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Saturday, November 29, 2014

@MadeInTheDMV DEC 6th 2014


Your Story. Our Culture. #MadeInTheDMV
On December 6, 2014, IGotIt4Free and Will Rap 4 Food, Inc. will present #MadeInTheDMV Music Conference and Showcase, which will highlight, educate, inspire, and unite the DMV arts and entertainment community, while providing undiscovered talent with national exposure opportunities. You are invited to audition for the #MadeInTheDMV Show with panelists from MTV, WKYS, WPGC, Broccoli City and more.


You are invited to attend the #MadeInTheDMV Show to support our talent and participate in voting for the DMV's next hit record along with panelists from MTV, WKYS, WPGC, Broccoli City and more.

Attendees will enjoy a live musical experience by the DMV's top talent. There will be giveaways from participating sponsors and drink specials from Hennessy (must be 21+ to drink).

Attendance is FREE with registration!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DECIDE THE NEXT #MADEINTHEDMV HIT RECORD!

#MadeIntheDMV Show Industry Judging Panel: 
  • MTV Journalist Rob Markman of MTV News, Sway in the Morning, and RapFix
  • DJ Quicksilva of 93.9 WKYS and BET’s 106th & Park
  • Producer Tone P, BET-nominated producer for Wale, J Cole, Meek Mill, and more
  • DJ Heat of 95.5 WPGC and Core DJs 
  • Jermon Williams of Broccoli City and Broccoli City Festival 
  • Dre the Mayor of CCCLXVIII (368 Music Collective), brand architect and ambassador for Reebok and more

Artists who are selected to perform at the #MadeInTheDMV Show will perform their next hit or breakout record before our industry panel and crowd. Our industry panelists will provide feedback, and along with the crowd, vote on the DMV’s next hit record(s). Our panelists and sponsors will provide additional exposure opportunities for performers to include media features, future performance opportunities, and a complimentary producer’s session, so your voice is necessary to let them know who's #MadeInTheDMV!

ALL EMCEES, SINGERS, PRODUCERS, AND DJS ARE WELCOME TO AUDITION!

#MadeIntheDMV Show Industry Judging Panel: 
  • MTV Journalist Rob Markman of MTV News, Sway in the Morning, and RapFix
  • DJ Quicksilva of 93.9 WKYS and BET’s 106th & Park
  • Producer Tone P, BET-nominated producer for Wale, J Cole, Meek Mill, and more 
  • DJ Heat of 95.5 WPGC and Core DJs 
  • Jermon Williams of Broccoli City and Broccoli City Festival 
  • Dre the Mayor of CCCLXVIII (368 Music Collective), brand architect and ambassador for Reebok and more

If you are selected for the #MadeInTheDMV Show, you will perform your next hit or breakout record or producers will participate in a beat battle before our industry panel and crowd. You will be provided feedback by our industry panelists who will vote, along with the crowd, on the DMV’s next hit record(s) or beat(s). Our panelists and sponsors will provide additional exposure opportunities for performers to include media features, future performance opportunities, and a complimentary producer’s session.

Registration Fee: 
The $50 fee includes a charitable donation to Will Rap 4 Food, Inc. Registrants will be invited to a live audition, to be judged by DMV music professionals and influencers.

Requirements for Audition: 
Must be 18+. Bring a performance track of 1 original song or your beat on both CD and USB. During the audition, you will be provided with a maximum of 5 minutes to perform your song or play your beat. You will be provided feedback on your performance at the audition by our preliminary panel. Audition will be held on multiple dates, times, and locations (to be announced) to ensure all registrants get the opportunity to audition.

Show Selection Criteria: 
You will be judged on the following criteria:
  1. Showmanship (determined by audition)
  2. Commercial potential/marketability of song (determined by audition)
  3. Relatability (determined by #MadeInTheDMV event presenters)
    • #MadeInTheDMV is about telling our stories and inspiring each other! Create an Instagram video and tell us who you are, why you are #MadeInTheDMV, or anything else to inspire us to choose you and tag #MadeInTheDMV or @madeintheDMV. Posts will be promoted via our social media. Be creative!
  4. Fan engagement (determined by social media presence and fan registrations)
    • Have your fans tag #MadeInTheDMV or @madeinthedmv along with your name
    • Have your fans register for FREE show entry here and include your name in the "Artist You Are Supporting" box

Show Decisions: 
  1. Finalists from auditions will be selected based on Selection Criteria 1 & 2 (listed above).
  2. Following the audition, you will be notified of your selection and invited to attend as a VIP of the #MadeInTheDMV Show on December 6.
  3. Performers will be selected and announced at the show based on Selection Criteria 3 (listed above). You must be present to be selected for performance.

Benefits and Prizes: 
All show performers will receive the following:
  • Feedback on your records by the industry panel
  • Feature on bestofbothoffices.com
  • Promotion on @MadeInTheDMV social media sites

Select performers will receive the following based on individual panelist preferences:
  • Allhiphop.com “Breeding Ground” feature
  • Producer Tone P will select a performer for a one-on-one session and custom production
  • Jermon Williams will select performers for the 2015 Broccoli City Festival

What’s Next? 
  1. Register for the Audition.
  2. Create your #MadeInTheDMV Instagram video.
  3. Have your supporters register for FREE entry to the Show and include your name in the comment field.
  4. Have your supporters include your social media handle and hashtag #MadeInTheDMV or @madeinthedmv
  5. Show up, show out, and show love!

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