FMF2012 FAQS

FMF2012 SUBMITTING ARTISTS & BANDS:
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1) How do I submit my band, artist or vocalist?
FMF2012 utilizes the Electronic Press Kit portal SONICBIDS.com for all submitting artists to upload their: Music, Photos, Bios and any relevant Tour info. The Festival has used the Sonicbids portal for the past decade in an effort to keep all band submissions in the same format, giving each artist an equal opportunity to be heard and seen by the FMF screening panel.

2) Who screens the submissions?
FMF boasts a screening panel of dozens of past Industry Attendees, along with regional Booking Agents, Music Attorneys, Media and veteran Conference staff. The panel includes representatives from the music business that have worked with multi-platinum artists from all genres.
 
3) What criteria does the screening panel consider with a submission?
The artist submissions are screened considering the quality of songwriting, production and musical potential. All factors are taken into consideration, including artist photo/video presentation, past and present touring and fan activity, and a demonstration of professionalism.

4) What musical genres are accepted?
All genres are accepted and represented at the Florida Music Festival. FMF is proud to say that almost all genres have seen success as unsigned artist showcasing for the industry at past festivals, including rock(Flyleaf), country(Taylor Swift), alternative rock(Anberlin), pop punk(The Academy Is!), metal(Black Tide) and many others. Showcasing artists have also opened for various genres as hip hop(Pras of The Fugees), reggae(Yellowman) and jazz(Sam Rivers Trio).

5) What if my artist submission is selected to perform at FMF2012?
You will be notified by an Artist Relations representative by March 16th, 2011, and given all information on showcase venue, time and where to pick up all FMF passes and materials. As a SHOWCASING ARTIST you will receive:
  * A wristband for each band member +1 crew for the day of the performance for entry to all the venues. (Lost or broken wristbands will not be re-issued.)
  * Complimentary ARTIST Conference Passes for each member of the band: This pass allows you access to all Industry Conference Panels and Artist Networking Events.
  * 1 MUSIC VIDEO submission for the Indie Film Jam (must be received by the IFJ deadline, March 23rd).

6) What if my artist submission is NOT selected to perform at FMF2012?
You will be notified by an Artist Relations representative by March 16th, 2012, and given all information on where to pick up all FMF passes and materials. As a NON-SHOWCASING ARTIST you will receive:
  * Complimentary ARTIST Conference Passes for two members of the band: This pass allows you access to all Industry Conference Panels and Artist Networking Events.

7) How do I Register for additional conference passes and/or showcase wristbands?
All Conference Registration and Showcase Wristband information will be posted on March 1st, 2012 once the FMF2012 Keynote Speakers are announced!

8) When are the showcases?
Artist showcases run from about 7pm-2am Thursday and Friday. Saturday daytime showcases run from 1pm-5pm then evening showcases begin at 7pm. All showcasing artists play a 30-minute slot.

9) How long are the showcase?
All showcases are 30 minutes long.

10) Is backline provided?
Backline is not provided, but high quality showcase venues with all necessary sound equipment and technical assistance will be available.

11) When are the Industry Conferences?
All Industry Conference Panels are held on the Saturday of FMF2012 from 12noon to 6pm.

12) Will my artist or representative be able to meet and network with the Industry Attendees?
Yes, all submitting artists will receive Conference Passes(see above for quantity), in which all Industry Attendees, including Keynote Speakers like Melvin Benn(President/Festival Republik: Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury, London Calling), Monte & Avery Lipman(President/Founders of Universal Republic Records: Taylor Swift/Jack Johnson/Godsmack/Owl City), John Janick(Founder/Fueled By Ramen: Fallout Boy/Yellowcard/Less Than Jake), Steve Robertson(VP of A&R Atlantic Records: Paramore/Shinedown/Collective Soul), Rodney Jerkins(Major Producer: Beyonce/Michael Jackson/Lady GaGa/Kanye West), are made accessible for you to meet, network and hand them demos or business cards.

13) What if I have more questions about my artist, the submission process or FMF2012 in general?
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FMF2011 INDUSTRY & ATTENDEE REGISTRATION:
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1) Where to Register and/or pick up my Passes:
GIBSON SHOWROOM/ 25 East Central Blvd (corner of Central/Court on Wall St Plaza)

2) When to Register and/or pick up my Passes:
Open Wed, April 18th thu Sat, April 21st 10am-8pm 


3) How to Register:

Walk Up Registration is available at the Gibson Showroom (25 East Central Avenue/Corner of Court St) Wed-Sat between 10am-8pm with the Student Discount of $75 and the standard Industry rate of $125. Your registration will obtain access to all Industry Events, VIP Parties & Showcases throughout FMF2012!

4) Do I need to be employed at a Music Company to register for an INDUSTRY PASS?

You do not have to be employed or affiliated with a national company or major label in order to register for an Industry Pass. This is an opportunity for everyone to register for access to network with all national, regional and local music industry players. The event is designed for the aspiring industry professionals and music business students to interact with some of the most successful people in the music business today. Whether you are promoting a band, a company or just trying to get your foot in the door at one of their companies, the Florida Music Festival offers all those opportunities.

5) What’s the difference between an INDUSTRY and an ATTENDEE PASS?

INDUSTRY PASS includes: Access to all Industry Cocktail Networking Parties/ Industry Conference Seminars/ Exclusive Industry Showcases/ All Festival Showcases & Concerts

ATTENDEE PASS includes: Access Industry Conference Seminars/ Exclusive Industry Showcases/ All Festival Showcases & Concerts

6) What do I need to register for the STUDENT Discount?

Please write in your present University or College and the degree or program you are seeking. This will help us in also providing you with relevant information for your FMF experience.

7) What do I need to register for the NARAS Discount?

Please write in your NARAS Membership number in the registration form. We are excited to welcome back and host the Florida Grammy® Showcase for the second year in a row. So check in early for the opening night event on Wed, April 6th!

8) What if I need more info or do not want to us an online registration form?

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