HMV, UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA AND NXNE LOOKING FOR "THE BEST UNSIGNED CANADIAN BAND"
By Adnews Staff
A new contest from HMV exposed, Universal Music Canada and NXNE North by Northeast is looking for "The Best Unsigned Canadian Band." The contest, which runs in conjunction with the NXNE Music Festival June 8 through 10 in Toronto, will give one band participating in the festival a jump start to their professional career. Fans attending the festival's 27 different venues will be encouraged to fill out their ballot and vote for the best band featured. Fans can also cast their vote online at HMV.com. The winning band will have a CD manufactured and distributed by Universal Music Canada. The CD will then be made available at HMV stores exclusively for two months and will be promoted in the HMV exposed new artist program. The recently launched program is designed to generate exposure for new and developing artists. "The Best Unsigned Canadian Band" contest is being supported with print ads in Now magazine, street posters and bag stuffers. Posters promoting the contest will also be seen at each participating festival venue.