CMJ Network and Philips Join Forces To Develop Up And Coming Artists
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Oct 3, 2002--With the help of consumers and CMJ Network (CMJ), Philips Electronics is searching for the 2002 Streamium Artist.
The winning artist, decided by online voting by music enthusiasts, Philips and CMJ, will perform at the CMJ Music Marathon Opening Night Party, Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at the Roxy in New York City. The program is part of the Philips New Music CD Series featured in CMJ Magazine running now through October.
From August through October 2002, listeners can log onto www.cmj.com/philips and vote for their favorite artist featured on three discs of Philips New Music Series. Visitors to the site can also register to win assorted products from Philips.
''Teaming up with CMJ provides Philips with the unique opportunity to work with emerging artists in their quest to be discovered,'' said Michael Lang, general manger, audio/video Philips Electronics, North America. ''The search for the Streamium Artist represents our commitment to the music community and providing both consumers and artists with innovative new solutions that help enhance their music experience.''
''Philips` sponsorship of CMJ Music Marathon demonstrates its passion for helping and promoting up and coming artists,'' said Robert Haber, CEO, CMJ Network, Inc. ''Working with Philips provides CMJ with the opportunity to work with the leader in digital entertainment and continues to broaden our resources that we can provide to the music community. We look forward to expanding our involvement with Philips to help discover and promote the artists of tomorrow.''
CMJ Music Marathon is the largest event of its kind, drawing attendees from all sectors of the music business and tens of thousands of consumers who converge on New York City to discover, debate and discern the latest in new music and new technology. In addition to showcasing thousands of performers in venues all over the city, CMJ Music Marathon hosts four days of non-stop events, including panels, keynote speeches, mentoring sessions, tutorials, demo listening, and a lively, interactive exhibition area.
In addition to the daytime events and nighttime showcases, CMJ also offers its attendees the best in new and innovative films. CMJ FilmFest was the first to screen Quentin Tarantino`s Pulp Fiction, in 1994 and ever since has presented a stunning array of independent features, shorts and documentaries, as well as major studio premieres.
About CMJ
The CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with the best in new music through print, interactive media and live events. CMJ New Music Monthly, launched in 1993, was the first consumer magazine to include a bound-in CD sampler. CMJ New Music Report, a weekly trade magazine launched in 1978, is the source for proprietary charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and trend-forward music retail. CMJ.com harnesses the interactive and multimedia capabilities of the Internet to offer a rich music-discovery service, information resources, and community to new music fans, professionals, and artists. CMJ Events produces live music events and conferences, including the CMJ Music Marathon, the largest music industry event of its kind, which celebrates its 22nd anniversary in New York City on October 30, 2002.
About Philips
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world`s biggest electronics companies and Europe`s largest, with sales of EUR 32.3 billion in 2001. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Its 184,000 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors, and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.newscenter.philips.com/usa.
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