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Battle-of-the-bands site, OurStage, signed a deal with concert giant, Live Nation, last month to offer its members the opportunity to fill high-profile opening slots.  Through the OurStage Marketplace, participating artists can create a free electronic press kit for venue promoter’s consideration.  The model is strikingly similar to Sonicbids, the leader in the artist-to-promoter submission business.  OurStage has raised a staggering $20m since its launch in 2007 and, although the site’s traffic volume has dropped since its high profile inauguration, it appears that it is gaining renewed traction, boasting a healthy advertising model and strong reputation among the independent community.

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Sonicbids and Delta Airlines have partnered to provide a minimum of six Sonicbids artists with airplay on Delta’s entertainment audio channels on domestic and international flights.  Dubbed “Sonicbids Indie Showcase”, the two month (September/October) programme will consist of 30 of every 90 minutes of play dedicated to selected Sonicbids artists, amounting to extensive exposure to approximately 5 million listeners on 42,540 Delta flights.  Selected songs will also be announced on air and listed in Delta’s online Sky magazine.

Submission details here.