Pyxix(R) Launches PyxTunes(TM) and WorldSong Online Music Contest with $11,000 in Cash Plus Prizes
HOLLYWOOD (Business Wire EON) February 26, 2008 -- The 2008 WorldSong online music competition is open to all to submit their original music and music videos to gain worldwide promotion and compete for cash and exciting prizes.
"With the launch of PyxTunes(TM), we are delighted to offer a global stage for musicians, vocalists and artists," said Pyxix CEO Amit Tripathi.
"Our music contest is orchestrated to inspire, recognize and showcase the best talent in the music world," he added.
PyxTunes is bringing together a global community of musicians and listeners from all cultures and styles to one hot spot, to inspire connections between people who are passionate about music.
"Music is truly universal. It enables emotions and communication to cross all boundaries. PyxTunes and its WorldSong music contest celebrate the dynamic language of music that connects us all," Tripathi explained.
Pyxix also announced that Nora Hochman of Soquel, California is the winner of the $500 cash prize plus an Apple(R) iPod(R) Touch mobile digital device for suggesting the site name "PyxTunes."
Over $11,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded in 2008 WorldSong music contest.
More than $11,000 in cash and prizes will be presented to winners of the music contest at a gala event in Hollywood in December. Several additional prizes, including Apple(R) iPod(R) Touch mobile digital devices, will be awarded in drawings in the coming months.
Artists are urged to submit their entries to the WorldSong online music competition as soon as possible in order to qualify for more prizes and to get more promotion and feedback from worldwide fans and peers.
Artists can enter the online music competition in eleven broad music genres popular around the world, encompassing acoustic music, bluegrass music, classical music, country music, electronic music, folk music, funk music, hip-hop music, indie music, latin music, music videos, new music, pop music, punk music, R&B music, reggae music, soul music, Indian Desi music, and world music.
About the 2008 WorldSong Online Music Competition
-- The WorldSong music contest is open to anyone, in any country, amateur or professional.
-- Entries can be submitted to the 2008 WorldSong online music contest at www.PyxTunes.com.
-- Entries can be submitted between March 1 and August 31, 2008.
-- Awards will be unlimited global promotion and $1,000 in cash to the top winner in each of 11 categories:
1. Electronica
2. Rap / Hip Hop
3. Rock / Indie / Pop
4. Punk / Metal
5. World / World Fusion
6. Blues / Soul / Reggae
7. Folk / Country / Bluegrass
8. Desi (Indian)
9. Classical / Jazz
10. Catch-All
11. Music videos
-- Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges during September, and the PyxTunes audience will select the winners via online polls during October and November.
-- Top artists will be recognized and over $11,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the gala event in Hollywood in December.
About Pyxix Corporation
Pyxix(R) is on a mission to improve communication, awareness and understanding among people throughout the world by Connecting Artist With Audience(SM).
Pyxix Corporation, a global diversified media company based in Los Angeles, harnesses content, technology and services to create and deliver high quality original content.
Pyxix has four broadband entertainment channels: Urbanchillers(R), ComedyPop(TM), DocuPyx(TM) and now PyxTunes(TM).
For more information, visit www.Pyxix.net.
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