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The India Tour : Submissions Open

FEATURED EVENT : THE W.O.A RECORDS ANNUAL INDIA TOUR 2010
It has been a fantastic year in 2009 for W.O.A International and wrapping it up was the India Tour 2009 which was a phenomenal success - check out all the latest videos, updates, press cuttings on the W.O.A Blog. WIth the success of the India Tour and the unprecedented growth of this event the support for the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 has now come in from the Government of Goa & India thus making it THE most prestigious tour for an artist to be on to break into India and captuyre the hearts and minds of a people that LOVE music and WELCOME International Independent artists with much love.
The coolest news we have for you now is that the India Tour 2010 submissions have already started and if you missed out on the 2008 and 2009 tour this is your chance to get in on this fantastic and one of a kind tour of India - it is the LARGEST and MOST FAMOUS Independent Artists tour that includes the hottest venues and the largest media conglomerates being a part of this festival.
Also we must inform you that for 2010 all artists who submit will also automatically be included in the W.O.A IIMF (International Independent Music festival) in Goa which is slated to be a one of a kind festival in this region which is to be held during the time of the India Tour. The IIMF has a quota of 40 artists it can select and is a selection process separate from the India Tour.
The W.O.A Records India Tour is the Biggest International Independent Artists Tour to take place in India and has been in place since 2008 with the first tour seeing an unprecedented following from fans and media in general. The tour is now an annual production and getting bigger every year.   The tour has been supported by various media and is growing in the media coverage expected. This includes spots/interviews with the artistes on Major Radio and TV Stations, interviews on India's largest newspapers and magazines and promo meets at various festivals and events 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 6000 Record Stores and Online on iTunes, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, Amazon, Sony Tunes etc.

One Music Video/Rockumentary 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 2010 tour is expected to bigger, louder, better and sexier - artistes who missed out on the India Tour 2008 & 2009 Tours can submit today for the 2010 tour!

FAQ: For The India Tour
Q: What are the specifics dates? Which Cities?
A: The dates are 24th October to 5th November 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/edited. Note that the dates are liable to change.

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/the Venue Sponsors.

Q: How many artists are involved in the tour?
A: Maximum 5 to 10 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 traveling 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 via our submissions page

SUBMIT NOW

SUBMISSIONS ALSO OPEN CURRENTLY FOR:
THE W.O.A RECORDS JAZZ TOUR - INDIA
THE W.O.A RECORDS MIDDLE EAST TOUR - DUBAI
THE W.O.A INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - GOA

For further info on these tours email us.

submissions oPEN

The Dubai Tour 2010 (Extended) and the India Tour 2010 currently open for submissions
INDIA TOUR SUBMISSIONS ENDS TODAY 31st AUGUST 2010

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W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR 2010 SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED TILL SEPTEMBER 5th!!!

“You did an amazing job with the India tour. I do not know of any other record label that would support independent artists and bring them on an international tour. I admire what you have done. In the future when I can make a living from my music I would also like to do something similar” - Kallii

“Hey Sean, Just wanted to say thank you for all of your help, it was absolutely amazing. The trip was a life changing experience, and I am extremely grateful for it” - Carl Dawkins, Cypher16

“Hey there Oliver. Just wanted to say a big thanks for a wonderful experience in playing all over your beatiful country. and for the opportunity to see and taste India as well. I also made some really great friends and will be keeping in touch with them for life now. And it was great to get to know more about you on a personal level. When you come to Australia, we'll go take a couple bikes for test rides! :)” - Nathan Hein, Risemann

“Just wanted to send you guys a big thank you for all you work in preparing and organising the tour. You all made it as easy as possible for us as artists.Thanks again W.O.A looking forward to a great future together” - Craig Fraser

“I would like to offer my sinscerest thanks to WOA, Oliver and the boys for showing all us 2009 tour artists a fantastic time and great friendship and hospitality”- Danny John, The Danny John Trio

“First of all I would just like to say thank-you from the Cypher16 boys for booking some great venues, putting us up in some wonderful hotels and generally looking after us. The experience of coming out and touring in India for the first time was really incredible and we'll remember it for the rest of our lives” - Jack Doolan, Cypher16

“Thanks for a great tour and time in India! I hope it have had the impact you were aiming for and that you are happy with the tour and our performances” - Monica Welander, Monica & The Explosion

“I must say a big thank you to every one @ woa records ...For making my dream come true ... and i am living it .. :)” - Saurabh Som, W.O.A Record Label Artist

“It is truly a pleasure working with W.O.A International” - Winnie

(Mark Hvilsted, Denmark - Singer /Songwriter - W.O.A Management Artist)

“The video is absolutely spectacular. Fantastic. Perfect. I love it just as it is. Thank you very, very much Oliver.” - Love Alison

(Alison Woods, UK - Poet/Songwriter/Singer - W.O.A Records Artist)

“Wanted to drop you a line and say much love, tons of fun touring around with you and Sparky, Lloyd, Elvis, Richard, Conrad. Thanks for everything” - Jesus (Jesus Aaron, USA Singer/Songwriter - W.O.A Management Artist & India Tour 2008 Headliner)

“W.O.A. is manifesting their intention of getting the world to know about their indenpendent and unsigned artists. I am very proud to be one of them. Also great to know, that GCZ has more then just one mission; Respect the animals!” - Emma (Emma Ninel W.O.A Records Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 1 Artist)

“Got the Goa Chillout CDs. Thanks for sending them all the way from India! xo” - Shakti (Shakti,USA - Singer/Bassist- W.O.A Records GCZ1 Artist)

“How did you guys do this? You put us on the same CD as Nelly Furtado and Neneh Cherry. Thank you so much” - Luna Blanca - Germany (Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 1 Artist)