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BLUE MAN GROUP AND FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL HOST 2ND ANNUAL DRUM OFF Seeking talented and adventurous drummers; winner will receive prize package worth $5,000 from Blue Man Group, DW Drums, Vic Firth, Sabian, Remo and more
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ORLANDO, Fla. March 30, 2015 Blue Man Group launches their second annual Drum Off at the Florida Music Festival, April 16 -18. Interested musicians submit videos, and semi-finalists are chosen on the basis of Creativity, Technical Ability and Musicality. Semi-finalists play live for the judging panel, and 5 finalists will each perform a 90-second session in front of the roaring crowds on the mainstage at the Florida Music Festival on Saturday night, April 18, immediately prior to the headlining band. The judges and the crowd reaction will determine the Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a prize package valued at over $5,000 from Blue Man Group, DW Drums, Sabian, Remo and Vic Firth. Blue Man Group is an international sensation known not only for the three bald and blue characters, but also for the LIVE music that propels the show to an unforgettable climax. Over the years, some of the most talented musicians in the world have played for Blue Man Group, including Tim Alexander (PRIMUS), Blas Elas (SLAUGHTER), Bruce Gordon (I MOTHER EARTH) and even Fred Amisen (SNL, Portandia)! “Blue Man Group is thrilled to partner with the Florida Music Festival to create this opportunity for musicians to show off their skills to thousands of fans at the event, and, hopefully, head home with an incredible prize package,” said Ola Wawryn, Resident General Manager of Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando. More information about the Florida Music Festival, the contest, official rules and entry form can be found at http://www.floridamusicfestival.com/blue-man-group-drum-off/ For tickets and information about Blue Man Group: www.blueman.com Blue Man Group FMF Drum Off Contest Submissions due: 5pm on Friday, April 10 Semi-final Round: Thursday, April 16, 2-6pm at Sideshow (15 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801) Final Round performance: Saturday night, April 18, just prior to headliner Blue Man Group — Blue Man Group is an award-winning global entertainment company best known for its creative stage productions around the world. It developed through collaboration between three close friends, Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Blue Man Group currently has ongoing theatrical productions in Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, New York and Berlin, along with a North American Tour. Along with the theatre show, Blue Man Group is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, has released 5 albums, toured the globe with their “Megastar World Tour,” a rock concert parody, headlined on the Norwegian Epic, contributed to a numerous film scores, performed with orchestras around the country, and appeared in advertising campaigns for prominent brands. Florida Music Festival — Over a 15 year span, the Florida Music Festival has helped gain industry exposure for then great unsigned artists like Taylor Swift, Flyleaf, Manchester Orchestra, Black Tide, The Academy Is, and There For Tomorrow to the who’s who of the music industry and thousands of music fans in Downtown Orlando. The Festival & Conference boast unique events within the context of the weekend, highlighting original artists, including the Florida Grammy Showcase, BMI Brunch and Blue Man Group Drum Off. |
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