The Baltimore Initiative has put the wheels in motion again and is gearing up for the much anticipated 2009 release. TBI ’09: In These Economic Times?! has already begun production, but is still accepting inquiries for a select number of bands to add to the 2009 roster. Due to the success of New Blood ’08, the upcoming project will not only welcome the return of nearly every band from last year, but will also seek to increase the headcount. There is no doubt that the success of New Blood ’08 wouldn’t have existed without the contributions of artists outside Baltimore’s city lines. The ’09 project will again encourage the participation of artists from all over Baltimore, Annapolis, DC, etc to join in our efforts. Baltimore is the home base for this movement and always will be, but our doors are open as we welcome new, creative and positive artists to our community. With the much anticipated growth in population, other aspects of the project will increase as well. Expect more shows, an incredibly insightful DVD with questions concerning the economy, health care, Iraq, etc (not at all actually), more elaborate packaging for the comp, private listening parties and more. TBI ’09 is set to take the lessons learned and incredible experiences from the last year’s effort and factor it into the evolution of this movement. TBI ’09 will only be as successful as the artists involved, so please check out the bands from New Blood ’08 and be sure to make an appointment to stop by the studio and discuss the project. Recording is already underway, so don’t miss out on your chance to cash in on TBI ’09: In These Economic Times?!
Included below are details on how to get involved, the benefits of joining TBI and the minimal cost incurred to get the project off the ground. Please note that a single song option has been added for those bands feeling the crunch a little bit more this year.
Artists receive the following by joining The Baltimore Initiative:
- Access and affiliation to a network of likeminded individuals
- 2 songs: tracked, mixed & mastered with NP Recording//multiple sessions included
- Inclusion in The Baltimore Initiative 2009: In These Economic Times?!
- 100 retail-ready copies of the Compilation
- full color replicated CDs packaged in full color cardboard wallets
- 25 units include added DVD of “In These Economic Times?!”
- Photography, Graphic Design and Layout
- 50 Duplicated Discs of your band’s 2 songs in demo packaging
- Inclusion in one of the artist showcases centered around the promotion of the compilation
Costs Incurred by Artist:
Each band will be required to make two payments of $250 spaced throughout the process of assembling this project. The first payment secures the recording sessions and inclusion on the compilation. The second payment is required before manufacturing can begin on the compilation. No additional funds will be required at any other time throughout the process. The music and materials are and will continue to be the sole property of the individual artist that created it.
Single Song Option (because of the economy and all…):
- Access and affiliation to a network of likeminded individuals
- 1 songs: tracked, mixed & mastered with NP Recording//multiple sessions included
- Inclusion in The Baltimore Initiative 2009: In These Economic Times?!
- 50 retail-ready copies of the Compilation
- full color replicated CDs packaged in full color cardboard wallets
- 25 units include added DVD of “In These Economic Times?!”
- Photography, Graphic Design and Layout
- 25 Duplicated Discs of your band’s single in demo packaging
- Inclusion in one of the artist showcases centered around the promotion of the compilation
Cost Incurred by Artist for Single Song Option:
Each band will be required to make one payment of $275. No additional funds will be required at any other time throughout the process. The music and materials are and will continue to be the sole property of the individual artist that created it.
Contact us today: info@npproductions.com or 410.321.9060
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