THE 14th NORTH BY NORTHEAST MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE June 12-15, 2008
Times 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 Canadas #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 whos 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 films 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 lovers 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. Dont wait—get on it now!