(This was sent to me via email)
Hi Mike,
My name is Violet. I work with Heavybag Media in Los Angeles and we work with Dixon Drums. I thought since you blog about drums and music, that your U.S readers might be interested in a contest that Dixon launched over the weekend. Best part about it- its not mainstream so it benefits inspiring drummers as well as independent music shops (since Dixon prefers to be in mom-and-pop stores). I hope you'll help Dixon spread the word and post a blurb on the contest. If you'd like, I can also get your blog added on Dixon's blogroll for posting a blurb (even though you are in Canada).
Here's how it works:
YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Date6mZCbY1. Visit your local Dixon retailer (click
here for a list of dealers).
2. Have a friend film you playing your best 2-minute drum solo on the DEMON kit.
3. Upload it to
http://youtube.com/group/DixonDrumsContest and share your link with friends who will vote for you!
The public will vote to decide the top 6 entries to be submitted to an A&R panel in Hollywood who will declare a Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will win a 3-day/2-night trip for two to Hollywood, CA and perform with studio musicians live in front of an A&R panel at a major recording studio! The performance will be filmed and featured on the A&R Channel on television! The winner will also get to talk music and drums with the execs. Five other talented, inspiring drummers will get free gear from Dixon.
All entries must be completed and submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2008 to be eligible for public voting and the final judging.
In addition, Dixon will present the Grand Prize winner with a Dixon Outlaw Series 7-piece drum set and a full complement of hardware (ARV: $10,000). The five runner-ups will each receive a Dixon snare drum (ARV: $300). Be sure to check out the full contest rules so your video is submitted properly and gets posted for voting.
Check
www.dixondrums.net regularly as well as
www.archannel.tv for upcoming news and announcements.
So, if you have any questions about the contest, I'd be more than happy to answer them for you.
Very sincerely,
Violet LimHeavybag Media 1639 11th StreetSanta Monica, Ca 90404
www.heavybagmedia.comwww.twitter.com/violetmae
