Red Stripe Offers Advice for all 'Arising Artists'

The UK's biggest hunt for emerging artists hits the road this month with the first of 27 nationwide gigs. The Red Stripe Music Award (RSMA) supported by Last FM, will be kicking off its fourth series with a gig at the legendary Windmill in Brixton on Friday 22nd January.
 
The regional showcase has already attracted the attention of over 700 bands, all keen to play at a top music venue for the chance to win spots at some of the UK's best loved festivals including The Great Escape.
 
RSMA has also teamed up with music industry professionals, Arising Artist, to offer discounted consultancy rates on A&R, promotion, publicity, marketing, management and general business management for all who enter via www.redstripe.net
 
Arising Artist's UK head, Meredith Cork, has worked with a number of top artists over the years including the band Garbage, Marcella Detroit (Shakespear's Sister) Dot Allison and Merz, and is one of a number of people offering music industry insight from the inside.
 
"Arising Artist supplies the tools that give people a fair chance of making it in the music industry," says Cork.

"Artists and Management have a lot more control than they used to and with this is more responsibility and the need for knowledge. We've put together a fantastic team from the cream of the industry, who can advise on everything from A&R, radio and TV promotion, PR and contracts, to putting together a tour and how to market this effectively. We believe that by providing impartial and independent advice, talented musicians will be able to take control of their careers and fulfill their ambitions."
 
Paul Brazier heads up the Red Stripe team and is thrilled to be working with Arising Artist.  "Red Stripe has long been a supporter of music of all genres and the Award is about providing emerging artists with an appropriate platform to be heard. Working with the consultants at Arising Artist will help us achieve that goal and ultimately empower musicians everywhere."
 
For your chance to play at gigs in February and March and to receive a 10% discount on a consultation with Arising Artist, visit www.redstripe.net
 
For more information about Arising Artist visit www.arisingartist.com.
 
Red Stripe Music Award 2010 confirmed venues and dates:
 
22nd January (Fri)                                  London, Windmill (Brixton)
28th January (Thu)                                Bristol, Croft
29th January (Fri)                                  Cardiff, Barfly
4th February (Thu)                                Wedgewood Rooms Southsea, Portsmouth
4th February (Thu)                                Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire
5th February (Fri)                                  Glasgow, Box
10th February (Wed)                             Exeter, Mama Stones
11th February (Thu)                              Cornwall, Bunters
12th February (Fri)                                Cornwall, Blue
17th February (Wed)                             Leeds, Cockpit
17th February (Wed)                             Manchester, Moho
18th February (Thu)                              Newcastle, End Bar
19th February (Fri)                                Sheffield, Harley
19th February (Fri)                                Liverpool, Zanzibar
20th February (Sat)                               Accrington, Attic
4th March (Thu)                                     Brighton, Freebutt
4th March (Thu)                                     Birmingham, Rainbow
5th March (Fri)                                       Bedford, Esquires
11th March (Thu)                                   London, 93 Feet East (Brick Lane)
12th March (Fri)                                     Reading, Purple Turtle
18th March (Thu)                                   St Albans, Horn
18th March (Thu)                                   Oxford, Cellar
19th March (Fri)                                     Remix, Hitchin
20th March (Sat)                                   London, Hootananny (Brixton)
25th March (Thu)                                   London, Dublin Castle (Camden)
 
The Red Stripe Music Award is supported this year by Arising Artist, Fender, Last FM, Merc, The Fly magazine and The Great Escape.