that, but over a million will see your name on the entertainment schedule via the Internet and a photo with a link to your Web Site. This is one of the best economical Public Relations vehicles for any Artist(s) selected to perform.

IF YOU REGISTER AS A SOLO ACT, YOU MUST PERFORM AS A SOLO ACT AT THE FESTIVAL. NO ADDITIONS INCLUDING DANCERS, MUSICIANS, HYPE MAN ETC ON THE DAY OF PERFORMANCE.

BEST TIP FOR TODAY: Live Auditions should perform As If You Are At Sweet Auburn Festival!

Map of Auburn Avenue, Layout of Festival and Entertainment Schedule can be verified on www.sweetauburn.com

THE APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE!

Selections will be made from Artist that scores at least 7.5 IN THE YOUTH CATEGORY and 8.0 OR ABOVE FOR EVERYONE ELSE.

THE HIGHEST SCORES WILL HAVE FIRST PREFERENCE BASED ON AVAILABLE SLOTS FOR THEIR PARTICULAR GENRE (example:  Country, Hip Hop, Comedy, R&B, Dance, Rock, Jazz, Poetry, Model, etc.).

SELECTED ARTIST WILL APPEAR ON WEB SITE AUDITION PAGE AFTER EACH SEGMENT.  ONCE SCHEDULING PROCESS BEGINS, YOU WILL BE CALLED WITH A TIME AND THEREAFTER CAN VERIFY PERFORMANCE TIMES ON www.sweetauburn.com (by clicking on Entertainment Schedule)

EXPECT THE BEST!!!
(Quote from Mr. Charles Johnson)
CEO & President of “The Spirit of Sweet Auburn”

THE SWEET AUBURN FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY EVENT!

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PROFANITY PERMITTED

We do encourage every genre including Hip Hop that is positive, uplifting and/or that speaks to the tradition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violence located on the Historical Auburn Avenue.

Sweet Auburn A&E NETWORK

The Spirit of Sweet Auburn has released the Sweet Auburn A&E NETWORK

(Your on-line vehicle to building a real fan base)

http://aandenetwork.ning.com/

Register for Artist Development consultation with out talent agency. Ask about possible promotional performance opportunity in Big Shows and Revues.

MEET & GREET THE ARTIST

Sell your CD’s, T-Shirts, etc. or give away promos, sign autographs etc. during your performance by the stage where you are performing.  Promote before, during and after your performance.  Once you have been selected to perform, you will be offered a Meet & Greet opportunity with a specified time slot around your performance.

Cost is $50 (Artists must provide their own table no larger than 4X4) CD Player or device with headsets for sample listening)

Contact Charlotte Cain at 770-322-7020 with any questions regarding the above.

Get your promotional Items or open your very own store.

www.2ndoffice.com/cwebinc

We will come to your town for auditions if Artist demand is great enough.

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