Following up on two successful editions so far, Songdew have opened applications for the August edition of ‘Rock On!!’. The online applications are open till August 25; calling in every musician, big or small, amateur or profesional, for the opportunity to be featured on RSJ, and more importantly, for the rest of us to enjoy your music. While you wait to hear from the July edition’s winner - folk singer Mame Khan - to make an appearance on RSJ, those of you who missed out on last month’s entries have another shot. Here’s what you need: at least two mp3 tracks of your music; a full biography; and videos, if any. Any and all musicians who believe they’re ready for it should not procrastinate any further. Log onto Songdew, and send in your applications. Who knows, you could be bigger than ‘the next big thing’.
Visit the official website for more information, and apply online.
Read more about the June edition winners, Sifar, here.
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