Press Release Two
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2008 •
redpipe.ca presents
THE 14th NORTH BY NORTHEAST MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE
June 12-15, 2008
Time’s ticking…Submissions close January 31
LAST CHANCE FOR MUSICIANS TO BE THE NEXT SAM ROBERTS, FOR FILMMAKERS TO TAKE A STEP IN DON LETTS’ SHOES
North by Northeast (NXNE) is Canada’s #1 showcase for the best new independent music and music-related films. And yeah, Sam and “the Don” are both NXNE alumni—along with a who’s who of cool musicians and filmmakers spanning the past 13 years. Every June, NXNE gives great indie artists the chance to showcase in front of 70,000 fans and key industry pros at the talent-fest of the year.
The Music Festival: Rock, reggae, DJ, punk, folk, hip-hop, dance, metal, bluegrass, electronic, R&B, alternative, and more… 500 local, national and international artists rock the crowds and show their stuff to agents, talent buyers, promoters, labels, and international media at over 50 downtown venues.
“Thousands of artists showcased by NXNE directly to key music and film executives. This is where you bring your entertainment vehicle if you want serious industry attention.” - Rob Halford, Judas Priest
The Film Festival: Great music-related features and shorts from around the world, from concert classics to indie docs, with incredible historical, cultural, and musical range. If the film’s got a beat, we want it! NXNE scoops world premieres and brings cool film folks to town—without any celebrity suck-up or fashion gossip. At NXNE films, music is the star.
“NXNE is an exciting combination of indie music and a film lover’s gourmet feast. We had a great time and would love to come back.” - Stewart Copeland, the Police
Musicians & Filmmakers: Applying to NXNE is cheap and easy. Just visit www.nxne.com and follow the links to submit. Don’t wait—get on it now!
Artists accepted to NXNE receive full delegate passes, with access to all the music and all the films—plus the NXNE Conference, featuring celebrity interviews and fresh ideas about the biz.
DO IT NOW: VISIT www.nxne.com TO SUBMIT YOUR BAND OR FILM!
Meanwhile, watch for North by Northeast around Toronto this January:
• Friday, January 18, 9:30p: the Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W, Toronto. NXNE presents an encore screening of About a Son, director AJ Schnack’s acclaimed doc about Kurt Cobain. It’s Filmmakers’ Night—any film submitted to NXNE during the evening skips the submission fee. Come see one of NXNE 07’s top films, and catch breaking news about this June’s amazing movies. Meet film programmer Ambrose Roche, the visionary demi-god responsible for bringing the world of music on film to Toronto at NXNE.
• Friday, January 25, 8:00p: the Roundhouse (Steam Whistle Brewery), 225 Bremner Blvd., Toronto. Steam Whistle Unsigned Indie Music Series. Three great acts for a measly $5: Major Maker, Grand Analog, We Are The Take. Presented by Steam Whistle Brewing, in association with North by Northeast.
The North by Northeast (NXNE) Music & Film Festival and Conference is renowned for showcasing the best new independent music and music-related film. Since its launch in 1994, NXNE has become recognized worldwide as the place for fans to see great performers at intimate venues, for musicians and filmmakers to get vital local and international exposure, and for industry professionals to meet and exchange new ideas about the biz. Catch North by Northeast XIV, June 12 – 15 2008 at over 40 venues in downtown Toronto.