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Sunday, December 06, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music
Submissions are now open for the 2010 Dirt Fest event at the Birch Run Expo Center. We encourage bands of all genres to submit as we plan to widen the diversity of music offered at the show.

If you're interested in performing at Dirt Fest 14 please send all of the following:


• (2) copies of your latest recording
• Press Kit with bio, photo, and press
• Contact info of one 1 person who handles your band's business
• Check or Money order for $15.00 US payable to "Dirt Fest"
DIRT FEST
P.O. Box 87
Frankenmuth, MI 48734


Why do I have to submit?
We get far too many requests each year from bands urging us to check out their band. As much as we'd love to review every band that comes our way, we simply cannot keep up. 

Why is there a fee?
Giving a fair review of an artist's material takes at least 15-30 minutes per band (listening to album tracks, visiting websites, myspaces, facebooks, what-have-you). Hundreds of bands submit each year. Every submission is carefully reviewed. Consider an average of 250 bands at 20 minutes a piece. That's close to 85 solid hours of nothing but checking out bands. The fee covers things like our Submission Staff's time and postage related to subsequent correspondence. 

Our band doesn't have a press kit. Is that absolutely necessary?
Yes. Keep in mind a press kit is essentially your band's resume or "First Impression" to any promoter. A professional press kit (including photos, biography, album, links to websites) allows you to present any information you'd like and put that right in front of the person who will decide whether or not they'd like to work with you. The more effort put into a press kit, the better the impression you leave. It's a testament to how seriously you take your band, and how strong your work ethic is. Not to mention the fact that once you assemble your press kit to meet our requirements, you'll have that for use when booking any other show. In other words, you kill multiple birds with one stone by getting it out of the way now.

Does submitting guarantee my band a slot on Dirt Fest?
No. There are only so many slots available. Bands are chosen based on a number of factors including presentation of press kit, quality of recording, frequency of performance, label backing, and other things. However, we understand that not everyone has the same resources as someone else. We take many things into consideration and promise to give your band a thorough review and sporting chance. After all, we're here to help bring your band to the next level.

Will my band get paid for playing Dirt Fest?
That is entirely up to you and your commitment level.



Currently listening:
Downward Is Heavenward
By HUM
Release date: 1998-01-27
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Saturday, July 11, 2009 
http://www.dirtfest.com/DF2009ProgramWeb.pdf

Click here for DIRT FEST 13 set times!
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 
The Entries are in!  The contestants are:

Luke Smith - Eye of The Beholder
Matt Moy - Bahamut
Tyler Johnson - The 2nd System
Adam Wilson - Ghost of Maine
Cody McCoy - Algore
Chuck Pemberton - Deadringer
Skylar Hendrix - Alls Quiet
Paul Bissonnette Jr - I Decay
Mike Kreger - Battlecross
Corey Newsom - An Oath In Blood
Adam Hampton - Desiring Dead Flesh

Click here to Vote for the Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer!

see www.sickdrummer.com for voting rules. Only one entry per person allowed.


GOOD LUCK
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 
Go to www.sickdrummer.com and create a free user account. Then login to check out our Year Anniversary Issue today! This issue features Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Vinnie Paul of Pantera, Pete Sandoval of Morbid Angel, Kai Hahto of Wintersun, Bobby Jarzombek of Spastic Ink, Mario Duplantier of Gojira, Matt Greiner of August Burns Red and much, much more... Including your chance to win a 15-ply Maple Destroyer Snare from Spaun!
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 

DARKEST HOUR’S “THE ETERNAL RETURN” DEBUTS AT #104 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200…HIGHEST OF THEIR CAREER

Appearing at DIRT FEST July 11th

 

DARKEST HOUR’s crushing new album, The Eternal Return, debuted at #104 this week on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and landed at the #1 position on the Heatseekers chart as well as #16 on the Independent chart! The Eternal Return scored the band’s highest chart position of their career and moved over 4800 units in its first week. The band’s previous release, 2007’s Deliver Us, reached #110.

 

Guitarist Mike Schleibaum commented on the album’s chart position: “We really appreciate everyone that went out and bought our new CD the first week it was released. This is the highest we’ve ever charted on Billboard! We are also really excited about all of the contest winners. Make sure to come hang out with us at this year’s Summer Slaughter Tour, you can find us barbecuing in the parking lot.”

 

The success of The Eternal Return caps off what has been a phenomenal summer for the band. DARKEST HOUR is currently on the Summer Slaughter tour, tearing up stages across the country, and the band has also given out TONS of prizes in their “Eternal Giveaway” contest, and there are still several prizes available. Today is the last day of eligibility, so be sure to visit www.victorymetal.com/darkesthour to see the full list and enter your code!

 

Along with such great prizes as a house party featuring a DARKEST HOUR performance, signed instruments, tickets and backstage passes, the band is offering membership to their brand-new fan club, the CIRCLE PIT CREW!  Membership in the fan club entitles members to exclusive band content including:

Exclusive Circle Pit Crew T-Shirt

Contests for meet and greet opportunities, tickets to shows, etc…

Monthly random give-aways (merchandise, used drumsticks, signed posters, used cymbals, guitar picks, signed CD inserts, and more!)

Members-only website, with updates from the band, on-line chats with band members, a forum, and media available only to Circle Pit Crew members

 For more info on the DARKEST HOUR CIRCLE PIT CREW FAN CLUB, check out www.fansiteproductions.com/darkesthour.

 

The Eternal Return, released June 23, on Victory Records, is DARKEST HOUR’s sixth full-length album. The band tapped producer Brian McTernan (Senses Fail, Thrice, From Autumn to Ashes) and recorded at his Baltimore, MD-based Salad Days Studio. DARKEST HOUR is currently on the Summer Slaughter tour along with Necrophagist, Suffocation, and many more!
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 
ARE YOU THE SICKEST DIRT FEST DRUMMER?  email velda@dirtfest.com to register.  Entires begin on June 24 and end on June 30.  Voting begins July 1st.  The 'Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer wins a feature in the September issue of  Sick Drummer Magazine, a set of Zildjian Z3 Cymbals, a det of Aquarian Drum heads, and mad props forever!!  Imagine a feature about you and your band in an issue of Sick Drummer Magazine...Put that in your Electronic Press Kit pipe and SMOKE IT!!

Also, be sure to check out special appearances by the drummers of the Summer Slaughter tour at the Sick Drummer Magazine booth at Dirt Fest.  Scroll down to read the press release!


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2009
 
 
Metal Festival to Celebrate Extreme Drumming with
Summer Slaughter Drummer Signing Sessions
and ‘Sickest Local Drummer’ Contest
13th Annual Dirt Fest & Sick Drummer Magazine Announce ‘Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer’ Contest.
Special Appearances by John Longstreth, Romain Goulon and more
 
BIRCH RUN, MI- June 18, 2009 –SICK DRUMMER MAGAZINE, the sickest drum magazine on the planet, and the 13th Annual DIRT FEST announce today they will join metal forces to celebrate the art of extreme percussion with special appearances by the Summer Slaughter drummers and a chance for a local shredder to be featured among the greats as the ‘SICKEST DIRTFEST DRUMMER.’
Headlining this year’s Dirt Fest is German technical metal band NECROPHAGIST, who bring 2009 Summer Slaughter tour mates ORIGIN, DARKEST HOUR, DYING FETUS, BORN OF OSIRIS, WINDS OF PLAGUE, and more to what has become Michigan’s largest and longest-running Metal and Alternative festival. Dubbed ‘The Most Extreme Tour of the Summer’, this year’s Dirt Fest will undoubtedly blast-beat tiny Birch Run, MI and nearby tourist destination Frankenmuth off the Michigan map on July 11th.
Headlining the promotional appearances at The Sick Drummer Magazine Booth will be:
 
John Longstreth of Origin
Romain Goulon of  Necrophagist
Trey Williams of Dying Fetus
KC Howard of Decrepit Birth
Janne Parviainen of Ensiferum
Justine "Juice" Éthier of Blackguard
Dan Carle of After the Burial
 
…and more are expected to appear.

Headlining drummers are also expected to help fans pick the ‘SICKEST DIRT FEST DRUMMER’ among 30-40 local bands at Dirt Fest.  The contest, to be held at http://www.dirtfest.com and www.sickdrummer.com , will give local performers widespread exposure and a chance to win a feature in the September 2009 issue of Sick Drummer Magazine, A set of the new Z3 Zildjian Cymbals, a set of Aquarian Drumheads and other prizes. Entrants must be drummers scheduled to perform at this year’s Dirt Fest, register online and upload a video of their performances by July 1, 2009.  Voters are encouraged to vote online and at the Sick Drummer Magazine Booth at the event.
 
About Dirt Fest
For over a decade, Dirt Fest has grown from a small, regional outdoor music event to Michigan’s  ‘must see’ annual music festival featuring a diverse lineup of the biggest up and coming alternative, electronic and indie acts from all over the world.  Drawing crowds from all over the Midwest and Canada, Dirt Fest has quickly become the staple outdoor music festival that has served as a significant launching pad for many band’s careers.  In addition to the headlining acts, upwards of 50 bands have been hand picked to perform the festival including popular favorites Hey Bastard, Your Best Friend, Besieged, I Decay, Battlecross, Deadringer, Konniption Fit and more. Added attractions, extreme sports and music demonstrations, eclectic vendors and contests will round out the Dirt Fest 13 experience. For more information please go to www.dirtfest.com


About Sick Drummer Magazine
Sick Drummer Magazine, called ‘The Sickest Drum Magazine on the Planet’ is a digital, interactive music magazine with over 25,000 subscribers and followers of their social media.  Launched in 2006, Sick Drummer is one of the fastest growing and most innovative online publications for extreme metal drummers.  Having over 20 of the world's most extreme drummers as contributing columnists, sound engineers conducting interviews with studios, original and informative content and an interactive platform, Sick Drummer is quickly becoming the most comprehensive industry publication for metal drummers, musicians and fans alike.  Contributors include Derek Roddy, Sean Reinert, Charlie Zeleny, John Merryman, Bobby Jarzombek, Dave Culross, Adam Jarvis, Elliot Hoffman, Tim Yeung and many others.  For more information about Sick Drummer Magazine, go to www.sickdrummer.com .

contact: Velda Garcia velda@dirtfest.com
or Ian Macdonald ian@sickdrummer.com
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 
http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/06/22/metalsucks-now-sponsoring-dirt-fest-13/#comments
METALSUCKS NOW SPONSORING DIRT FEST 13



Everyone from Vince’s former home state of Michigan: MetalSucks is proud to now be co-sponsoring Dirt Fest 13, which will take place Saturday, July 11 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. The show will feature Necrophagist, Darkest Hour, Winds of Plague, Born of Osiris, Origin, and a whole bunch of awesome bands – PLUS 30 – 40 local bands, at least some of whom are bound to be finds. In other words: it promises to be a pretty kick-ass day.
And to sweeten the deal, the fest is teaming with Sick Drummer magazine for a “Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer” contest. Press release after the jump!
The contest, to be held at http://www.dirtfest.com and www.sickdrummer.com, will give local performers widespread exposure and a chance to win a feature in the September 2009 issue of Sick Drummer Magazine, A set of the new Z3 Zildjian Cymbals, a set of Aquarian Drumheads and other prizes. Entrants must be drummers scheduled to perform at this year’s Dirt Fest, register online and upload a video of their performances by July 1, 2009. Voters are encouraged to vote online and at the Sick Drummer Magazine Booth at the event.
Get more details of the show and the concert here!
-Axl, Vince, and Everyone at MetalSucks
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 
SickDrummer and Dirt Fest have some really exciting promotions and contests that just might name your drummer as the 'Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer' AND introduce you to the world's most extreme drummers at the Sickdrummer.com booth.

Details to come!  stay tuned!
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Thursday, June 04, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
From Blabbermouth:


Dirt Fest, Michigan's premier independent outdoor music festival, will celebrate 13 years of metal and alternative music mayhem on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run.

The 13th annual Dirt Fest boasts an impressive lineup of well known hard rock, metal, alternative, and punk acts as well as a plethora of cutting edge bands. Headlining this year's Dirt Fest is German technical metal band NECROPHAGIST, who brings 2009 Summer Slaughter tourmates ORIGIN, DARKEST HOUR, DYING FETUS, BORN OF OSIRIS, WINDS OF PLAGUE and more to what has become Michigan's largest and longest-running metal and alternative festival. FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, THE MESSENGER and KILL PARADISE and other national bands that are expected to appear.

Dirt Fest has grown from a small, regional outdoor music event to Michigan's "must -see" annual music festival featuring a diverse lineup of the biggest up-and-coming alternative, electronic and indie acts from all over the world. Drawing crowds from all over the Midwest and Canada, Dirt Fest has quickly become the staple outdoor music festival that has served as a significant launching pad for many band's careers.

"This may be Dirt Fest's biggest year yet," says Dirt Fest organizer Matt Dalton. "With a long-awaited NECROPHAGIST album this summer, the popularity of the Summer Slaughter tours in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia and with the success of some of the alternative acts, interest in this festival has captured the interest of the most dedicated heavy metal fans and scene kids from across the region."

Dirt Fest 13 will also feature up to 50 hand-picked local and regional acts to play the festival. Added attractions, extreme sports and music demonstrations, eclectic vendors and contests will round out the Dirt Fest 13 experience.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $29 day-of-show and are available from DirtFest.com as well as various retail outlets across Michigan. Dirt Fest 13 is an all-ages show.

Dirt Fest 13 billing is shaping up as follows:


NECROPHAGIST
ENSIFERUM
DARKEST HOUR
WINDS OF PLAGUE
DYING FETUS
BORN OF OSIRIS
ORIGIN
BENEATH THE MASSACRE
AFTER THE BURIAL
DECREPIT BIRTH
BLACKGUARDENVY ON THE COAST
KILL PARADISE
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
THE MESSENGER
FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS
I DECAY
BATTLECROSS
RED I FLIGHT
BAHAMUT
DEADRINGER
Currently listening:
EPITAPH
By Necrophagist
Release date: 2004-08-03
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Friday, March 27, 2009 
Is your band dedicated, talented, and ready to play for thousands of people? If not read no further.



You're still here. Cool.

To be considered for a slot on Dirt Fest 13, you MUST do the follow these instructions.

Submit the following to Dirt Fest's booking department:
- 2 Copies of your best recorded material (CD-Rs are fine!)
- 1 Photo of your band
- Contact information (Phone, Email, AND Mailing Address) of ONE reliable person in your band who handles your business
- $15 submission fee (Check payable to DIRT FEST)

Pack all that up, and send it to:

Dirt Fest

P.O. Box 87

Frankenmuth, MI

48734

Or submit with Sonic Bids!

www.sonicbids.com/dirtfest2009

If you are selected, you'll hear from us. If not, don't be offended! :-)



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