25 contestants will earn the
opportunity to learn from prominent music industry leaders during a Music Biz
101 Symposium in New York City
PLANTATION, Fla. and IRVINE, CA – February 27, 2006 – Have you ever wanted the
chance to sit down and speak with major music executives about what it takes to
achieve your music career goals?
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Boost Mobile® today announced the co-sponsorship
of Music Biz 101, a nationwide competition for college students with musical
aspirations aged 18-26. Music Biz 101 offers “up-and-coming” music moguls the
chance to win an all expense paid trip to New York City to attend the Music Biz
101 Symposium on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Twenty-five winners will be granted
the opportunity to interact with leaders in the music business representing
talent management and representation, talent law, production, technology,
labels, journalism and more. Winners will also receive a gift bag including the
Motorola Boost Mobile i875 handset, with a built-in MP3 player and multi-media
capabilities.
To date*, the following members of the music community have signed on to
participate:
- Jason Hirschhorn, Chief Digital Officer, MTV Networks
- Lisa Spiritus, Entertainment Marketing Director - Music, Boost Mobile
- Timbaland, Music Innovator, Producer and Recording Artist
- ?uestlove, Recording Artist, The Roots
- Mimi Valdés, Editor-in-Chief, Vibe Magazine
- Joe Levy, Deputy Managing Editor, Rolling Stone Magazine
- Moni Wolf, Chief Design Officer for iDEN products, Motorola
- Lee Abrams, Chief Programming Officer & Senior Vice President, XM Radio
- Mona Scott, Co-Owner/President, Violator Management (50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, among others)
- Will Griffin, President/CEO, Def On Demand
- Marty Diamond, President, Little Big Man Booking (Agent for Pharrell, Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand)
- Matt Middleton, Entertainment Lawyer for Chris Brown, Fabolous, Juelz Santana among others
- Zeeshan Zaidi, Vice President, Digital Business Operations Group, BMG US Label
- Chris Tetzelli, President, Music Today
- Scott Richman, Vice President and General Manager for AOL City Guide, AOL Music
*Panellists are subject to
change.
“Motorola not only has a long standing commitment to education and technology,
but provides key experiences that tear down the barriers between music
producers and music consumers,” said Peter Aloumanis, general manager, U.S.
Markets Division, Motorola’s iDEN® Mobile Devices. “The Music Biz 101
competition combines both goals by helping aspiring music talent to network
with the leaders and help make their dreams possible.”
“Boost Mobile believes strongly in the positive power and influence of music,”
said Lisa Spiritus, entertainment marketing director - music, Boost Mobile.
“The Music Biz 101 competition will provide students with the opportunity to
interact directly with music executives to understand what it takes to get to
the next level in their music career.”
Live Nation co-developed this custom branded music program with Motorola and
Boost Mobile and is producing the Music Biz 101 Symposium and
Contest. Live Nation is one of the world's largest diversified promoters
and producers of, and venue operators for, live entertainment events.
College students can visit www.musicbiz101contest.com
from February 22, 2006 through March 19, 2006 to register. Each
student must submit a 500-word essay detailing his or her musical aspirations –
whether it’s dreaming of becoming a recording artist or longing to be a music
journalist – by answering a list of questions to qualify for the competition.
Entries will be judged by Motorola and Live Nation executives. The 25 winners
will be notified during the week of March 27.
For more information on the Music Biz 101 Symposium and competition including
official rules and regulations, please visit www.musicbiz101contest.com.
About Boost Mobile
Based in Irvine, California, Boost Mobile, LLC, a subsidiary of Sprint Nextel
Corporation, (NYSE: S), is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused
on offering premium Pay-As-You-Go wireless phones and services to the youth
market. Boost is one of the fastest growing wireless services in the
U.S. and now has more than two million customers the majority of which are
under the age of 25. Boost-branded wireless phones with its exclusive Boost™
Walkie-Talkie service and Re-Boost® Cards are available nationwide at locations
where youth prefer to shop, including national retailers and convenience
stores, and merchants that focus on fashion, music, and action sports-related
activities. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com.
Source: Motorola press release
