Category Archives: Announcements

Video Contest

The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau is conducting an online video contest that seems to be a great opportunity for Belmont students. We’re asking for video submissions expressing the videographer’s view of the alternative side to Nashville’s music scene. It’s completely free to enter and the grand prize winner will receive $2,500, a trip to Nashville (air & hotel for out-of-towners or gas card and … Continue reading Video Contest »

MUSIC CITY MADNESS CONTEST

CMT.com and Comcast have partnered to bring live auditions to Nashville, Pittsburgh, Knoxville and Atlanta as the network searches for the next breakout country music act in the third annual MUSIC CITY MADNESS. Undiscovered singer/songwriters will have a chance to video tape an original song and submit it to CMT.com’s national online competition. One grand prize winner from each city will be guaranteed a spot … Continue reading MUSIC CITY MADNESS CONTEST »

MUSIC CITY JAM TICKETS

Belmont Faculty, Staff and Students are being offered a special discount for this years’ Music City JAM on August 31st at Riverfront Park. Download THIS COUPON for the buy one get one free offer. For more info on the event, check out the website at www.musiccityjam.net.

Student Graphic Designer Position

The Curb College Dean’s office seeks a student graphic designer to work on various projects in the 2008-2009 academic year—including a program for the ASCAP Writers’ Night Series, a template for the Curb College News (bi-annual newsletter), and a layout for our “Curb College Spotlight” page in the Vision. Download the application and submission instructions HERE. For questions, contact Suzanne Clement at clements@mail.belmont.edu

International Songwriting Competition

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2008 competition. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 62 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. This year’s competition includes many new celebrity and industry judges and the inclusion of a Music Video category. Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter songs via … Continue reading International Songwriting Competition »

Gone Country Finale

Renegade 83 and CMT bring you the finale concert of the hit docu-series: Gone Country. Come watch iconic musicians of all genres (Rock, Pop, R&B, etc) debut their original song as they attempt to cross over into the strongest fan base in America – country music. On behalf of host and superstar John Rich (of the critically acclaimed and award winning duo Big & Rich), … Continue reading Gone Country Finale »

Mix Nashville Student Registration

Mix Nashville will be an in-depth conference centering on Nashville, “the hottest recording market in the country today,”–Mix Magazine This May 20th and 21st, Soundcheck Nashville will be reserved for 2-days of master classes, hands-on demos, music provided by American Songwriter and the Mix Room devoted to two-days of all-day programming, including panels on: Studio Recording, Demo tips and techniques for Songwriters/Artists, Hit song production, … Continue reading Mix Nashville Student Registration »

Jingle Writing Competition

CBS and Mark Burnett Productions have teamed up to find the greatest undiscovered marketing genius for a new show, “Jingles”! We are looking for teams of (preferably) 2-3 people to write and perform product jingles. A team could be anything from a brother/sister team to a singing comedy duo or a barbershop quartet! Do you think you could use your quick mind, great sense of … Continue reading Jingle Writing Competition »

’08-’09 CURB CAFÉ AUDIO COORDINATOR APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Are you interested in coordinating audio in the Curb Cafe? The application and job description are now available. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Cottrill at cottrillt@mail.belmont.edu or x6614. Application deadline is June 2nd. Job Description This person would report directly to Tony Cottrill, coordinator of live sound and would be in charge of coordinating and maintaining live audio related production for the … Continue reading ’08-’09 CURB CAFÉ AUDIO COORDINATOR APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE! »

The 2008 LEADERSHIP MUSIC DIGITAL SUMMIT

Tuesday, April 22nd, CEC Presented in partnership with Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Curb Event Center, Nashville, TN Belmont University Curb College majors are invited to participate in the Digital Summit at no charge. The full schedule of events for the day can be found at http://www.digitalsummit.org. If you want to attend any part of the day’s events, register by … Continue reading The 2008 LEADERSHIP MUSIC DIGITAL SUMMIT »