EWOB FESTIVAL BAND APPLICATION

Applications to showcase at the European World of Bluegrass Festival 2012 are open NOW until December 10. 

Please click this link to read the SELECTION CRITERIA to learn how bands are selected to showcase at EWOB.

Please make sure to read all instructions carefully. Do not send mp3s or links to online music. We require four (4) physical CDs for the Program Committee, as you can see below.

HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR BAND'S EWOB FESTIVAL SHOWCASE:

Your application - including all required materials sent by mail/post - must be postmarked by the December 10 deadline.

European World of Bluegrass (Application)
c/o SCR Productions
PO Box 628
2130 AP Hoofddorp
The Netherlands

MATERIALS REQUIRED BY MAIL/POST:

1) Print 1 (one) application form from the PDF to send by mail/ post to the European World of Bluegrass Festival at the address above. Download the printable PDF band application form here.

2) Include 4 (four) CDs or CDRs for the Program Committee.

a) In past years, 1 CD was enough; but with over 100 bands applying every year, it is no longer possible for us to copy your music for the Program Committee members.

b) All bands must send 4 CDs, even if you have played at EWOB many times. After band selection is complete, we will provide free radio distribution for you: your CDs will be used to promote your band and the EWOB Festival on European radio.

c) Emailed mp3s, websites, MySpace pages, YouTube videos, etc. cannot be accepted as EWOB Festival application demos. Please send 4 CDs (or CDRs) by mail/post.

3) Your BAND BIO/ info. 1/4 to 1/2 page is enough. Please do not send a full press kit. Please include a list of all band members, plus their instruments and vocal info.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

EWOB is both a festival and a professional music convention. Bands play an unpaid showcase attended by many promoters, agents, radio deejays, and music press, as well as a very enthusiastic audience.

European bands compete at EWOB for the European Bluegrass Band Awards! EWOB will help finance a trip to IBMA's World of Bluegrass convention in Nashville the following year for the winning band. Best of all, the winning bands are selected by the musicians playing at the EWOB Festival!

No band application fee (money) is required to apply for a European World of Bluegrass Festival showcase.

EWOB CDs: It is understood that when your band applies for a showcase at the EWOB Festival, you agree to allow Strictly Country Records to choose tracks from your performances for EWOB CDs and musical productions to help promote the EWOB Festival and your music.

BAND SELECTION AND CONFIRMATION: After the Program Committee completes its selection, your 4 CDs will be sent to radio hosts who play bluegrass and promote the EWOB Festival. EWOB helps get your music on the radio!

Bands selected to perform at the next European World of Bluegrass Festival will be notified in January. If your band is selected for an EWOB showcase, we will need your confirmation very quickly.

You can also find more info in our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) pages:
Musician & Band FAQ
European Bluegrass Band Awards FAQ

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