TouchTunes is searching for America’s next Breakout Band. Win an audition with Warner Bros. Records A&R. (PRNewsFoto/TouchTunes)
TouchTunes, the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, in 71,000 social venues globally, is searching for America’s next big talent. The second installment of the TouchTunes Breakout Band contest will give unsigned artists a chance to win a live audition with an A&R executive at Warner Bros. Records, $3,000, and a national music promotion on TouchTunes. In addition, Warner Bros. recording artists will lend their expertise to help determine the winner.
Breakout Band puts a modern twist on a “battle of the bands,” reviving the classic live music competition through TouchTunes’ #1 social jukebox mobile app and its network of location-based digital jukeboxes. The contest gives unsigned artists the opportunity to have their music promoted across 60,000 social venues nationwide, as well as opening the door to be heard by a major label.
Peter Gray, EVP, Warner Bros. Records, said “Using TouchTunes’ wide reach to discover new talent, while at the same time connecting their vast audience with Warner Bros. artists, is an exciting initiative. We’re thrilled to be aligned with TouchTunes and look forward to hearing the music that emerges.”
Unsigned artists will compete by submitting one original song for consideration at www.touchtunesbreakoutband.com. The first 500 submissions will be added to a themed playlist and promoted nationally across the TouchTunes network. Fans of participating bands will be encouraged to download the TouchTunes mobile app, find nearby locations, and blast their favorite band’s music at their local hangout. Entries will be accepted across all music genres and be evaluated on a variety of criteria, including creativity, originality, and public appeal. The winning artist will be announced in March 2016.
“We’re so excited to partner with Warner Bros. Records on the second installment of Breakout Band,” said Vicki Saunders, SVP, Marketing and Programming for TouchTunes. “We’re giving unsigned artists a real chance to make a name for themselves and the opportunity to tap into TouchTunes’ massive reach to promote their music to millions of music fans nationwide.”
To view the official rules for the contest, visit www.touchtunesbreakoutband.com/rules.
About TouchTunes
TouchTunes is the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, featured in over 71,000 bars and restaurants across North America and Europe. TouchTunes’ platform provides location-based digital solutions that encourage social interactions through shared experiences. Music is at the core of TouchTunes’ experience with millions of songs played daily across the network and a mobile app that lets users find nearby jukebox locations, create playlists, and control the music in-venue directly from their phone. The mobile app is available on the iOS and Android platforms and has been downloaded over 4 million times. TouchTunes’ award-winning products and services also include an integrated photo booth, the first fully licensed commercial karaoke system and an interactive TV messaging and engagement solution. Attract Media, a division of TouchTunes, is a highly scalable digital out-of-home activation platform that provides targeted advertising and promotional opportunities for consumer brands. TouchTunes is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, Montreal and London. For more information visit www.touchtunes.com.