Checking Out The Competition.

For the past two weeks I have been deep in the world of discovery, looking in to the many different, interesting and sometimes exciting opportunities already available to musicians, fans and music retailers. Generally I feel that the bulk of what can be found on the internet is average and nothing much to be screaming and shouting about, but every now and then there is something almost genius, something you really should know about.

Having said that these are what I believe to be brilliant, innovative ideas that I would also consider to be good competition for when the OSOM website is launched.

JamNOW

“JamNow is a social network aimed at musicians that allows them to create audio content online in real-time. JamNow isn’t a site that simply makes you “post and listen” to audio content: its platform enables real-time music collaboration and lets you schedule live jam sessions and listen to musicians that are playing right in that moment.”

Sellaband

“Sellaband is a music social network that turns the fans and listeners of bands into their producers, asking them to invest in a band or artist they support so that they will be able to get a recording opportunity. Every single investor that supports a successful band will take home a small cut of the profits made by them. Artists not only get financial support but also share 50% of the ad revenue coming from the free downloads of their music.”

I could now go on and bore you to death about all the details, years experiences, success stories and profit in turnover, I won’t but I will say CHECK THEM OUT!

Summer Sundae Fringe Festival

The Summer Sundae Fringe Festival is here again, showcasing Leicester’s talents through a series of different nights across the city and county, with a monster night on Thursday 13th August spanning 9 individual venues showcasing over 40 acts.
Tickets for Fringe Thursday, including the bus service, are only £4 and are available from: Firebug, Donkey, Rockaboom and DMH.

With a target of £6,000 to raise for Leicester and Rutland hospice every ounce of support is needed.

Well

All the best, rock on, I need some sleep now lol

Adam @ OSOM