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GMWA 2016 New Artist Showcase taking submissions, June deadline

It’s time to get your group together for your chance to perform in front of some of the industry’s heavy hitters and bookers. GMWA has released the information below. The deadline is prior to July 1, which means get your application in by June 30.

The GMWA New Artist Showcase is available to unsigned artists and general convention delegates at the 2016 Convention in Birmingham, AL. The Showcase will be held Tuesday, July 26; Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28 at the Sheraton Hotel, Birmingham. Artists interested in participating who qualify as “unsigned by a major label” must submit this registration form electronically prior to the Friday, July 1st deadline.

Panelists include executives from major record labels and gospel music industry leaders. Award-winning gospel artists will serve as hosts.

Each artist or group will be allotted 10 minutes for his/her/their presentation.
Please note that sound check will begin at 2:30 p.m. each day. The showcase will begin at 3:00 p.m. Persons performing by track must submit their track to the Production Manager by 2:00 p.m. on the day of performance.

Should you have questions or need additional information, please Bishop Brian Moore at bishopbdm@gmail.com or (his assistant) Rev. Rodney Teal at tealgmwa@gmail.com.