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  Associate Newsletter                                                                                                                         06.23.2011
In This Issue
South Showcase Selections
Showcase Application Deadlines
Associate Member Scholarships Available
Advertise With NACA
News & Opinion
Block Book It Now 2.0 

South Showcase Selections Released 


NACA South Logo

The first showcase selections of the 2011-2012 conference season were made public last week when NACA South released the roster for its upcoming conference, which will be held October 13-16 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

 

 

Click here to view a list of all acts selected to participate!

 

Also be on the lookout for more regional conference results in the coming weeks, as they will be posted to naca.org

More Showcase Application Deadlines Approaching

 

Perform at an upcoming regional conference!Only three regions are still accepting showcase applications, and two of them have deadlines within the next two weeks. Whether you apply online or the old-fashioned way, the process has never been easier!  Just follow these steps:  

 


1) Have an active NACA membership for the 2011-2012 year.

2) Purchase an exhibit booth at the respective regional conference.

3) Apply for the showcase via hard copy or online through Sonicbids.

 

As you are preparing your showcase submission materials, don't forget:

  •  On-line submissions via Sonicbids must be submitted by 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME on the deadline date.
  • Hard copy submissions must be RECEIVED BY the published deadline, not simply postmarked on that date.


Showcase Submission Deadlines:


Mid America - Showcase Applications Due June 28, 2011 - submit online
Northeast - Showcase Applications Due July 6, 2011 - submit online
Northern Plains - Showcase Applications Due Nov 15, 2011 - submit online

 

Regional conferences are also looking for unique showcases

to be presented in the Special Events category.Check out what they're looking for and consider submitting applications for those, too!

 

 

Apply For Associate Scholarships 

 

The following scholarships are awarded exclusively to associate members by the NACA® Foundation. Applications for these awards are due by August 1st, 2011.

 

Barry Drake Professional Development Scholarship

East Coast Associate Member Professional Development Scholarship 

 

Click here to view more information and to apply for these great opportunities!   


Note:
You must apply online for these scholarships. Correspondence by mail, e-mail, etc. will not be considered.

 

Advertise With NACA 

Campus Activities Programming Magazine


How would you like to spread the word about your company, agency, or upcoming event to thousands of campus programming professionals and college students across the country? By advertising in one of NACA's publications, you will be doing exactly that!

 

Mid Atlantic Regional Conference ProgramAd space is currently available for the upcoming year in Campus Activities Programming™ magazine, as well as the 2011-2012 Regional Conference programs and the 2012 National Convention program.

 

Click here for ad rates and other important information.  

 

News & Opinion

Are You Checking In? Foursquare Reaches 10 Million Users 

Do you use location based service Foursquare  and encourage your fans to as well?  Have you made it part of your marketing plan yet? If not, you may want to consider doing so. [Hypebot

 


USA Songwriting Competition Extends Deadline Until June 30th
   

Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition®, the world's leading international songwriting event, has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands, and recording artists everywhere. This is open to all, regardless of nationality or country origin.

[songwriting.net ]

 

 

Preparing for the Studio 

So you've finally saved up the money to record your masterpiece. You've found the perfect producer that "gets you" and you've set the date to start recording. Life is good! Now what?

[Music Think Tank]

 

 

9 SEO Tips For Musicians - Simple Steps That Drive Traffic To Your Site  

So you finally have a website for your group or band, but you have no idea how to get traffic there. This is an issue that many musicians go through because they have no real knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization). [Hypebot]

 

The information above does not imply an opinion or endorsement on the part of the NACA office staff, officers or other members of the Association.