Deadline Extended For BPR Original Song Competition

Berkeley Park Records (BPR) is extending the deadline for submission of songs to their annual BPR Original Song Competition. Sponsored by Sonicbids (sonicbids.com) and Sam Ash, the competition focuses on launching careers by providing an opportunity for unsigned songwriters, original solo artists and indie bands to get their music heard by top music industry professionals.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 2, 2004 ---Berkeley Park Records (BPR) is extending the deadline for submission of songs to their annual BPR Original Song Competition. Submissions must be post marked no later than midnight PST on May 1, 2004. Winners will be announced on June 15, 2004.

Sponsored by Sonicbids (sonicbids.com) and Sam Ash, the BPR Original Song Competition focuses on launching careers by providing an opportunity for unsigned songwriters, original solo artists and indie bands to get their music heard by top music industry professionals. We are committed to finding the next hit song for a world of artists to record as well as those in the BPR family of artists," says BPR founder Dave Terry.

In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, the top 10 winners will perform in the BPR Original Song Showcase in Los Angeles for an invited entertainment industry audience. The date of the showcase has been pushed to August 5, 2004. The top 10 songs will be included on a compilation CD produced on the BPR label. BPR is in negotiation with a major distributor for distribution of the CD.

The panel of judges for the competition includes such distinguished artists as: the legendary H.B. Barnum, producer/arranger/conductor for Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Lou Rawls, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and many others; Mel Carter, recording artist/vocalist extraordinaire with multiple hits including "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"; Roger Smith, recording artist/songwriter/producer and keyboard player for Tower of Power who has just finished producing albums for Tower of Power and the Average White Band; Larry Lynch, formerly the drummer and a vocalist with the Greg Kihn Band and has toured with the Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, among others; Nolan Shaheed, former music director for Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross and world class trumpet player; and Dave Terry, recording artist/songwriter/producer and founder of Berkeley Park Records.

Please visit the BPR website at www.berkeleyparkrecords.com for the official rules and information on how to enter. Berkeley Park Records is an independent record label that produces, distributes and develops new and emerging artists primarily in the Rock, Pop, R&B and Urban genres. BPR maintains a catalog of music for licensing to motion pictures, television and other media.
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