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How to Propose...
Showcase, Conference, Film...
Submission closed!
Showcase, Conference and Film proposal deadline was Friday, 16 April 2010.
WOMEX Conference Proposal
WOMEX Film Screening Proposal
WOMEX Showcase Proposal
The Jury Process
Each year WOMEX selects a new group of seven Jury members - the famed 7 Samurai - to work on the Showcase and Conference selection. In recent years we have received many high quality proposals for Showcases and Conference Sessions for a limited number of slots, so the task is hard and the competition spirited.
Film proposals are independently juried by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, Vienna.
Conference Proposal
Submission closed!
Deadline: Friday, 16 April 2010
Share your ...
- live experience
- recorded experience
- digital experience
- "vision beyond"
WOMEX delegates tend to like sessions with good, solid information of use to the world music network; talks on new trends and technologies for music; talks on culture and the politics of culture; introductions to traditions; interviews with noteworthy artists; state of the market discussions; how-to sessions... You get the idea.
And remember that they like to be surprised. Suggest something radically different. But whatever you suggest, be sure to convince the Jury that your proposal simply must be picked.
We prefer the "one-speaker, one-case" infotainment type of Conference Session, but every format is possible.
Should you be selected, a free registration will be yours.
Mentoring Sessions
We will also offer Mentoring Sessions again. Delegates will be able to sign up to talk to experts in a variety of fields. Each delegate will have 15 minutes of consultation free of charge, and all encounters will be entirely private. The sessions will last 90 minutes overall. Mentors will be asked to do 2 of these sessions on 2 different days.
We are looking for mentors - managers, experienced artists, festivals, labels, publishers, distributors, press and publicity experts, in short, anyone with valuable advice and feedback to offer. If you're interested, please send us a bio highlighting your expertise, together with any supporting documents/information, and define the topic you would like to focus on as a mentor. Should you be selected, a free registration will be yours.
Film Screening Proposal
Submission closed!
Deadline: Friday, 16 April 2010
Film proposals are independently juried by the IMZ, International Music + Media Centre, Vienna.
Here's what they advise for anyone wanting to get their music-related film into the showcase. Obviously perhaps, they are looking for sheer, undeniable cinematic quality - a film that grabs the viewer, who should be moved by the way the story is told and how the message is conveyed. This means an intriguing storyline, dramatic composition, fascinating visuals and overall first-rate camera work.
They welcome new/unheard/unseen subjects and niches but are open to established artists as well. Then, of course, comes the quality of the music itself.
The proposed film may also become part of our World Music Films on Tour distribution project.
As for the technical considerations, the IMZ needs:
- Two viewing copies of good quality on DVD.
- If the film is not finished by the WOMEX submission deadline, at the very least enough rough cuts or previous works for the Jury to get a clear, confident idea of how the finished work will turn out. Then the commitment to send the final version as quickly as possible and an indication of the expected date of delivery.
- Full, precise information filled out on the Film Screening Proposal Form online (film and music credits, synopsis, etc.).
- A picture for illustrating the aesthetic of the film.
Showcase Proposal
Submission closed!
Deadline: Friday, 16 April 2010
Here we go. Calling all world music artists and DJs… It's time for Showcase proposals for WOMEX '10. Come perform at the premier world music Showcase event on the planet. If selected by our Jury, you'll play in front of the largest audience anywhere of international world music concert and festival bookers (nearly 1000 of each the past three years), labels, distributors, journalists and industry professionals - everyone you need to help launch, re-launch, sustain and expand your career.
Performances in all world music forms and styles are welcome for our 45-minute sets - traditional, classical, modern, popular, electronic. Whatever you do, wherever you come from, our Jury wants to hear the best from all artists who deserve wider audiences and have the professional standards necessary to tour.
Funding: Please note that WOMEX is not in the position to cover any fees, travel expenses or other costs. What we do provide is the stage, the necessary equipment to perform, local transport to and from the airport and the venue, and our extensive promotional treatment on equal basis with all other WOMEX Showcase artists. That includes promotion of the show itself, newsletters, online features, publication with full bios and contact details in our WOMEX Guide, and much more. Plus, all invited artists will get free full access to all features of WOMEX plus one free registration for our partner of agreement (the artist representative).
So, if you want to propose a showcase, think carefully about financing and let the Jury know what support or funding you have.
Interested?
Once again we are using an online proposal process hosted by Sonicbids. Through this method concentrated, respectful attention can be given to each and every proposing showcase artist - not just during the few days of the jury session, but for the many weeks leading up to it as well.
There are some territories in the world where electricity is unreliable and/or there might not be sufficient Internet bandwidth to upload your files. In this case, send us an email in good time before the deadline and explain the problem. We will come up with a solution. No one will be disadvantaged.
Here's how to submit…
Submission process Step 1: Create and submit your EPK through Sonicbids
The application fee is 20 USD if submitted before 31 March, or 30 USD, if submitted between 1 April and the midnight deadline on 16 April.
A WOMEX showcase submission includes a free 6-month Sonicbids regular membership for anyone new (!) to Sonicbids.
Sign up with Sonicbids and begin creating your EPK. The EPK is where artists store everything they need to present themselves: music, photos, biography, and lots more.
To be considered for WOMEX, you will need the following items - all of them, without exception:
- biography (100 words)
- discography
- five songs in MP3 format (up to 25 MB)
- photos
- a complete stage plan (not in EPK, but in questionnaire section)
- full technical rider, including backline (not in EPK, but in questionnaire section)
- selected press reviews or other text info (if available)
- full instrumentation
- your 2010 planned gigs in Europe, if any.
- no video upload needed (see Step 2, below)
If you don't receive a confirmation email stating "WOMEX submission received", Step 1 is not finished. In this case please read the Sonicbids FAQ online or contact us!
Submission process Step 2: Send your CDs and videos to the WOMEX office
Send 2 CDs of your latest release plus if available DVDs/video material (performance video footage is preferred) via postal mail to the WOMEX office – address below.
Attention! Mark your package outside with "for promotional use only" and include the name of the artist. The value indicated should be less than 25,- Euro because of customs regulations. Sorry - materials submitted cannot be returned.
Your proposal can only be considered if you upload all requested material onto Sonicbids AND additionally send the CDs and any available DVDs/video material to the WOMEX office - with a delivery deadline of Friday, 16 April 2010.
Here's how to address your package:
WOMEX
Name of your Artist
Bergmannstr. 102
10961 Berlin
Germany
Tel +49 30 318 614 - 27
Fax +49 30 318 614 - 10
showcase@womex.com
That is the sum of our advice. Be complete, but convincing and be on time.
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