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Learn all about Dfest Yoga!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:01:00 +0000

Dfest 2009 Yoga Schedule is Live!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:21:00 +0000

The Dfest 2009 Yoga Schedule is up! Check it out now all yogis and yoginis!

Namaste, Y'all!

Click HERE to see it now! Or check it out on the Dfest scheduler HERE.

Dfest Colourmusic Video Contest!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Check out the Colourmusic Video Contest HERE!

Dfest 2009 Festival Map is online!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:06:00 +0000

The map is now online! Download your copy!

Dfest is held in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Blue Dome District.

View a bigger map HERE. Download a PDF of the map HERE.

Guitar Hero Breeds Rock Stars and How to Leverage Social Networking

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +0000

Tulsa, OK – New rock stars are jamming on Guitar Hero right now and using social networking to gain attention. These are some of the topics experts will explore during the conference component of Dfest, the largest, most comprehensive music conference and festival in the Midwest.

Organizers have announced a diverse mix of music industry panels and panelists – including P.O.D. artist Traa Daniels and Martin Atkins of Pigface – during the two-day event in downtown Tulsa on July 24 and 25.
“This is a rare opportunity for emerging and aspirant artists to connect face-to-face with industry professionals” said Tom Green, Dfest founder. “We’ve organized a very experienced and sophisticated line-up of panelists from all over the nation to speak and answer questions on topics that are relevant to budding musicians.”

Songwriter, performer and producer Andrew W.K. is the leading Artist Series Keynote Speaker of the two-day conference. Other panelists include Artist Series Keynote Series Speaker P.O.D. artist Traa Daniels and Business Series Keynote Speaker Martin Atkins. Daniels is also president and CEO of Ryot Entertainment Group, which was formed to help artists achieve their goals in the music industry. Atkins is a drummer and session musician best known for his work in post-punk and industrial groups including Public Image Ltd., Ministry, Pigface and Killing Joke. Also presenting panels at Dfest will be representatives from MTV, Atlantic Records, Universal Music and much more. The complete list of panels and panelists is included or you can visit www.dfest.com and create your Dfest conference schedule.

Travelers flying into Tulsa for Dfest are eligible for a 5 percent discount on American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connections. Go to www.aa.com to book your flight and after you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter in your Authorization Code without the leading “A”. The group name is Dfest and the code for our group is 9479BP.

Plus, Kum & Go locations in Oklahoma are offering $5 off Dfest tickets from July 1 until July 23. U.S. Cellular locations in Oklahoma are also offering $5 off tickets until July 20 when you grab a digital download card.

ABOUT DFEST

Fueled by a diverse collection of national and top local acts, the high-energy music festival broke attendance records in 2008 and is positioned to be even larger in 2009. Dfest 2008 featured 150 artists representing more than 20 musical genres on a dozen stages in downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District.

The two-day multi-genre music festival fused with a music industry conference was established in 2002 to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with the music industry. The conference consists of music panels, a tradeshow, music clinics and artist mentoring. Each night, national recording artists perform on large outdoor festival stages while top local, regional and national emerging artists perform on a multitude of outdoor stages, indoor venues and club stages.

Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest’s largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse music talent. For more information go to www.dfest.com

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2009 Dfest Panelists

Alissa Hernandez            Universal Music
Amanda Berman            EMI Publishing
Amy Blackman                Manager, Ozomatli
Andrea von Foerster            Music Supervisor, MTV
Andrew W K                Artist
Barry Bergman                Management, Barry Bergman Management
Ben Spear                President, Smart Punk
Bill Hamel                Producer / DJ
Bob Forest                Artist, counselor, VH1 Celebrity Rehab
Brad Rains                President, Bug/Windswept
Chris Jackson                Music Supervisor, E! Television/G4 Television
Craig S. Hyman            Manager, MMF-US/Numinous Music
Damien Elahi                Warner Music Group
Daryl Berg                Music Supervisor, Fuel TV
David Ponak                Licensing, Rhino/WMG
DJ Rekha                Artist/DJ
Eavan Porter                Manager, Nettwerk Management
Harold Owens                Senior Director, Musicares
Jake Schneider                manager/agent, Madison House
Janelle Barretto                Licensing, Universal Music
Jason Feinberg                On Target Media
Jeff Jampol                Manager, Doors Music
Jenny McPhee                Agent, TKO
Jeremy Volk                Licensing, Activision
Jesse Willoughby            ASCAP
Jerry Davis                Music Supervisor, Fox Sports
Jolene Pellant                Manager/Marketing Consultant, Yes, Dear Entertainment
Jon Delange                Owner, Tinderbox Music
Justin Levenson            Artist Relations, SESAC
Justin Seidenberg            Manager, Kiqstart Music
Keith Lacock                 Tinderbox Music
Laura Webb                Music Supervisor, MTV
Martin Atkins                Artist / Author, Tour Smart
Mike Gormley                Manager, MMF-US/ L.A. Personal Development
Mollie Moore                A&R, Atlantic Records
Steve Garvan                Manager, Garvan Mgmt
Steve Labate                Journalist, Paste Magazine
Steve Robertson            A&R, Atlantic Records
Tarik Bradford                Licensing, Universal Music
Tony VonPervieux            Music Supervisor, ABC/Disney
Traa Daniels                Artist, P.O.D.
Val Wolfe                Agent,    The Agency Group
Brian Meiler                Licensing, WMG
G.I. Sanders                Owner, Fancorps
Jeff Scheel                Agent, Artist,    Box Talent

Dfest 2009 Panels

July 24

12:00    pm
Building Your Team: Strategy 101
Amy Blackman
Keith Lacock
Damian Elahi (moderator)
Daryl Berg
Eavan Porter

1:30 pm
Keynote: Andrew W. K.

3:00 pm
I Need a Booking Agent, I Think...
Val Wolfe
Jenny McPhee
Patrick McAuliff
Jake Schneider (moderator)

3:00 pm
Music Managers Forum - Discussion
Craig S. Hyman (moderator)
Barry Bergman
Mike Gormley
Justin Seidenberg
Steve Garvan

3:15 pm
Rethinking the Kegger: Niche & Lifestyle Marketing
DJ Rekha
Jason Feinberg
Jolene Pellant (moderator)
Ben Spear

4:30 pm
Demo Derby
Brian Meiler
Mollie Moore
Amanda Berman
David Ponak

4:45 pm
The Music Biz is Not For You
Jeff Scheel (Moderator)
Martin Atkins
Barry Bergman
Steve Labate

5:00 pm
What Is MusiCares?
Amy Blackman
Bob Forest (moderator)
Jeff Jampol
Harold Owens

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July 25

12:00 pm
If the Record Deal is Dead, How Are Bands Getting Signed?
Amanda Berman
Steve Robertson
Justin Seidenberg
Mike Gormley
Tarik Bradford

12:00 pm
Licensing Workshop - Part 1
Jon Delange (moderator)
Justin Levenson
Jesse Willoughby
Laura Webb
Jerry Davis
Chris Jackson
Tony VonPervieux
Andrea Von Foerster

12:30 pm
Your Local Scene Sucks - How To Fix It
Jeff Scheel (mod)
Jason Feinberg
Steve Labate
Steve Garvan
Bill Hamel

1:30 pm
Keynote: Martin Atkins

1:30 pm
Licensing Workshop - Part 2
Jon Delange (moderator)
Justin Levenson
Jesse Willoughby
Laura Webb
Jerry Davis
Chris Jackson
Tony VonPervieux
Andrea Von Foerster

2:00 pm
Internet killed the Radio Star - New Media & Social Marketing - Reaching your fans
Jason Feinberg (moderator)
GI Sanders
Jolene Pellant
Brandon Chamberlain

2:00 pm
Music Managers Forum - Peer Group Meeting

3:15 pm
Facing The Inevitable: Your Band Will Break Up
Mollie Moore
Craig S. Hyman
Ken Abdo (moderator)
Keith Lacock

3:15 pm
Video Games Create the New Rock Stars
Alissa Hernandez
Jeremy Volk (moderator)
David Ponak
Janelle Barretto

3:30 pm
Keynote: Traa Daniels (P.O.D.)

4:45 pm
Publishing Today - Why It Matters To You
Amanda Berman
Brad Rains
David Ponak
Brian Meiler

4:45 pm
Demo Derby
Steve Robertson
Brandon Chamberlain
Tarik Bradford
Janelle Barretto
*All subject to change, please check dfest.com for most up-to-date info, additions and/or corrections.

Save money on Dfest Tickets thanks to our sponsors!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Keep some cash in your pocket this summer.

Buying your Dfest tickets in advance is the smartest thing to do in this economy. Prices will go up at the gate, and you don't want to miss out on the greatest party in the State of Oklahoma this year. Matt Lip tells you how our sponsors are kicking down to save you even more...

American Airlines & Dfest offers 5% Discount off the Lowest Applicable Fare

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

American Airlines – Official Airline for Dfest Tulsa 2009 – Now offering a 5% Discount off the Lowest Applicable Fare

Traveling to Dfest, need air transportation, look no further. You can now book your discount fares directly online. It’s simple! To take advantage of the 5% discount on AA, American Eagle and AmericanConnections, visit www.aa.com Chose the dates and times of your choice. After you have selected your flight(s) under the "Enter Passenger Details" tab, go to the "AA.com Promotion Code" field and enter the following Authorization Code 9479BP.

Want to do your reservations and ticketing over the phone? Then call AmericanAirlines Meeting Services Desk, or have your travel professional call 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, seven days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Central Time), and reference the authorization number shown above. Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1-800-543-1586. There is a $20.00USD reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $30.00USD ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport.

Remember earn AAdvantage® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards. Enroll online at www.aa.com

DFEST AND SHOCKHOUND’S FLY-AWAY CONTEST

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:06:00 +0000

TULSA, OK – Dfest, the Midwest’s largest music festival and conference, is holding an enter-to-win contest running 6/22 - 7/13 on Shockhound.com. (www.shockound.com/dfest) The winner of the contest will receive the Grand Prize Package, which includes American Airlines vouchers for two coach-class tickets from anywhere in Continental U.S. that American Airlines flies to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The package also includes a double hotel room for 3 nights, and a VIP registration package for two that contains invitations to the conference, the festival and VIP invites for the opening-night party. Dfest is a two-day multi-genre music festival fused with a music industry conference. This year, the conference side of the festival has been expanded to include The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares for emerging artists and managers. A music manager’s forum will also take place during the conference. Hosted by the Music Managers Forum – US, this new partnership gives participants the opportunity to discuss the issues and problems facing the music industry.

Festival co-founder Angie DeVore-Green also announced that yoga and conscious living also have been added to the conference, in collaboration with wellness leaders around the state, to offer conference attendees a more complete approach to success in the music industry. This latest premium expansion, designed in partnership with wellness leaders around the state, will offer an additional yoga conference where attendees can learn more about conscious living, reducing your imprint on Planet Earth, wellness, and how yoga and music actually go hand in hand and can be a way to become more creative.

Dfest 2009 will be the first year for the eco-village called, “The M.E.T. Recycling Eco-Village.” The Village will be located during Dfest in the parking lot north of the PAC. Vendors promoting Greening and Sustainability efforts will be located in the village. Official Dfest merchandise and the lost and found booth will also be included in the village.

   The full list of Dfest headliners is

    * The Black Crowes
    * Cake
    * Gogol Bordello
    * Blue October
    * Citizen Cope
    * Bassnectar
    * Ozomatli
    * Metro Station
    * Rooney
    * Delta Spirit
    * Dengue Fever
    * The Cool Kids
    * Carney
    * Mates of State
    * Dusty Rhodes & The River Band
    * Ra Ra Riot
    * Other Lives
    * The Uglysuit
    * The Knux
    * Dub Trio
    * Gil Mantera's Party Dream
    * Gringo Star
    * Here II Here
    * Joe Pug
    * Danny Chaimson & The 11th Hour
    * Bill Hamel
    * DJ Rekha
    * Ian Moore
    * Manda Mosher

ABOUT DFEST
Fueled by a diverse collection of national and top local acts, the high-energy music festival broke attendance records in 2008 and is positioned to be even larger in 2009. Dfest 2008 featured 150 artists representing more than 20 musical genres on a dozen stages in downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District.

The two-day multi-genre music festival fused with a music industry conference was established in 2002 to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with the music industry. The conference consists of music panels, a tradeshow, music clinics and artist mentoring. Each night, national recording artists perform on large outdoor festival stages while top local, regional and national emerging artists perform on a multitude of outdoor stages, indoor venues and club stages.

Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest’s largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse music talent. For more information go to www.dfest.com

ABOUT VIP KICK-OFF PARTY

The VIP Kick-Off Party is a party from 7p-11p on the festival grounds and a chance to preview all the interactive displays on the festival ground from participating sponsors/vendors. Includes complimentary food and drink from five area restaurants and our sponsors Budweiser, Barefoot Wine, Red Bull, and Coke/Vitamin Water/Fuze. Also entertainment from DJ Rekha.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®
The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.org.

ABOUT MUSICARES®
MusiCares® ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. MusiCares offers programs and services to members of the music community including emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses including rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for critical illnesses. MusiCares offers nationwide educational workshops covering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, and medical and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with healthcare professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares MAP Fund® allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

Dfest 2009 U.S. Cellular Digital Download Card

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0000

(UPDATE!) Here's the 411 on the Dfest 2009 U.S. Cellular Digital Download Cards!

Go HERE to Register and Activate your U.S. Cellular Digital Download Card.

The U.S. Cellular Digital Download Cards are IN! So, here's the scoop...head over to your local U.S. Cellular Store and pick one up. They have a code that you use to come back to the Dfest website and starting Tuesday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m., the link will go LIVE! You can then sign in with your special code to get your free download of over 15 artists.

Also included on the cards is a special U.S. Cellular code to get $5 off every order of Dfest tickets you make online from June 23 through July 20, 2009!

So, go pick yours up today and keep in mind that the link to download your free mp3s from select Dfest artists will go live starting Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 2:00p.m.!

If you're not able to pick up a card at a local U.S. Cellular store they will also be available at Dfest to pick up at our information booth and if you filled out the reserve your digital download card, you'll have a card waiting for you there with your name on it!

Take a tour of the Blue Dome District!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Jen Clark shows us around.

Watch the Dfest 2009 Lineup Video

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Andrew W. K. announced as 2009 Conference Keynote Speaker

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Energetic rock icon to motivate Dfest 2009 Conference attendees.

Andrew W. K., known best to worldwide audiences for his over-the-top, give everything brand of rock, will be featured at the 2009 Dfest Music Conference as our Keynote Speaker. We are excited to have such an accomplished and unique personality to share wisdom and insight from his notable career.

Andrew W.K. was born Andrew Wilkes-Krier in Stanford, California, and was raised in Michigan. A piano player since the age of five, he spent his high school years playing in bands, and after graduation, in an effort to expand his creative endeavors, moved to New York City in 1997.

After playing numerous solo gigs, word spread around New York and Europe, and was signed to a record contract with Island Def Jam Records. In 2001, his first album, I Get Wet, was released. Critically acclaimed, Andrew appeared on magazine covers across the country and the globe, including NME, which featured him twice. After the release of the album, he was featured in GQ, Rolling Stone, Spin, Q, New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and others, all of whom agreed that with his arrival on the music scene, rock music had a new influence.

Following the release of I Get Wet, Andrew embarked on a world tour, taking part in Ozzfest and Warped Tour, as well as arena and club shows with Aerosmith and The Locust. He made major television appearances on the Tonight Show, the Daily Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CNN, and many more.

His second album released was The Wolf, which was received with equal enthusiasm. His third album, Close Calls with Brick Walls, was released in 2006.

Currently, Andrew is recording music for new releases, including the albums Young Lord and Carrier, and is working on a solo instrumental piano album.

As he continues on new and exciting musical developments and changes, Andrew W.K. is still having an important influence on the music world, and as he branches out creatively, will remain at the forefront of the music industry and community.

Tulsa Airport Authority Announces Partnership with Dfest

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0000

TULSA, OKLA. (June 9, 2009) – Dfest founders today announced that the Tulsa Airport Authority has partnered with a music festival for the first time in history.

“As a gateway to our community, the airport plays an important role in establishing the first impression of Tulsa area visitors,” said Alexis Higgins, Marketing Director with the Tulsa Airport Authority. “By highlighting community events, we are able to provide a glimpse of Tulsa’s diverse and exciting cultural network.”

In an effort to develop the airport’s representation of local art and cultural elements, the airport established a Cultural Advisory Group in 2006. This group formally adopted an Art and Culture Master Plan in 2008 to create a program that reflects the unique characteristics and outstanding talents of the local community.

“Partnering with Dfest is a great opportunity for us to introduce travelers to one of our community’s world-class events,” Higgins said.

Dfest, Oklahoma’s largest music festival and conference, will rock downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District July 24 – 25.

Every Thursday until the event, a band will play live in baggage claim A from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Announcements in the terminal will also promote Dfest leading up to the event as well as Dfest messaging on the airport’s flight information screens.

In addition to its partnership with the Tulsa Airport Authority, Dfest has also partnered with Gilcrease Museum and the Oklahoma Aquarium. Anyone wearing a Dfest wristband July 24 – July 25 will receive half off admission at Gilcrease and $5.00 off at the Oklahoma Aquarium.

To ensure each person in Oklahoma has the opportunity to listen to Dfest bands before the event, Dfest Digital Download cards will be available for free at all 88 U.S. Cellular stores in Oklahoma beginning the week of June 23. The card will consist of 20 digital downloads. Coupons for $5 off online tickets to Dfest will also be available at the stores statewide.

Also, the final headliners has been announced, Rooney. The final list of Dfest bands will be available on June 10.

For more information on Dfest please visit www.dfest.com.

Dfest Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg168VqIDd0

DFEST ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Andrew W. K. will be this year’s conference keynote speaker.

Tulsa International Airport Authorities Artists at the Airport Series
5pm – 7pm
June – 9 Daniel Walcher
June – 11 Ali Harter
June – 18 Roger Jaeger
June – 25 Eric and the Adams

July – 2 Daniel Walcher
July – 9 Roger Jaeger
July – 16 Spencer Sharpe
July – 23 Ali Harter
July – 30 Based on a True Story (Derek Blankenship)

ABOUT DFEST
Fueled by a diverse collection of national and top local acts, the high-energy music festival broke attendance records in 2008 and is positioned to be even larger in 2009. Dfest 2008 featured 150 artists representing more than 20 musical genres on a dozen stages in downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District.

The two-day multi-genre music festival fused with a music industry conference was established in 2002 to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with the music industry. The conference consists of music panels, a tradeshow, music clinics and artist mentoring. Each night, national recording artists perform on large outdoor festival stages while top local, regional and national emerging artists perform on a multitude of outdoor stages, indoor venues and club stages.

Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest’s largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse music talent. Visit www.dfest.com for more.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION
The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.org.

ABOUT MUSICARES
MusiCares® ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. MusiCares offers programs and services to members of the music community including emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses including rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for critical illnesses. MusiCares offers nationwide educational workshops covering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, and medical and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with healthcare professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares MAP Fund® allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

Dfest’s Second Round Headliners Announced

Thu, 28 May 2009 18:20:00 +0000

Tulsa, OK – The largest music festival and conference in the Midwest today announced the second round of artists to headline this year’s event. Cake, Mates of State, Ra Ra Riot, Dengue Fever, The Cool Kids, Carney, Ian Moore, Here II Here and Manda Mosher are confirmed acts for Dfest, July 24 and 25 in downtown Tulsa. Organizers also announced a long list of unsigned artists scheduled to perform.

“With roughly two months to go until show time, we are in awe of the way this year’s Dfest has mushroomed into our biggest and most diverse event ever,” said Tom Green, Dfest founder. “The support and enthusiasm of our new sponsors, partners and venues has created an unprecedented level of energy and excitement.”

The second round headliners will join previously announced headliners The Black Crowes, Blue October, Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, Gogol Bordello, Ozomatli, The Uglysuit, Dub Trio, and Joe Pug. Emerging artists Adam’s Attic, Ali Harter, Callupsie, Coco Jones, Crocodile and Daniel Walcher have also been previously announced. There are approximately 25 more emerging artists who will be added to the lineup within the next two weeks.

The conference side of the festival has been expanded this year to include The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares for emerging artists and managers. A music manager’s forum will also take place during the conference. Hosted by the Music Managers Forum – US, this new partnership gives participants the opportunity to discuss the issues and problems facing the music industry. Yoga and conscious living also have been added to the conference, in collaboration with wellness leaders around the state, to offer conference attendees a more complete approach to success in the music industry.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION

The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.org.

ABOUT MUSICARES

MusiCares® ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. MusiCares offers programs and services to members of the music community including emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses including rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for critical illnesses. MusiCares offers nationwide educational workshops covering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, and medical and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with healthcare professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares MAP Fund® allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

ABOUT DFEST

Fueled by a diverse collection of national and top local acts, the high-energy music festival broke attendance records in 2008 and is positioned to be even larger in 2009. Dfest 2008 featured 150 artists representing more than 20 musical genres on a dozen stages in downtown Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District.

The two-day multi-genre music festival fused with a music industry conference was established in 2002 to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with the music industry. The conference consists of music panels, a tradeshow, music clinics and artist mentoring. Each night, national recording artists perform on large outdoor festival stages while top local, regional and national emerging artists perform on a multitude of outdoor stages, indoor venues and club stages.

Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest’s largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse music talent. For more information go to www.dfest.com

Complete list of announced headliners:
The Black Crowes
Cake
Gogol Bordello
Bassnectar
Citizen Cope
Blue October
Ozomatli
Metro Station
Bill Hamel
Carney
Delta Spirit
Dengue Fever
DJ Rekha
Dub Trio
Dusty Rhodes & The River Band
Gil Mantera's Party Dream
Gringo Star
Here II Here
Ian Moore
Joe Pug
Mates of State
Other Lives
Ra Ra Riot
The Cool Kids
The Knux
The Uglysuit
Manda Mosher

Complete List of Unsigned and Emerging Artists Announced as of today:

Adam's Attic
Alex & The Anders
Ali Harter
Alyse Black
Approaching August
Astellaway
Avian X
Based on a True Story (Derek Blankenship)
Ben Kilgore
Big Red Rooster
Billy Joe Winghead
Callupsie
Carter Sampson
Chris McLeod
CoCo Jones
Colourmusic – Thursday Nite PreLaunch Show
Crocodile
Daniel Walcher
Danny Chaimsom & The 11th Hour
Dante & The Hawks
Dead Sea Choir
Deas Vail
Dignan
Dirtfoot
Elliot Poston
Eric and The Adams
Erin Austin
Ganem
Gentleman Auction House
Greg Reichel
Head Over Hills
Heady P
Hold Em High
Hollow
Hush Hush Commotion
I Said Stop!
Inside Light
Ivan Ives
Jabee
Jade
Johnny Polygon
Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights
Kawnar
Kelsey Humphreys
Lynhurst
Maggie McClure
Marcy Priest
Matt Powers
Mayola
Miniver Cheevy
Modern Science
Motive For Movement
My Solstice
Native Lights
Navigator
Negative Space
Oblio
Odis
P.D.A.
Paul Benjaman Band
Peach Truck Republic
People
Pico vs. Island Trees
Ptaridactyl
Recorder
Roger Jaeger
Ryan Lindsey
Sam & The Stylees
Scott Goldman
SocietySociety
Spencer Sharpe
Stars Go Dim
Steve Pryor
Stevedore
SydeWayz
The Blooms
The Burning Hotels
The City Lives
The Culprit
The Dawson Project
The Fiascos
The Nightlife
The Pons
The Pretty Black Chains
The Round Up Boys
The Taking State
Three Penny Upright
Tim Miller
Tkatz & the Goods
Unwed Sailor
Van Risseghem
Vandevander
Vangough
Velos Maretha
Welcome The Silence
Without Trees
X-Cal
Ziff

Dfest Announces First Round of Artists

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:07:00 +0000

GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares® at the conference

TULSA, OKLA. (April 21, 2009) – Dfest, the Midwest’s largest festival and conference, today announced headliners and major expansions of its two- day industry conference. Founders Tom Green and Angie DeVore-Green announced information on Dfest at a local press conference.

“Dfest 2009 will not only be more exciting with thanks to our new sponsors, partners and venues, but this year’s talent will by far be the most exciting and diverse offering yet,” said Green before announcing headliners The Black Crowes, Gogol Bordello, Citizen Cope, Blue October, Bassnectar, Ozomatli, Metro Station, Bill Hamel, Delta Spirit, DJ Rekha, Dub Trio, Dusty Rhodes & The River Band, Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, Gringo Star, Joe Pug, Other Lives, Rachelle Van Zanten, The Knux, and The Uglysuit. Emerging artists Adam’s Attic, Ali Harter, Callupsie, Ivan Ives, The Burning Hotels, The Nightlife, Tim Miller, Unwed Sailor, Crocodile, and Daniel Walcher were also announced today.

“In addition, we are excited to welcome the GRAMMY Foundation®, The Recording Academy and MusiCares® to the Dfest family,” says Green. “These new industry partnerships will allow us to further expand the already incredible opportunities that the Dfest Music Conference offers emerging artists and managers.”

A music manager’s forum will also take place during the conference. Hosted by the Music Managers Forum – US, this new partnership gives participants the opportunity to discuss the issues, problems facing the music industry and creative ideas to overcome those problems in the future.

Festival co-founder Angie DeVore-Green also announced another new offering for Dfest his year, yoga and conscious living. This latest premium expansion, designed in partnership with wellness leaders around the state, will offer an additional yoga conference where attendees can learn more about conscious living, reducing your imprint on Planet Earth, wellness, and how yoga and music actually go hand in hand and can be a way to become more creative. With a Dfest Yoga Conference pass, attendees can learn new techniques for de-stressing and channeling their creative energies.

"There's a common audience that is into music and holistic living," said DeVore-Green. "Especially in Tulsa, where there's a growing segment of the population seeking holistic alternatives to health, fitness, food, and entertainment."

Dfest 2009 will be the first year for the eco-village called, “The M.E.T. Recycling Eco-Village.” The Village will be located during Dfest in the parking lot north of the PAC. Vendors promoting Greening and Sustainability efforts will be located in the village. Official Dfest merchandise and the lost and found booth will also be included in the village.

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First Round of Selected Emerging Artists

Adam's Attic
Ali Harter
Callupsie
CoCo Jones
Crocodile
Daniel Walcher
Dead Sea Choir
Dignan
Dirtfoot
Erin Austin
I Said Stop!
Ian Moore
Ivan Ives
Kawnar
Mayola
Modern Science
Native Lights
P.D.A.
Recorder
SocietySociety
Stars Go Dim
The Burning Hotels
The City Lives
The Culprit
The Nightlife
The Pons
Tim Miller
Unwed Sailor
Vangough

2009 Venues
Poseiden Stage (Sante Fe Parking Lot)
Triton Stage (PAC Parking Lot)
PAC Williams Theater
PAC Liddy Doenges Theater
The Blank Slate
Exit 6C
The Asian Noodle Bar (formerly Tsunami)
Route 66 – Blue Dome Diner
Dirty’s Tavern
McNellies
Dilly Deli – on the patio
Jo Mamma’s
Templ (Official DJ Venue)
The Flytrap

2009 Partners and Sponsors
Sponsors
State Farm, Cox Communications, Tulsa Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Anheuser-Busch, Tulsa Community College, Arvest Bank, New Dominion LLC, Kum & Go, Cherokee Casino, American Airlines and Great Plains Coca-Cola, Oklahoma Foundation for the Music Industry [OKFMI], New Medio

Community Partnership
MET Recycling – Trash and Recycling Program (ECO-VILLAGE) Grissom Elementary PTA – Beverage Partnership, Proceeds, One Cent per Can pull tab.

Conference
The GRAMMY Foundation® and The Recording Academy

Partners
MusiCares® and Music Manager’s Forum-US
Yoga Partners The Art of Yoga, The Canebrake, and Inner Peace Yoga

About the GRAMMY Foundation®
The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit
www.grammyfoundation.org.

About MusiCares®
MusiCares® ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. MusiCares® offers programs and services to members of the music community including emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses including rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hepatitis C and other critical illnesses. MusiCares® offers nationwide educational workshops covering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, and medical and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with healthcare professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares® MAP Fund® allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances. Staffed by qualified chemical dependency and intervention specialists, MusiCares Safe Harbor Rooms offer a support network to those in recovery while they are participating in the production of televised music shows and other major music events. MusiCares holds weekly addiction support groups for people to discuss how to best cope with the issues surrounding the recovery process. The MusiCares® Sober Connection is a database of individuals across the United States who can take music people to recovery support meetings while on the road. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

About Music Managers Forum-US
The MMF-US is a non-profit organization formed in 1993 dedicated to advancing the rights of recording artists, music producers, DJs and music managers through education, communication and public policy work. Our members are managers of major label and independent recording artists from all genres of music. Headquartered in NYC, the MMF-US is a branch of the International Music Manager's Forum. By joining MMF-US for a nominal annual fee, members get discounts and services listed at www.mmfus.com. Check this website for updates on industry issues affecting all managers and artists, and educational programs and discounts to numerous music conferences.

The MMF-US was formed to strive toward these goals:
*To further the interests of managers and their artists in all fields of the music industry, including live performance, recording and music publishing matters.
*To provide a forum to discuss the issues and problems facing the music industry manager
*To educate and disseminate information regarding areas of interest to managers.

The MMF-US disseminates its messages by:
*Producing educational and cultural events
*Speaking at convention, seminars and universities
*Posting current news on the website www.mmfus.com and via a member e-newsletter.
*Publicizing information in the press, television and radio.
Please visit WWW.MMFUS.COM

About Yoga and Healthy Living
The organizers of Dfest have partnered with The Art of Yoga in Oklahoma City, Wagoner’s Yoga Barn at the Canebrake and Inner Peace Yoga in Tulsa to design a yoga convention that will showcase the state's very own existing and emerging purveyors and professionals specializing in the products, activities and ideas that are shaping the conscious living revolution. "Music and sound have a profound effect on our experience and our state of mind," said Aprilhelen Morgan, of the Art of Yoga. "Music is a universal language, a form of expression that can transform the individual and even the community. Yoga is the very same thing, a diverse set of practices that can transform the individual, the community and maybe even the world."

The Yoga conference and festival will be structured much like Music Industry Conference, providing attendees with exposure to yoga and other disciplines such as tai chi, meditation and sound therapy through various platforms. "This conference will target all levels of yoga practitioners," said Morgan. "Everyone is welcome, from those who are just curious about yoga to those who have been practicing all their lives. We're designing a comprehensive conference that includes yoga classes, speakers, discussion panels, clinics and trade show features." Yoga classes will be offered throughout the two day conference and will include more traditional styles of hatha yoga as well as classes that integrate multiple modalities such as stretch therapy, acro-yoga and trance dance, said Morgan.

Dfest Press Conference & Announcement

Dfest — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:29:00 +0000

Official 2009 Dfest Press Conference This Tuesday, April 21st

You are invited to join Dfest this Tuesday, April 21st for the official 2009 Dfest press conference. You will be the first to hear major announcements for the festival, artists, conference, eco-village, recycling program, new venues, and a new addition to Dfest. Oh, and what is the PTA doing at Dfest? You need to hear this one straight from the horse’s mouth.

The Kick-off is promptly at 10:00 am with complimentary muffins and coffee by the Dilly Deli and free Red Bull energy drinks, while supplies last. Pre entertainment provided by 2009 showcasing artist Daniel Walcher. At 10:30 am we will promptly get the party started! By party I mean the press conference, promptly at 10:30am, at which time you’ll hear all the juicy details.

Who: Dfest Music Conference and Festival
What: Official 2009 Press Conference
Where: The Dilly Deli (Second and Elgin, Downtown Tulsa)
When: April 21st, 2009 (10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Why: Free Refreshments, Free Music and You Get to Hear it First!
Whew: Yeah, we have a lot of announcements to make!

Caution, hard hats required! We will be dropping bombs at this press conference!

Oklahoma bands are the buzz at Austin’s SXSW

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:11:00 +0000

The Oklahoma Film & Music Office, Dfest Music Conference & Festival, ACM@UCO, and ODOC to host first Oklahoma showcase at SXSW

TULSA & OKLAHOMA CITY, OK and AUSTIN, TX. – The Oklahoma Film & Music Office, Dfest Music Conference & Festival, the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have partnered to present Sax, Clogs, & Rock-n-Roll, the first official Oklahoma music event in the history of Austin’s South by Southwest Film and Music Conference. Oklahoma artists Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers, The Uglysuit, Colourmusic, Ryan Lindsey, and Stars Go Dim will be featured during the mixer on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at The Palm Door in Austin, Texas.

Jill Simpson, Director of the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, states, “We are really proud to be hosting an event in Austin to lift up our Oklahoma artists. Many talented Oklahomans have been featured at SXSW over the years, but never has there been an official festival event hosted by so many key Oklahoma industry supporters.

“It’s exciting that we have such strong partnerships with organizations from the state of Oklahoma involved in promoting Oklahoma musicians,” adds Angie DeVore-Green of Dfest. “This Official SXSW Party, ‘Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll,’ is just the beginning of plugging in our Oklahoma artists at SXSW 2009 in a way to maximize their exposure.”

Created in 1979, the Oklahoma Film & Music Office is charged with the promotion and growth of the creative industry within the state. The office supports the continued advancement of the music business by promoting statewide music events; OF&MO also offers tax credits for music projects and for the construction of music facilities, as well as a Film Enhancement Rebate Program for filmmakers using music made by Oklahomans or recorded in the state. That mission continues to be realized with the development of such programs as the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO), and the prosperity of Tulsa’s Dfest. For more information, please visit www.oklahomafilm.org.

Opening in the fall of 2009, ACM@UCO will offer the first comprehensive music industry education available from an American university. Students will be taught by accomplished musicians, production experts, and music business professionals in seven degree programs. Scott Booker, the school’s CEO, cites that “this is important for Oklahoma because the Oklahoma Department of Commerce has identified the music industry as one of the areas it wants to focus on for development. ACM@UCO will be at the forefront of this development.” For more information, please visit www.acm-uco.com.

Established in 2002 to help new artists gain exposure, Dfest is a two-day multi-genre music festival and conference consisting of industry panels, tradeshow, clinics, artist mentoring, and nationally renowned and emerging artists on a multitude of stages throughout downtown Tulsa. Dfest’s 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Oklahoma Foundation for the Music Industry, helps to foster a sustainable music industry in Oklahoma through educational programs and conferences, the online radio station iROK Radio, and an endowment program designed to provide selected Oklahoma musicians financial resources and tools. For more information, please visit www.okfmi.org.

The all-Oklahoma roster for Sax, Clogs, & Rock-n-Roll includes:
Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers (Ramseur Records) – Featured in Paste Magazine as an artist to watch, singer-songwriter Samantha Crain writes and performs indie-roots music with a refreshing and ethereal musical vision. Members of the Midnight Shivers include drummer Jacob Edwards, bassist Andrew Tanz, and electric guitarist Stephen Sebastian.

The Uglysuit (Quarterstick/Touch & Go) – Likened to The Flaming Lips and The Shins, Oklahoma City-based The Uglysuit released their self-titled debut album in 2008. Their high-spirited, piano- and guitar-driven anthems help the sextet earn the title of Yahoo! Music’s Who’s Next Users’ Choice winner.

Colourmusic (Great Society) – Inspired by Sir Isaac Newton’s theories about the relationship between color and sound, Colourmusic strives to convey colors in musical terms. After releasing the EPs Red and Yellow, the folk-pop band interprets the color orange with their full-length debut album F, Monday, Orange, February, Venus, Lunatic, 1 or 13.

Ryan Lindsey – Writing since the age of 14, Ryan Lindsey signed his own publishing deal with Bug Music and released his debut album, White Paper Beds, in 2006. His alternative pop-rock music has been featured in the Sundance Award-winning documentary American Teen, the CW’s One Tree Hill, CBS’s Welcome To The Captain, and a Starbucks iTunes compilation.

Stars Go Dim – A juxtaposition of modern pop and classic soul, Stars Go Dim have recently been confirmed to join Mayercraft Carrier 2, a four-night cruise featuring contests, parties, and music from O.A.R., Guster, and event host John Mayer.

Sax, Clogs, & Rock-n-Roll takes place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at The Palm Door, located at 401 Sabine Street in Austin, Texas. Those wishing to attend the free event must have a SXSW Music or Platinum Badge, and must RSVP at: http://www.dfest.com/sxsw09.html

State Farm Named Title Sponsor

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:07:00 +0000

TULSA, OKLA. – State Farm Insurance has won title sponsorship of the most comprehensive music festival and conference in the Midwest, the founders of Dfest announced today. Tickets for the two-day music blowout go on sale this Saturday, March 7.

“The exploding popularity of this event has excited the corporate community in the Midwest and they are responding with generous sponsorships,” said Dfest co-founder Tom Green. “The music talent we are attracting this year and the overall experience of Dfest promises to give fans a huge bang for their buck.”
Starting this Saturday, a limited number of discounted Early Bird tickets will go on sale and pre-registered “Fans of Dfest” (you know who you are!) will be able to use their coupon passcode through March 21st to receive an additional $5.00 off the purchase price for their tickets to the festival, July 24 and July 25 in downtown Tulsa. Ticket prices are as follows:

On Sale March 7th, Noon CST
Early Bird Day Pass for Fri., July 24 (while supplies last) $22.00 + $3.00 svc fee
Early Bird Day Pass for Sat., July 25 (while supplies last) $22.00 + $3.00 svc fee
Early Bird 2-Day Pass for July 24-25 (while supplies last) $37.00 + $4.00 svc fee

Advanced Prices Once Early-Bird Passes sell out:
Advanced Day Pass for Fri., July 24 = $32.00 + $4.00 svc fee
Advanced Day Pass for Sat., July 25 = $32.00 + $4.00 svc fee
Advanced 2-day Pass for July 24-25 = $47.00 + $5.00 svc fee

Day of Show
Walk-Up Day Pass for Fri., July 24 = $45.00 + $5.00 svc fee
Walk-Up Day Pass for Sat., July 24 = $45.00 + $5.00 svc fee

Dfest Artist Submission 411!

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Two ways to apply for consideration to showcase at Dfest

This is the definitive explanation of how to apply for a chance to play at Dfest 2009

TULSA, OKLA. - Dfest is now taking submissions for artists who wish to be considered for a showcase to perform at Dfest 2009. The deadline for submission is MARCH 27, 2009. Bands and artists must submit to Dfest one of two ways in order to play at Dfest. While Dfest features around 20 headliners each year on two large outdoor festival stages, Dfest also showcases around 130 unsigned and emerging artists from across the country on a multitude of stages in music venues in the Blue Dome District and includes a handful of those emerging artists as well on the outdoor festival stages that flank each end of the District. In ordered to be considered for an opportunity to play at Dfest, all artists must apply for a showcase. Because Dfest is looking for career minded artists and because Dfest is providing networking opportunities with music industry insiders, the selection process is a juried process based on many determining factors that requires artists to go through the application process. A simple email or inquiry to Dfest is not considered a submission. Application process ahead...

There are two ways to apply for a showcase - Artists need only choose ONE. The first way to apply is to fill out the online application after you have registered your band in the Dfest Artist Info Database located at http://artists.dfest.info/login/main.php and then follow instructions to include your confirmation email along with a complete presskit with bio/photo/press clippings, application fee of $15.00 and a CD with 3 or more songs and mail your complete package to the Dfest Post Office Box.

The second way to apply to Dfest is for artists who either have a SonicBids Account or wish to sign up for a SonicBids account and apply using the SonicBids EPK drop box. The SonicBids platform allows their registered users to maintain Electronic Press Kits (EPKs) and use their unique online submission platform to apply to a multitude of opportunities, including Dfest, around the country.

We get the question so often, we're simply putting the answer here and Dfest will not respond to any inquiries regarding this: If you do not have an account with SonicBids and do not wish to join their service, then simply fill out the DFEST online form which can be found in the Artist Info Area AFTER registering to our online artist database (free of charge to join Dfest database) and then apply by MAIL. Note: There is a submission fee of $15.00 regardless of how you submit an application. Additionally, simply registering in the Dfest artist database and/or just filling out the Dfest online application is not a complete submission - you MUST send a physical presskit/CD/application fee to have a complete submission OR complete your submission by using SonicBids. Once submissions are concluded on MARCH 27, 2009, we will delete any incomplete accounts in our database, so be sure to complete the process once you register your band/act in the Dfest artist database.

Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest's largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse musical talent. Dfest 2009 will be July 24-25, 2009, in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Blue Dome District in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Already have a SonicBids account? Then head over to the Dfest-SonicBids dropbox and get your submission in today!

Artists & Volunteers Call For Submissions!

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:50:00 +0000

Dfest and Circle Cinema Throw Party & Submission Drive for Artists

Band Call and Volunteers Needed for Summer 2009 Music Festival

TULSA, OKLA. - The most comprehensive music festival in the Midwest has teamed up with the Circle Cinema in Tulsa to host a party on Dec. 12th for artists vying for spots at the music conference and festival scheduled for July 24-25, 2009 in Tulsa.

The free party at the Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave., from 6pm to 9pm, is an opportunity for artists representing multiple genres to mingle and submit press kits or submit using the online submission platform provided by partner Sonicbids.com for consideration to perform at Dfest 2009. Unsigned artists submissions are taken online until March 27.

Online registration for Dfest volunteers also kicks off Dec. 12th.

During the gathering, last year's Dfest Keynote Speaker, Martin Atkins' 16 Days in China will be shown. The self-written/directed/produced documentary is described as a melee of fresh Chinese punk, funk and art-rock voices set against the backdrop of Chinese political repression.

"This party at the Circle Cinema is another opportunity for artists to get together, have fun and network to strengthen our music community," said Dfest cofounder Tom Green. "Submissions from all genre styles will be accepted and you don't have to be a submitting artist to attend. This is another way that Dfest is working to connect artists, even if just on a local level."

Dfest 2008 featured 150 artists representing more than 20 musical genres on a dozen stages in downtown Tulsa's historic Blue Dome District. The two-day multi-genre music festival with an added music industry conference was established in 2002 to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with the music industry. Dfest hosts two full days of music panels, tradeshow, music clinics and artist mentoring at its conference. Each night, Dfest features national recording artists on large outdoor festival stages while top local, regional and national emerging artists perform on a multitude of outdoor states and indoor venue and club stages. Dfest has quickly become one of the top independent music conferences in the nation as well as the Midwest's largest music festival of its type, and a hot bed for showcasing exciting new diverse musical talent.

To get started with your Dfest Artist Submission Application, head over the Artist Area and sign into our Dfest artist database and start your application process today!