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SellaBand Will Provide 180 Rock Band Performances for the Summer of 2009

Today, SellaBand, launches a competition that will give aspiring artists the opportunity to play at the some of the most prestigious arenas in the US. The music portal announces its exclusive agreement to provide SellaBand performers for ArenaFest 2009, a brand new initiative from ArenaWorks Entertainment. SellaBand is the online platform that connects Artists and Fans in an independent movement that levels the playing field in the global music industry.

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"ArenaFest is a groundbreaking concept and fits perfectly in the philosophy of SellaBand. We aim to change what's been ailing the music industry, by being different and innovative,” says Johan Vosmeijer, CEO of SellaBand. “On SellaBand, fans can find funding, as well as, world wide distribution for their music. The only missing link of the concept was the live element. ArenaFest is the perfect answer to that."

ArenaFest is the live social networkTM — an interactive series of events that takes place in Arenas across America in the summer of 2009. During the first year, ArenaFest will schedule 90 interactive events that include sports, gaming, dating, competitions and live entertainment. During each live concert, two up and coming SellaBand bands, with a large online fan base, will get the opportunity to perform live, on stage and be seen and heard by thousands of fans. 

"ArenaFest is a unique series of events. It is a place to meet friends and make new friends during the summer. It offers a break though opportunity for unsigned bands. By opening major arenas for up and coming, online, self-marketed bands, we are providing a conduit to take these bands into the Live world, a forum that before was not possible without major record label backing.  ArenaFest also combines technology that even the most seasoned live concert performers will envy. Fans will be able to interact in real-time with the music, performances and their social communities.  We are developing the rock stars of tomorrow, today” says John Ossenmacher, President of ArenaWorks Entertainment Inc. 

Ossenmacher also stated that: “We chose SellaBand as our exclusive independent music partner, as we regard their concept as an innovative way to level the playing field in the recording industry. The SellaBand model is the future of artist marketing and development."

As of December 1st 2008, information can be found at the following URL: arenafest.sellaband.com.   Here, bands from North America and Europe can sign up and qualify to play at ArenaFest.   Round one begins today.  Bands will be eligible to qualify for Round Two in the following ways (for a full list of rules please see the attached document or visit arenafest.sellaband.com):
• Bands who have reached US$10,000+ in funding will automatically move to Round Two OR,
• Bands who have secured 200+ Believers will automatically move to Round Two
OR,
• Bands who achieve the most votes each week will automatically move to Round Two.

With the support of their fans and music lovers from around the world, anybody with a dream to tour the USA and play at major venues across the nation can compete and engage in a once in a lifetime opportunity for unsigned bands.

Some of the planned ArenaFestTM arenas for the summer of 2009 include American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, The Palace in Detroit, Michigan, US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Toyota Center in Cleveland, Ohio and the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.  SellaBand is the exclusive partner to provide the unsigned bands for ArenaFest.

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About SellaBand
SellaBand is an innovative online music platform, based in Amsterdam, the creative capital of Europe. SellaBand unites Artists and Fans in an independent movement that aims to level the playing field in the global music industry. For the first time in history, a direct relationship is established between artists and fans; artists try to raise funds for a professional recording, fans can invest in unsigned bands and decide who gets signed to SellaBand. Since its launch in August 2006, SellaBand has welcomed 29 Recording Artists who had their albums funded by their fans. Close to $3,000,000 has been invested in unsigned bands on www.sellaband.com.

About ArenaWorks Entertainment
Based in Los Angeles California, ArenaWorks Entertainment, inc. is an innovator of interactive entertainment technology and the leader of Live Social NetworkingTM. In addition to technology and event promotion, Arena Works initiatives include investment and development of; professional sports programs, music technologies, promotion of musical talent and a various charities including the Gift MusicTM Foundation.

Media Contacts
European PR Contact:
Jo Ashford,
+44 7969337607
jo@sellaband.com

Highlights include:
ArenaFest is the first ever - live social networkTM, a combination of audience interactive sports, live music, gaming, dating and entertainment.

ArenaFest will be held in major arenas across America in the summer of 2009

* In its inaugural year, ArenaFest will include 90 different events

* SellaBand is an exclusive music partner for ArenaFest

SellaBand launches a competition today, where unsigned bands can qualify to perform in the largest arenas of America.

SellaBand launch a new platform: http://arenafest.sellaband.com