Youth Social Platform Rocket21 Launches Youth Community and Contest Featuring Republic Recording Artists CIMORELLI; Encourages Kids and Teens to Pursue Their Dreams
Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (PRWEB) July 03, 2013 -- Rocket21, the only social networking platform designed to safely connect kids and teens with professionals and experts representing industries, professions, passions, and movements that span the globe, today welcomes Republic Recording pop sensations CIMORELLI as they connect with youth in their new Rocket21 community.
CIMORELLI, a band of six sisters, has amassed more than 500 million YouTube hits and more than 2 million subscribers. Their latest release, "Made in America" was chosen as the iTunes Single of the Week, and their "Made in America" EP charted in the Top 25 in countries on every continent. Ranging in age from 13 to 22, the sisters have studied classical piano and vocal jazz, play a range of instruments, have performed in musical theater, write their own songs, and are influenced by a wide range of musical styles and genres.
Rocket21 members will have behind the scenes access to the CIMORELLI team as they prepare for strategic meetings, conduct interviews, rehearse, write, and perform – all while keeping a focus on school and academics. The band’s goal is to offer encouragement and examples to other youth as they follow their own dreams and passions.
“Hopefully, we can inspire other people to pursue their dreams, just like we’re pursuing ours,” noted band member Christina Cimorelli.
“Kids on Rocket21 are intensely interested in access to authentic experts and content that relate to their own passions and talents,” said Jodell Seagrave, Rocket21 President/COO. “Being on the inside track with CIMORELLI band members - peers who are on such an exciting professional journey - is a double win for our members. We’re delighted to welcome CIMORELLI and Republic Records to Rocket21.”
To celebrate the release of CIMORELLI’s “Made in America” EP and video, Rocket21 is launching a "Dream Big with CIMORELLI" contest and inviting its youth members to share their “Made in America” stories. Now through July 28th, Rocket21 members may share their dreams and passions with CIMORELLI, and submit their stories of how they’re “Makin It” – through text, photo, drawing, and video submissions on Rocket21.
Two Grand Prize winners (from age categories of Under 13 and 13-17) will fly to Los Angeles for the August 6th CIMORELLI concert at the El Rey Theater. Winners will be on hand for a CIMORELLI Sound Check and join the band onstage during the concert for a song dedication that will honor the winners’ unique dreams and passions. Other prizes will be awarded. For more information about the contest, visit the Rocket21 Dream Big with CIMORELLI Contest Page.
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About Republic Records
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as 3 Doors Down, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine, Godsmack, Gotye, Kelly Rowland, Mayer Hawthorne, Owl City, The Voice (NBC-TV), Of Monsters & Men among many others.
It is comprised of innovative imprints and digital business ventures including Brushfire (Jack Johnson, G. Love), Cash Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj), Indie Pop (The Cataracs), Lava Records (Jessie J, Black Veil Brides), Loma Vista (Soundgarden, Damian Marley), Republic Nashville (The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, The Eli Young Band), XO (The Weeknd), among others.
About Rocket21
Rocket21 is the only social networking platform designed to safely connect kids and teens with professionals and experts representing industries, professions, passions, and movements that span the globe. Rocket21 provides unprecedented access to world-class experts and organizations while protecting them with a combination of state-of-the-art, real-time filtering and human moderation, extensive safety and security precautions, and a specialized infrastructure designed to keep kids safe. Rocket21 COPPA compliance is certified by PRIVO, Inc.
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Jodell Seagrave, Rocket21, http://www.rocket21.com, 650-839-1105, [email protected]
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