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Blast your music into the stratosphere...
or be first to find new sounds with WAM LaunchPad!


Make wam.asn.au/launchpad your destination for West Australia's newest music

RAINY DAY WOMEN
Pop
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
SLEIGH BED EP Launch, supported by The Ghost Hotel, TV Snow, and Sam Carmody & The Warning Birds

FRIGHTENERS
Rock
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
SELF TITLED EP Launch

RUNNER
Rock
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
OUTLINES & COLOURS Single Launch, supported by Cow Parade Cow, DJ Turbs, and M.F. Groom

YOGURT OF BURNING
Rock
Saturday 04/02/2012 8:00pm
Civic Hotel, Inglewood | Metro
Demo Launch, supported by The Origin Of, The PCM, The Phonetics, and The Southwicks

Pop
Friday 10/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
DANCE WITH ME Single Launch, supported by Rachel & Henry Climb A Hill, Patient Little Sister, and James Teague

VARIOUS ARTISTS 
Various
Sunday 12/02/2012 6:00pm
The Bakery, Northbridge | Metro
FAT SHAN MIXTAPE Album Launch, supported by Sam Perry, Sugarpuss, The Silent World, The Flower Drums, Our Man In Berlin, Sean O'Neill, and Rezide

Rock
Friday 17/02/2012 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM EP Launch, supported by Further Earth, Copious, and This Other Eden

THE LONG STRIDES
Rock
Saturday 18/02/2012 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
LION PRIDE Album Launch

Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 24/02/2012 8:00PM
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro
SELF TITLED Album Launch, supported by 10 Past 6, Kill Teen Angst, The Corner, and Here Come The Calvary

STONEY JOE
Country
Saturday 03/03/2012 6:00pm
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle | Metro
BROWN BREAD AND RICE Album Launch, supported by Todd Pickett, and Lynda Smith & The Borrowed Few
Rock
Saturday 03/03/2012 8:00pm
Norfolk Basement, Fremantle | Metro
SELF TITLED Single Launch, supported by Sonpsilo Circus, Blackmilk, and The Painted Bird

Rock
Saturday 24/03/2012 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
PYR EP Launch, supported by The Shallows, The Osiris Corporation, and The Ron Pollard Quintet

 
  
Blast your music into the stratosphere...
or be first to find new sounds with WAM LaunchPad!


Make wam.asn.au/launchpad your destination for West Australia's newest music

RAINY DAY WOMEN
Pop
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
Amplifier Bar, Perth | Metro
SLEIGH BED EP Launch, supported by The Ghost Hotel, TV Snow, and Sam Carmody & The Warning Birds

FRIGHTENERS
Rock
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
SELF TITLED EP Launch

RUNNER
Rock
Friday 03/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
OUTLINES & COLOURS Single Launch, supported by Cow Parade Cow, DJ Turbs, and M.F. Groom

YOGURT OF BURNING
Rock
Saturday 04/02/2012 8:00pm
Civic Hotel, Inglewood | Metro
Demo Launch, supported by The Origin Of, The PCM, The Phonetics, and The Southwicks

Pop
Friday 10/02/2012 8:00pm
The Bird, Northbridge | Metro
DANCE WITH ME Single Launch, supported by Rachel & Henry Climb A Hill, Patient Little Sister, and James Teague

VARIOUS ARTISTS 
Various
Sunday 12/02/2012 6:00pm
The Bakery, Northbridge | Metro
FAT SHAN MIXTAPE Album Launch, supported by Sam Perry, Sugarpuss, The Silent World, The Flower Drums, Our Man In Berlin, Sean O'Neill, and Rezide

Rock
Friday 17/02/2012 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM EP Launch, supported by Further Earth, Copious, and This Other Eden

THE LONG STRIDES
Rock
Saturday 18/02/2012 8:00pm
Mojo's Bar, North Fremantle | Metro
LION PRIDE Album Launch

Heavy Rock / Metal
Friday 24/02/2012 8:00PM
Rocket Room, Northbridge | Metro
SELF TITLED Album Launch, supported by 10 Past 6, Kill Teen Angst, The Corner, and Here Come The Calvary

STONEY JOE
Country
Saturday 03/03/2012 6:00pm
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle | Metro
BROWN BREAD AND RICE Album Launch, supported by Todd Pickett, and Lynda Smith & The Borrowed Few
Rock
Saturday 03/03/2012 8:00pm
Norfolk Basement, Fremantle | Metro
SELF TITLED Single Launch, supported by Sonpsilo Circus, Blackmilk, and The Painted Bird

Rock
Saturday 24/03/2012 8:00pm
Rosemount Hotel, North Perth | Metro
PYR EP Launch, supported by The Shallows, The Osiris Corporation, and The Ron Pollard Quintet

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LaunchPad Listing
WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for release information, featuring new, original West Australian music. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video release, find it fresh at wam.asn.au/launchpad

Artists, managers, promoters, distributors, venues, studios... send confirmed release details for free inclusion on the West Australian Music Industry Association industry website. Releases submitted by last Monday each month are also distributed the following month in WAM eNews.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, at least one member of the act must reside, or originate from, Western Australia. Simply email launchpad@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
ACT GENRE:
ACT WEBSITE:
ACT INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN (Y/N):
LAUNCH DATE:
LAUNCH START TIME (if applicable):
LAUNCH SUPPORT ACTS:
VENUE (if applicable):
VENUE SUBURB:
VENUE ALL-AGES NON-LICENSED (Y/N):
TICKETING CHARGE (mention if offering CD with entry):
TICKETING OUTLETS (if applicable):
RELEASE TITLE:
RELEASE TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
RELEASE FORMAT/S (e.g. Tape, Vinyl, Digital Disc, Removable Media, Download):
RELEASE PRICE:
RELEASE LINK (if applicable - e.g. iTunes, YouTube):
LABEL (if applicable):
LABEL WEBSITE:
DISTRIBUTION (if applicable):
DISTRIBUTION WEBSITE:

If you have a SoundCloud account, follow musicwa & drop us your track:
WAM LaunchPadIf you have a YouTube account, please friend & subscribe to the WestAustralianMusic channel when sending us your official music clip for LaunchPad Video linking too:



You're welcome to share WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music.
Simply acknowledge WAM - wam.asn.au/launchpad - to help spread the word.
We always welcome feedback too.

WAM LaunchPad is WA's premier source for release information, featuring new, original West Australian music. Whether it's a Single, EP, Album, or Music Video release, find it fresh at wam.asn.au/launchpad

Artists, managers, promoters, distributors, venues, studios... send confirmed release details for free inclusion on the West Australian Music Industry Association industry website. Releases submitted by last Monday each month are also distributed the following month in WAM eNews.

To use this FREE yet invaluable promotional service, at least one member of the act must reside, or originate from, Western Australia. Simply email launchpad@wam.asn.au subject "LaunchPad" with -
ACT NAME:
ACT GENRE:
ACT WEBSITE:
ACT INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN (Y/N):
LAUNCH DATE:
LAUNCH START TIME (if applicable):
LAUNCH SUPPORT ACTS:
VENUE (if applicable):
VENUE SUBURB:
VENUE ALL-AGES NON-LICENSED (Y/N):
TICKETING CHARGE (mention if offering CD with entry):
TICKETING OUTLETS (if applicable):
RELEASE TITLE:
RELEASE TYPE (e.g. Single, EP, Album, Music Video):
RELEASE FORMAT/S (e.g. Tape, Vinyl, Digital Disc, Removable Media, Download):
RELEASE PRICE:
RELEASE LINK (if applicable - e.g. iTunes, YouTube):
LABEL (if applicable):
LABEL WEBSITE:
DISTRIBUTION (if applicable):
DISTRIBUTION WEBSITE:

If you have a SoundCloud account, follow musicwa & drop us your track:
WAM LaunchPadIf you have a YouTube account, please friend & subscribe to the WestAustralianMusic channel when sending us your official music clip for LaunchPad Video linking too:



You're welcome to share WAM LaunchPad to help promote WA music.
Simply acknowledge WAM - wam.asn.au/launchpad - to help spread the word.
We always welcome feedback too.

WAM LaunchPad Video
 
Turn on, tune in & discover WA music videos!


 

WAM is very proud to present LaunchPad playlists on our YouTube channel - featuring official, original West Australian music video clips launched each year.


If we're missing your original WA music clip - that's certainly not intentional! You just need to have uploaded your video to a YouTube accessible account & send us the link, including date of release to communications@wam.asn.au - subject "LaunchPad"

We're looking for produced (or reasonable quality) full length, official, original WA music clips only. No raw footage/bootlegs, covers, interviews, previews, documentaries or other advertising. Music synchronised to non-original or unlicensed video content also cannot be accepted. 

Please do not record or upload videos without permission.

When making a video or sound recording, you are exercising the right of mechanical reproduction. Even if you have a licence for live public performance of work, this does not necessarily extend to making a recording. Price of admission, or even a pass to an event, does not generally grant permission to record, publish, distribute or otherwise broadcast that content.

For more information, please visit the licencing section of the
APRA | AMCOS website

PLEASE NOTE:
  • WAM do not hold the rights to these tracks. 
  • Playlist contents have not been classified, rated or censored.
    V
    iewer discretion or under-age supervision is advised.

LaunchPad 2011 - WA Music Videos



 
LaunchPad 2010 - WA Music Videos
 LaunchPad 2009 - WA Music Videos
 


 
Turn on, tune in & discover WA music videos!


 

WAM is very proud to present LaunchPad playlists on our YouTube channel - featuring official, original West Australian music video clips launched each year.


If we're missing your original WA music clip - that's certainly not intentional! You just need to have uploaded your video to a YouTube accessible account & send us the link, including date of release to communications@wam.asn.au - subject "LaunchPad"

We're looking for produced (or reasonable quality) full length, official, original WA music clips only. No raw footage/bootlegs, covers, interviews, previews, documentaries or other advertising. Music synchronised to non-original or unlicensed video content also cannot be accepted. 

Please do not record or upload videos without permission.

When making a video or sound recording, you are exercising the right of mechanical reproduction. Even if you have a licence for live public performance of work, this does not necessarily extend to making a recording. Price of admission, or even a pass to an event, does not generally grant permission to record, publish, distribute or otherwise broadcast that content.

For more information, please visit the licencing section of the
APRA | AMCOS website

PLEASE NOTE:
  • WAM do not hold the rights to these tracks. 
  • Playlist contents have not been classified, rated or censored.
    V
    iewer discretion or under-age supervision is advised.

LaunchPad 2011 - WA Music Videos



 
LaunchPad 2010 - WA Music Videos
 LaunchPad 2009 - WA Music Videos
 


RTRfm Fresh Blast

www.rtrfm.com.au/freshblast

Ph: (08) 9260 9212
Em: cwheeldon@rtrfm.com.au

RTRfm FRESH BLAST

PO Box 842
MT LAWLEY WA 6929
Australia


Submission deadlines for 2012 are yet to be announced, so stay tuned!

Get $2000 worth of sponsorship towards your next CD launch! RTRFM’s Fresh Blast program supports WA music maker’s by promoting their CD launch and release.

The Fresh Blast Program provides you with:
  • A radio promotion package on RTRFM including:
               30 sponsorship announcements, to promote the CD launch and
               20 sponsorships announcements to promote the sale of the CD.
  • A half page advertisement in X-press Magazine.
  • $250 for costs associated with CD launch.

A strong applicant needs to have with a CD ready to be launched and put into shops for sale, and a confirmed date at a venue not sponsored by Healthway. In receiving Fresh Blast support applicants agree to promote the “Alcohol. Think Again" and “Don’t Drink and Drive” messages at their launch.


www.rtrfm.com.au/freshblast

Ph: (08) 9260 9212
Em: cwheeldon@rtrfm.com.au

RTRfm FRESH BLAST

PO Box 842
MT LAWLEY WA 6929
Australia


Submission deadlines for 2012 are yet to be announced, so stay tuned!

Get $2000 worth of sponsorship towards your next CD launch! RTRFM’s Fresh Blast program supports WA music maker’s by promoting their CD launch and release.

The Fresh Blast Program provides you with:
  • A radio promotion package on RTRFM including:
               30 sponsorship announcements, to promote the CD launch and
               20 sponsorships announcements to promote the sale of the CD.
  • A half page advertisement in X-press Magazine.
  • $250 for costs associated with CD launch.

A strong applicant needs to have with a CD ready to be launched and put into shops for sale, and a confirmed date at a venue not sponsored by Healthway. In receiving Fresh Blast support applicants agree to promote the “Alcohol. Think Again" and “Don’t Drink and Drive” messages at their launch.

AMRAP CD Mailout Service

www.amrap.com.au
Ph: (02) 9318 9621
Em: mailout@amrap.org

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC RADIO AIRPLAY PROJECT
PO Box 564
ALEXANDRIA NSW 1435
Australia


CD Mailout Application Deadline: Second Tuesday each month (except December)
Mailout’s fill quickly so aim to book ahead!

Amrap distributes ‘radio ready’ CDs of contemporary (less than 12-months old) releases by Australian signed and independent artists to community radio stations nationwide.

Amrap’s Monthly Mailout delivers new Australian music to radio stations and broadcasters who are likely to play it. Amrap’s service is targeted and cost effective, removing some of the guess-work from your promotions to community radio stations.

Amrap can distribute releases containing covers however higher priority is given to releases containing 100% original Australian compositions.

Amrap services the majority of the community stations around Australia. By using information given by the artist, the release is matched to appropriate stations, broadcasters and shows. Artists who use the mailout service will receive a list (with full contact details) of stations that received their release.

Amrap receives feedback from stations regarding specific releases we have serviced. Any feedback relevant to a particular artist's release will be forwarded to the artist in a 'Feedback Report' one month after servicing.

For the full service listing, pricing and application form - please visit www.amrap.com.au/cd-mailout.html

www.amrap.com.au
Ph: (02) 9318 9621
Em: mailout@amrap.org

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC RADIO AIRPLAY PROJECT
PO Box 564
ALEXANDRIA NSW 1435
Australia


CD Mailout Application Deadline: Second Tuesday each month (except December)
Mailout’s fill quickly so aim to book ahead!

Amrap distributes ‘radio ready’ CDs of contemporary (less than 12-months old) releases by Australian signed and independent artists to community radio stations nationwide.

Amrap’s Monthly Mailout delivers new Australian music to radio stations and broadcasters who are likely to play it. Amrap’s service is targeted and cost effective, removing some of the guess-work from your promotions to community radio stations.

Amrap can distribute releases containing covers however higher priority is given to releases containing 100% original Australian compositions.

Amrap services the majority of the community stations around Australia. By using information given by the artist, the release is matched to appropriate stations, broadcasters and shows. Artists who use the mailout service will receive a list (with full contact details) of stations that received their release.

Amrap receives feedback from stations regarding specific releases we have serviced. Any feedback relevant to a particular artist's release will be forwarded to the artist in a 'Feedback Report' one month after servicing.

For the full service listing, pricing and application form - please visit www.amrap.com.au/cd-mailout.html

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The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is a non-profit membership based association, and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.

If you're involved in the music industry in any way shape or form, your Memberships stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

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the West Australian Music Industry Association
The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is a non-profit membership based association, and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.

If you're involved in the music industry in any way shape or form, your Memberships stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

Contact or Join WAM today - you can make a difference right here in Western Australia!

WAM on facebook    WAM on LinkedIn    WAM on twitter    WAM on twitter    YouTube    WAM on myspace

Like our site?
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Supporters
WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS
WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Australia Council for the Arts

WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS
WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Australia Council for the Arts

Launch Links
Click here for music launch related funding. WAM's Music Project Funding and Member Benefits pages also offer more project funding options, plus many exclusive service discounts for WAM members too!

MUSIC RELEASE RESOURCES:

indieguide.com - Making and Planning Your Album-Checklist

musicianwages.com - The DIY Musician’s Pre-Release Checklist

musicbizacademy.com - 10 Things to Do Before You Release Your Album

cdbaby.com - Countdown to Maximum Exposure: A Promotion Timeline

reviewyou.com - A solution for musicians who want to receive professional reviews from seasoned music writers

fanbridge.com - Easy online tools and signup forms let you collect fans & create email lists anywhere

buzzsonic.com - Exploring the Digital Music Distribution Jungle

soundonsound.com - Distributing Your Music Online

musicthinktank.com - Digital Distributor Math: Choosing the Right Distributor for Your Band

wikipedia.org - Digital Rights Management (DRM)

gracenote.com - How to correctly register artist, track & album titles within the Compact Disc Database (CDDB)

aria.com.au - International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Guide

ifpi.org - The Global Release Identifier (GRid) Guide

nielsen.com - Nielsen BDS and Nielsen SoundScan Guide

apra-amcos.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Australiasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
Mechanical royalties are legally payable when music is reproduced. This includes music recorded on tape or CD, music made available for digital download or internet use, music used in a film soundtrack, mobile phone ringtones or produced as sheet music.

ppca.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
PPCA collect and distribute licence fees from broadcasters and businesses publicly playing recorded music.

air.org.au - The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
Dedicated to the growth and development of Australian independent artists, record labels and distributors across Australia and the world, AIR list registered, independent labels & distributors, information on starting up your own label, and also offer a grant writing and advisory service to AIR members.

wam.asn.au - WA Music Industry Database
Find music promoters, publishers, distributors, studios & whole lot more!

wam.asn.au - WAM Legalease It
WAM's online music law resource, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - WAM The Notes
WAM's introduction to the music industry, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - AMIN Legal Pack
Covering everything from management contracts to producer and remixer agreements, these fact sheets and checklists are aimed at equipping artists with some of the basic legal knowledge they need to deal with an increasingly complex industry.

simpsons.com.au - Music Business
Authored by top Australian Music Industry Lawyer Shane Simpson, this book covers a vast array of topics - from setting up a band or business structure, copyright, dealing with contracts, record labels, agents, managers, publishing agreements - and much more. Chapters are available as PDFs for personal use.

streetpress.com.au - Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID)
Produced in Australia, the AMID is a long running, concise and comprehensive music industry directory. It contains listings from all aspects of the music industry, including Artists (cross referenced by Management & Record Label), Songwriters, Booking Agents, Associations & Music Industry Organisations, Lawyers, Media (Print, Music Press, Radio, TV & Pay TV); Merchandising & Printing, Online Music Sites, Download Wholesalers & Retailers; Publicity & Promotion; Promoters; Producers & Engineers; Publishers; Major & Indie Labels, CD/DVD Distributors; Retailers (including chains and online retailers & download e-tailers); Record/CD/DVD Manufacturers & Mastering; Studios (Recording and Rehearsal); Trade Fairs & Events (including Festivals, Conferences & Awards); Arenas, Stadiums, Pubs, Clubs & Venues; PLUS all aspects of production, design, education, promotion & much more.

Click here for music launch related funding. WAM's Music Project Funding and Member Benefits pages also offer more project funding options, plus many exclusive service discounts for WAM members too!

MUSIC RELEASE RESOURCES:

indieguide.com - Making and Planning Your Album-Checklist

musicianwages.com - The DIY Musician’s Pre-Release Checklist

musicbizacademy.com - 10 Things to Do Before You Release Your Album

cdbaby.com - Countdown to Maximum Exposure: A Promotion Timeline

reviewyou.com - A solution for musicians who want to receive professional reviews from seasoned music writers

fanbridge.com - Easy online tools and signup forms let you collect fans & create email lists anywhere

buzzsonic.com - Exploring the Digital Music Distribution Jungle

soundonsound.com - Distributing Your Music Online

musicthinktank.com - Digital Distributor Math: Choosing the Right Distributor for Your Band

wikipedia.org - Digital Rights Management (DRM)

gracenote.com - How to correctly register artist, track & album titles within the Compact Disc Database (CDDB)

aria.com.au - International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Guide

ifpi.org - The Global Release Identifier (GRid) Guide

nielsen.com - Nielsen BDS and Nielsen SoundScan Guide

apra-amcos.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Australiasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
Mechanical royalties are legally payable when music is reproduced. This includes music recorded on tape or CD, music made available for digital download or internet use, music used in a film soundtrack, mobile phone ringtones or produced as sheet music.

ppca.com.au - Information on registering recorded works with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)
PPCA collect and distribute licence fees from broadcasters and businesses publicly playing recorded music.

air.org.au - The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR)
Dedicated to the growth and development of Australian independent artists, record labels and distributors across Australia and the world, AIR list registered, independent labels & distributors, information on starting up your own label, and also offer a grant writing and advisory service to AIR members.

wam.asn.au - WA Music Industry Database
Find music promoters, publishers, distributors, studios & whole lot more!

wam.asn.au - WAM Legalease It
WAM's online music law resource, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - WAM The Notes
WAM's introduction to the music industry, written and complied by Mike Tucak.

wam.asn.au - AMIN Legal Pack
Covering everything from management contracts to producer and remixer agreements, these fact sheets and checklists are aimed at equipping artists with some of the basic legal knowledge they need to deal with an increasingly complex industry.

simpsons.com.au - Music Business
Authored by top Australian Music Industry Lawyer Shane Simpson, this book covers a vast array of topics - from setting up a band or business structure, copyright, dealing with contracts, record labels, agents, managers, publishing agreements - and much more. Chapters are available as PDFs for personal use.

streetpress.com.au - Australasian Music Industry Directory (AMID)
Produced in Australia, the AMID is a long running, concise and comprehensive music industry directory. It contains listings from all aspects of the music industry, including Artists (cross referenced by Management & Record Label), Songwriters, Booking Agents, Associations & Music Industry Organisations, Lawyers, Media (Print, Music Press, Radio, TV & Pay TV); Merchandising & Printing, Online Music Sites, Download Wholesalers & Retailers; Publicity & Promotion; Promoters; Producers & Engineers; Publishers; Major & Indie Labels, CD/DVD Distributors; Retailers (including chains and online retailers & download e-tailers); Record/CD/DVD Manufacturers & Mastering; Studios (Recording and Rehearsal); Trade Fairs & Events (including Festivals, Conferences & Awards); Arenas, Stadiums, Pubs, Clubs & Venues; PLUS all aspects of production, design, education, promotion & much more.