Attention Jazz and Blues Artists: Chance to win HK$250,000! |爵士和布魯斯藝術家注意：有機會贏得25萬港元|爵士和布鲁斯艺术家注意：有机会赢得25万港元！|Attention Jazz and Blues Artists: Chance to win HK$250,000!

Dear alive artists and community members –

We'd like to let everyone know about another great opportunity through one of our partners.  The Venetian Macao is sponsoring an International Jazz and Blues Competition on May 25-27th as part of their Venetian Mardi Gras Carnival.  They’ve asked alive to help get the word to Asia’s best solo artists and bands in the Jazz and Blues genre:

The best part is the prizes – 12 finalists will be flown all expenses paid to Macau to compete and the grand prize for the winner is HK$250,000 (approximately US$32,000)!  Second and third place are HK$150,000 (US$19k) and HK$100,000 (US$13k) respectively.  Wow, big money for a band competition!

Entry is FREE but the deadline is coming up SOON – May 4th!  So don't delay!

Go to this address for more info and registration -

http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/ And here’s the full competition announcement from the Venetian -

Entry Deadline Extended for Asia’s Richest Jazz & Blues Competition Entries close Friday, May 4, 2012, 6 pm (HK time)

(Hong Kong, April 25, 2012) – The Venetian Carnival has extended the entry date for budding performers looking to participate in the inaugural International Jazz & Blues Band Competition. Entries will now close at 6 pm (HK time) on Friday, May 4, 2012.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see a set of finalists flown to Macao to perform as part of the three-day Venetian Carnival from May 25 - 27, with flights and accommodation sponsored by The Venetian Macao, for a chance to play and be seen by the best in the industry. The hopefuls will also be competing for an impressive cash prize from a pool of HK$500,000 (approx. US$64,000).

“Entries to date have exceeded expectations with the sheer number of high-calibre talent,” said Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited. “We received a flood of interest from not just Hong Kong and Asia, but from as far away as Australia and Europe.

“Extending the entry closing date to May 4 seemed an obvious decision to allow more talented artists the opportunity to enter, elevating the competition even higher and further shining a spotlight on this wealth of creative musical talent.”

For more information on the International Jazz & Blues Band Competition, including entry requirements, please see www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/; or to stay up to date on the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/venetianmacao.

 

Entry Details

Open to all international jazz and blues performers; entrants should visit www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/ to submit an entry form and upload a video by 6 pm (HK time), May 4, 2012.

Reviewed by a panel of high-profile, industry-leading music veterans, 12 successful entrants will enjoy a package of flights, ferry tickets, accommodation and food & beverage sponsored by The Venetian Macao. The competition is open to individual artists, vocalists and instrumentalists alike as well as groups of up to six musicians.

Spanning the three-day festival, the competition features prizes that include a chance to take home part of a cash prize pool of HK$500,000 (approx US$64,000):

First Place:             HK$250,000 (approx. US$32,000)

Second Place:        HK$150,000 (approx. US$19,000)

Third Place:            HK$100,000 (approx. US$13,000) Entry is easy, with participants asked to share a web link to a live performance via online channels such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

About The Venetian Carnival

With avid support from the Macau Government Tourist Office, The Venetian Carnival takes centre stage as Asia’s definitive event of 2012.

Famous for its unrivalled display of glamour, glitz, live entertainment, style and vibrant energy, this year’s carnival will be no exception. A reflection on the New Orleans jazz and blues scene, entertainers from all corners of the globe will be flown in; from New Orleans, the Michael Foster Project brass band and four time Emmy award nominee Pine Leaf Boys, to the ten-time Grammy award-winning American musician George Benson.

The Venetian Macao outdoor lagoon will be transformed into New Orleans Mardi Gras through performers, lights, beads, international food and music. Visitors can enjoy the extensive fairground or take advantage of the carnival’s gondola rides and wine gardens set to adorn the Campanile Tower area.

The event will culminate with the Mardi Gras Costume “Charity Ball,” headlined by acclaimed New Orleans soul group, The Neville Brothers. A premier black-tie event for the who’s who of Macao and Asia, the “Charity Ball” will feature live performances, a cocktail reception and charity auction.

Admission to The Venetian Carnival is free, while exclusive “Charity Ball” tickets priced at HK$1,200 go on sale from April 25 and include free-flowing wine and a specially prepared five-star dining experience. Hope to see you guys in Macau at the finals! | 親愛的 alive 的藝術家和社區成員 –我們希望讓大家知道另一個通過我們的合作夥伴之一的好機會。澳門威尼斯人於5月25至27他們的威尼斯狂歡節嘉年華中舉辦國際爵士樂和藍調比賽 。  他們希望透過  alive讓亞洲最好的爵士和布魯斯風格的獨奏藝術家知道：最好的是獎品部分 - 12名入圍者將會到澳門進行競爭，大獎的得主是25萬港元（合約32,000美元）！第二和第三位是港幣150,000元（19000美元）和10萬港元（13000美元）。哇，一個樂隊比賽賺大錢！加入是免費的，但期限快到了–  五月四！所以，不要耽誤！到這個地址更多詳細信息和登記 -http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/這裡是威尼斯的比賽的公告 -亞洲最高獎金之爵士及藍調樂比賽 「爵士及藍調樂大比拼」延長報名時間 最新報名截止日期為2012年5月4日（星期五）下午6時（香港時間）

(香港，2012年4月25日) ─ 澳門威尼斯人®- 度假村 - 酒店一年一度的「威尼斯人嘉年華」今年首次舉辦「爵士及藍調樂大比拼」。為了讓更多新晉的音樂表演者能夠參加是次比賽，現已延長報名時間，最新截止日期為2012年5月4日（星期五）下午6時（香港時間）。

這項一生難得一次的音樂比賽，將從眾多參賽作品中挑選表現優秀者到澳門比賽，參與由 5月25日至27日一連三天舉行的「威尼斯人嘉年華」，而機票及住宿開支均由澳門威尼斯人贊助。晉身決賽者除有機會在廣大觀眾面前獻藝外，亦可獲樂壇顯赫名人給予寶貴意見，更可競逐總值港幣50萬元（約6萬4千美元）的巨額獎金。

威尼斯人澳門股份有限公司銷售及度假村市場發展副總裁白易禮（Brendon Elliott）表示：「截至目前為止，參賽人數已遠超預期，當中不乏水準極高的參賽隊伍。這項比賽備受全球矚目，除了香港及亞洲的參賽者，我們更收到遠至澳洲及歐洲的參賽表格。」

他表示：「延長報名日期至5月4日顯然是一個最佳決定，讓更多有才華的表演者可以把握最後參賽機會，進一步提高比賽水平，令全球目光投放於音樂才華洋溢的參賽者身上。」

有關「爵士及藍調樂大比拼」的詳細資料及參賽辦法，請瀏覽 http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/，如欲緊貼最新活動消息，請瀏覽 www.facebook.com/venetianmacao。

參賽詳情

「爵士及藍調樂大比拼」歡迎全球爵士及藍調樂手參賽，有意參加者請於2012年5月4日下午6時前（香港時間），前往網站( http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/) 遞交參賽表格並上載短片。

由資深音樂人組成的評判團將選出12個參賽單位晉身在澳門舉行的比賽。一切所需費用均由澳門威尼斯人贊助，包括機票、船票，以至住宿及膳食開支。比賽歡迎以個人名義或最多為六人的樂隊形式參賽，表演項目可以是唱歌或樂器演奏等等。

比賽將跨越一連三天的「威尼斯人嘉年華」，獎金總值高達港幣50萬元（約6萬4千美元）：

第一名：港幣 25萬元（約3萬2千美元）

第二名：港幣 15萬元（約1萬9千美元）

第三名：港幣 10萬元（約1萬3千美元）

參賽方法十分簡單，參加者只須透過Facebook、Twitter 或YouTube等網站，分享錄有一項現場表演的超連結便可。

有關「威尼斯人嘉年華」

獲澳門旅遊局鼎力支持的「威尼斯人嘉年華」勢必成為今年亞洲區內不可錯過的大型盛事。

「威尼斯人嘉年華」以魅力澎湃、絢爛華美、表演精彩及活力無限見稱，今屆嘉年華亦絕不例外。今年，將會呈現新奧爾良的爵士及藍調樂特色，來自世界每個角落的表演藝人將專程前赴澳門，包括新奧爾良的Michael Foster Project 銅管樂隊，曾獲四屆艾美獎提名的Pine Leaf Boys，以及十度榮獲格林美獎的美國爵士結他巨星兼歌手 George Benson。

澳門威尼斯人的戶外人工湖畔一帶將搖身一變，成為新奧爾良狂歡節舉行場地，除有全情投入的表演藝人外，亦有閃爍燈光佈置、國際美食美酒，以及停不了的音樂。訪客既可在偌大的露天場地內歡度愉快時光，亦可到酒店大堂外的鐘樓附近，在美酒樂園狂歡暢飲或體驗貢多拉之旅。

整個嘉年華活動的壓軸環節是以新奧爾良狂歡節服飾為題的「Mardi Gras 慈善晚宴」，其中最引人注目的是邀請了新奧爾良的著名樂隊The Neville Brothers 作為表演嘉賓。這項隆重宴會將有澳門本地以至亞洲區內的不少顯赫名人出席，內容包括現場表演、雞尾酒會及慈善拍賣。

「2012威尼斯人嘉年華」免費入場，「Mardi Gras 慈善晚宴」門票則為每位港幣1,200元，包括免費享受美酒及精心而設的五星級餐飲體驗。慈善舞會門票即日起發售。 希望看到你在澳門的總決賽！| 亲爱的 alive 的艺术家和社区成员 –我们希望让大家知道另一个通过我们的合作伙伴之一的好机会。澳门威尼斯人于5月25至27他们的威尼斯狂欢节嘉年华中举办国际爵士乐和蓝调比赛 。  他们希望透过  alive让亚洲最好的爵士和布鲁斯风格的独奏艺术家知道：最好的是奖品部分 - 12名入围者将会到澳门进行竞争，大奖的得主是25万港元（合约32,000美元）！第二和第三位是港币150,000元（19000美元）和10万港元（13000美元）。哇，一个乐队比赛赚大钱！加入是免费的，但期限快到了–  五月四！所以，不要耽误！到这个地址更多详细信息和登记 -http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/这裡是威尼斯的比赛的公告 -亚洲最高奖金之爵士及蓝调乐比赛 「爵士及蓝调乐大比拼」延长报名时间 最新报名截止日期为2012年5月4日（星期五）下午6时（香港时间）

(香港，2012年4月25日) ─ 澳门威尼斯人®- 度假村 - 酒店一年一度的「威尼斯人嘉年华」今年首次举办「爵士及蓝调乐大比拼」。为了让更多新晋的音乐表演者能够参加是次比赛，现已延长报名时间，最新截止日期为2012年5月4日（星期五）下午6时（香港时间）。

这项一生难得一次的音乐比赛，将从众多参赛作品中挑选表现优秀者到澳门比赛，参与由 5月25日至27日一连三天举行的「威尼斯人嘉年华」，而机票及住宿开支均由澳门威尼斯人赞助。晋身决赛者除有机会在广大观众面前献艺外，亦可获乐坛显赫名人给予宝贵意见，更可竞逐总值港币50万元（约6万4千美元）的巨额奖金。

威尼斯人澳门股份有限公司销售及度假村市场发展副总裁白易礼（Brendon Elliott）表示：「截至目前为止，参赛人数已远超预期，当中不乏水准极高的参赛队伍。这项比赛备受全球瞩目，除了香港及亚洲的参赛者，我们更收到远至澳洲及欧洲的参赛表格。」

他表示：「延长报名日期至5月4日显然是一个最佳决定，让更多有才华的表演者可以把握最后参赛机会，进一步提高比赛水平，令全球目光投放于音乐才华洋溢的参赛者身上。」

有关「爵士及蓝调乐大比拼」的详细资料及参赛办法，请浏览 http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/，如欲紧贴最新活动消息，请浏览 www.facebook.com/venetianmacao。

参赛详情

「爵士及蓝调乐大比拼」欢迎全球爵士及蓝调乐手参赛，有意参加者请于2012年5月4日下午6时前（香港时间），前往网站( http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/) 递交参赛表格并上载短片。

由资深音乐人组成的评判团将选出12个参赛单位晋身在澳门举行的比赛。一切所需费用均由澳门威尼斯人赞助，包括机票、船票，以至住宿及膳食开支。比赛欢迎以个人名义或最多为六人的乐队形式参赛，表演项目可以是唱歌或乐器演奏等等。

比赛将跨越一连三天的「威尼斯人嘉年华」，奖金总值高达港币50万元（约6万4千美元）：

第一名：港币 25万元（约3万2千美元）

第二名：港币 15万元（约1万9千美元）

第三名：港币 10万元（约1万3千美元）

参赛方法十分简单，参加者只须透过Facebook、Twitter 或YouTube等网站，分享录有一项现场表演的超连结便可。

有关「威尼斯人嘉年华」

获澳门旅游局鼎力支持的「威尼斯人嘉年华」势必成为今年亚洲区内不可错过的大型盛事。

「威尼斯人嘉年华」以魅力澎湃、绚烂华美、表演精彩及活力无限见称，今届嘉年华亦绝不例外。今年，将会呈现新奥尔良的爵士及蓝调乐特色，来自世界每个角落的表演艺人将专程前赴澳门，包括新奥尔良的Michael Foster Project 铜管乐队，曾获四届艾美奖提名的Pine Leaf Boys，以及十度荣获格林美奖的美国爵士结他巨星兼歌手 George Benson。

澳门威尼斯人的户外人工湖畔一带将摇身一变，成为新奥尔良狂欢节举行场地，除有全情投入的表演艺人外，亦有闪烁灯光佈置、国际美食美酒，以及停不了的音乐。访客既可在偌大的露天场地内欢度愉快时光，亦可到酒店大堂外的钟楼附近，在美酒乐园狂欢畅饮或体验贡多拉之旅。

整个嘉年华活动的压轴环节是以新奥尔良狂欢节服饰为题的「Mardi Gras 慈善晚宴」，其中最引人注目的是邀请了新奥尔良的着名乐队The Neville Brothers 作为表演嘉宾。这项隆重宴会将有澳门本地以至亚洲区内的不少显赫名人出席，内容包括现场表演、鸡尾酒会及慈善拍卖。

「2012威尼斯人嘉年华」免费入场，「Mardi Gras 慈善晚宴」门票则为每位港币1,200元，包括免费享受美酒及精心而设的五星级餐饮体验。慈善舞会门票即日起发售。 希望看到你在澳门的总决赛！|Dear alive artists and community members –

We'd like to let everyone know about another great opportunity through one of our partners.  The Venetian Macao is hosting an International Jazz and Blues Competition on May 25-27th as part of their Venetian Mardi Gras Carnival.  They’ve asked alive to help get the word to Asia’s best solo artists and bands in the Jazz and Blues genre:

The best part is the prizes – 12 finalists will be flown to Macau to compete and the grand prize for the winner is HK$250,000 (approximately US$32,000)!  Second and third place are HK$150,000 (US$19k) and HK$100,000 (US$13k) respectively.  Wow, big money for a band competition!

Entry is FREE but the deadline is coming up SOON – May 4th!  So don't delay!

Go to this address for more info and registration -

http://www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/ And here’s the full competition announcement from the Venetian -

Entry Deadline Extended for Asia’s Richest Jazz & Blues Competition Entries close Friday, May 4, 2012, 6 pm (HK time)

(Hong Kong, April 25, 2012) – The Venetian Carnival has extended the entry date for budding performers looking to participate in the inaugural International Jazz & Blues Band Competition. Entries will now close at 6 pm (HK time) on Friday, May 4, 2012.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see a set of finalists flown to Macao to perform as part of the three-day Venetian Carnival from May 25 - 27, with flights and accommodation sponsored by The Venetian Macao, for a chance to play and be seen by the best in the industry. The hopefuls will also be competing for an impressive cash prize from a pool of HK$500,000 (approx. US$64,000).

“Entries to date have exceeded expectations with the sheer number of high-calibre talent,” said Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited. “We received a flood of interest from not just Hong Kong and Asia, but from as far away as Australia and Europe.

“Extending the entry closing date to May 4 seemed an obvious decision to allow more talented artists the opportunity to enter, elevating the competition even higher and further shining a spotlight on this wealth of creative musical talent.”

For more information on the International Jazz & Blues Band Competition, including entry requirements, please see www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/; or to stay up to date on the latest news, visit www.facebook.com/venetianmacao.

 

Entry Details

Open to all international jazz and blues performers; entrants should visit www.venetianmacao.com/carnival/ to submit an entry form and upload a video by 6 pm (HK time), May 4, 2012.

Reviewed by a panel of high-profile, industry-leading music veterans, 12 successful entrants will enjoy a package of flights, ferry tickets, accommodation and food & beverage sponsored by The Venetian Macao. The competition is open to individual artists, vocalists and instrumentalists alike as well as groups of up to six musicians.

Spanning the three-day festival, the competition features prizes that include a chance to take home part of a cash prize pool of HK$500,000 (approx US$64,000):

First Place:             HK$250,000 (approx. US$32,000)

Second Place:        HK$150,000 (approx. US$19,000)

Third Place:            HK$100,000 (approx. US$13,000) Entry is easy, with participants asked to share a web link to a live performance via online channels such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

About The Venetian Carnival

With avid support from the Macau Government Tourist Office, The Venetian Carnival takes centre stage as Asia’s definitive event of 2012.

Famous for its unrivalled display of glamour, glitz, live entertainment, style and vibrant energy, this year’s carnival will be no exception. A reflection on the New Orleans jazz and blues scene, entertainers from all corners of the globe will be flown in; from New Orleans, the Michael Foster Project brass band and four time Emmy award nominee Pine Leaf Boys, to the ten-time Grammy award-winning American musician George Benson.

The Venetian Macao outdoor lagoon will be transformed into New Orleans Mardi Gras through performers, lights, beads, international food and music. Visitors can enjoy the extensive fairground or take advantage of the carnival’s gondola rides and wine gardens set to adorn the Campanile Tower area.

The event will culminate with the Mardi Gras Costume “Charity Ball,” headlined by acclaimed New Orleans soul group, The Neville Brothers. A premier black-tie event for the who’s who of Macao and Asia, the “Charity Ball” will feature live performances, a cocktail reception and charity auction.

Admission to The Venetian Carnival is free, while exclusive “Charity Ball” tickets priced at HK$1,200 go on sale from April 25 and include free-flowing wine and a specially prepared five-star dining experience. Hope to see you guys in Macau at the finals!