W.O.A International is a global Entertainment Company that houses W.O.A Records, W.O.A Studios and W.O.A Management and has a background in conceptualizing and organizing world class live concerts and festivals.

W.O.A International's Tour of India '08 (now an annual production) featured the worlds best international independent artists performing in major venues across India including The Hard Rock Cafe’s. The India Tour '08 had W.O.A Records artists including World Music Star & W.O.A founder Oliver Sean,  American Singer/Songwriter Jesus Aaron and various other International artists from across the world. 

The tour has been supported supported by various media and is growing in the media coverage expected assuring great media coverage in 2009. This includes spots/interviews with the artistes on Major Radio and TV Stations, which W.O.A is known to deliver.

Additionally, a compilation CD is produced by W.O.A Records comprising of all the artists on every annual tour. The compilation is sold all across India at Planet M’s, Music Worlds and various other stores and Internationally across 3000 Record Stores and Online on  iTunes, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, Sony Tunes etc. 

One Music Video is also produced comprising of all the artistes. The music video is to support sales of the compilation CD & promotions of the tour.

The entire event is co-coordinated by W.O.A Events.

 The venues sourced out are some of India's best known live performance clubs e.g Hard Rock Cafe, Kala Academy etc

The 2009 tour is expected to bigger, louder, better and sexier - artistes who missed out on the India Tour 2008 can submit today for the 2009 tour! 

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  FAQ: for 2009

Q: What are the specifics dates?  Which Cities?

A: The dates are 15th of April '09 till the 30th of April '09 plus 5 days for a video shoot and press meets etc... Cities are Goa, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kerala, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Calcutta and more venues / cities being added - 2009 venues are still being finalized.

 

Q: Are all bands traveling together hitting the same shows, or is it separate circuits?

A: Artists will be doing some gigs together and some shows separately. Travel is usually by Luxury buses and A/C Trains

 

Q: What is a typical performance like (number of sets/ hours etc)?

A: The show will be a 2 and a half hour to 3 hour performance with each artiste doing 3 to 5 songs... Solo shows will be longer and could be upto 1 hour sets.

 

Q: What is a typical accommodation like?

A: Acomodation will not be 5 star hotels (which we normally arrange if it is an individual artiste). The stay for this event will be in Business Class hotels / Bungalows / Serviced Apartments - (all perfectly safe and decent). Meals are to be arranged by the artists except on days of performances where all meals will be arranged by the event organiser.

 

Q: Does your company handle the backline/FOH and core instruments (ala drums).   Specifically, what would we need to bring with us?

A: Drums, Sound System, Lights, Engineer will be organised by W.O.A International . The Artiste needs to bring along his/her personal instrument (guitar, keys, tambourine) if its a DJ then his own turntables, CDs etc.

 

Q: What expenses does W.O.A cover for the tour? Publicity, promotions, travel, accommodations, the film shoot, I see food is the artists cost.

A: All domestic travel, stay, food during concerts, promos and film shoot

is taken care of by the W.O.A Events division. International travel is

the artists responsibility

Q: How many artists are involved in the tour?

A: Maximum 6 acts

Q: I am a solo artist with a band, is it possible for me to bring some of the members with me?

A: We would suggest coming down with minus 1 tracks – unless it is absolutely necessary.

Q: Can I arrange other performances not included in the W.O.A tour?

A: During the tour this is not allowed - you can once the tour is completed.

Q: Is the cost of getting to India subsidised in any way for the bands by

WOA?

A: The International travel is the responsibility of the artist - all other costs are handled by the Events team.

Q: Is the cost of travelling from city to city, venue to venue including

moving gear around covered by WOA?

A: Yes - this is covered

Q: Is there any financial incentive for the 2 weeks

A: The artists can sell their merchandise and keep 100% of this revenue.

Q: Can you please provide me with the actual call code and country to

contact you direct as I would like to discuss the tour in person and I am

having trouble getting through to you

A: We can be reached on +91-9326126670 or email: info@woarecords.com

Q: Do you have age restrictions as the band members will range from ages 13 to 18 at that time but would be accompanied by the parents.

A: For underage artists we allow 1 guardian to travel with the whole troupe.

Q: Can we submit via snail mail?

A: You have to submit on this site and send your EPK/Bio etc via email to submissions@woarecords.com or you can send your press kit via snail mail to:

W.O.A International

B7, Shangri la Apts.,

St. Marys Colony

Miramar Panaji

Goa 403001

INDIA

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