Investment
Opportunities to Support Global Country Programs
2010 - 2011 Introduction to an Exciting Investment/Support Opportunity.
Global Country
is seeking investors and supporters for our 2010 – 2011 Events, Talent
Development, and Educational Programs.
We have been
providing learning and development opportunities for emerging country artists
since 1992.
Global
Country
is in the business of preserving the rich history of country music, not
only throughout Alberta, but nationally, and in identifying and
developing
new Canadian talent.
The preservation
of the history of country music has been carried out by way of collecting
memorabilia and artifacts, which have been turned over to the Cantos Foundation
for the National Music Centre in Calgary..
Global
Country
identifies, develops, and promotes new Canadian talent through the
delivery of country music concerts, promotions, and country star
search.
We support emerging artists through talent development workshops,
mentorship, and performance opportunities in traveling shows.
Global Country
takes it’s programs to the community and continues to build relationships with
other country music organizations on a National and North American level. We liaise with the Canadian Country Music
Association, the Country Music Association (US), the North American Country
Music Associations International, as well as local groups, such as the
provincial industry associations, including the Alberta Music Industry
Association.
National
exposure has been created over the years through recognition, such as the
President/CEO’s Award of Excellence in country music as presented by the
Canadian Country Music Association, and local community involvement. Global Country has had representation on
local tourism committees, and bid committees for attracting country music
events to Edmonton. The Edmonton/Nashville Sister City
Committee has been part of Global Country’s role over the years.
Global
Country attracts emerging artists from across Canada to compete in the
Annual Country Star Search Competitions. Winners from this
competition move on to the North American Competitions in Tennessee,
and are
given a tour of Nashville, for an inside look at the country music
business.
The Annual
Concert, held at the Winspear Centre, provides an opportunity for amateur
artists to perform on the same stage as the pros. Global
Country has exhibited at festivals across Canada, such as Big Valley
Jamboree, Havelock in Ontario, the CNE in Toronto, and other provincial fairs.
Programs
The Programs are
promoted through the Global Country Website, which experiences high
traffic. Marketing of each program
specific happens at various times of the year depending on scheduling. This is done through emailing lists, local
media, and direct mail.
Country Star Search and Annual Concert at the Winspear Centre
This is an exciting search for country music talent. Preliminaries for this talent search run
through the month of May with the Semi Finals the first week of June. This
Search leads into the Annual Concert where the finalists perform with a live
band and the audience votes by ballot to determine a winner. The winner receives a substantial prize
package. In addition the final winner will then fly to Nashville to
experience the sights and sounds and learn about the business and have the
chance to compete in the North American Country Music Associations
International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Emerging Artists Talent Development Workshop Program
This program provides much needed
development, education, practice, and training for emerging country music
artists. Topics include stage presence,
vocal training, public speaking, performance practice, learning to tour, on and
off stage professional development, interviews, choosing a manager, working
with a publicist, developing a promo kit and a marketing plan, applying for
funding, choosing and working with a band, preparing for the studio, choosing
an agent, recording a demo or a full album, acquiring radio airplay, and other
seminars that will help launch the careers of new artists. The program helps
emerging artists advance their careers. It basically teaches artists
about the Business of Music.
Nashville/Pigeon Forge
Tour
This tour is an extension of Country Star Search and continues on
from the Talent Development Workshop.
This tour enables the country star search winners to experience the
sights and sounds of Nashville, and learn
the ins and outs of the music business first hand. A song writing session, studio tour, and visits
to other music establishments, bring the true picture to the emerging
artist. The country star search winners
are then taken to the North American Country Music Associations International Competitions
where they compete in their specific age categories.
Artist Management
Global Country offers a free management opportunity for Country
Star Search Winners who qualify and are ready to be taken to the next
level. Mentorship and guidance are the
prime objective. Assistance is provided
in songwriting, finding producers, securing funds to record, and then finding
opportunities for record deals, full service management, and other elements
required to move to the next level.
Traveling
Country Show
This is a show that is comprised of Global Country Artists,
Country Star Search Winners, and Global Country Alumni members. The show is
available for communities to employ or use as a fundraiser event. It is
available year round. It is also the intention to involve local artists from
the various communities and/or Country Music Hall of Fame inductees wherever
possible.
Budget
Global Country operates with a very low overhead and a number of
volunteers. The President/CEO works on a program basis and is supported by a
small board and a team of volunteers.
An Events Committee works on events such as Country Star
Search and the Annual Concert. They
provide support in organizational roles.
The Promotions Manager works
as a volunteer, providing services such as webmaster, editor, photography, news
articles, tour manager for out of town travels, and direct assistance to the
President/CEO.
Revenues are based on support through grants, donations and
any profits made through the events.
About Global Country
The Global Country Canada Foundation
(Global Country) is an Edmonton
based non-profit organization (in existence since 1992) devoted to preserving
the history of country music and development of new talent.
The overwhelming
popularity of country music has inspired Global Country to devote its time and
efforts in creating a lasting impression, proving that country music is an
important part our Canadian cultural heritage.
Twinned as Nashville's Sister City, Edmonton has developed an affiliation to strengthen friendship and international
understanding. The Foundation has become the conduit between the two cities
using "country music" as the common thread. From
one end of the country to the other, country music continues to
flourish and grow in popularity with each succeeding generation. Global
Country strives to keep this growing momentum by celebrating those
artists who have made their way to the top and by assisting in the
development of emerging artists.
Global Country Values
The
attitudes and actions towards the audience, employees, volunteers and the
community are guided by the following values and operating principles.
Respect
Global
Country treats all individuals with respect, dignity, equality and
understanding.
Positive Environment
Global
Country strives to be friendly, enthusiastic, kind, and courteous.
Excellence
Global
Country works with competence, commitment, and pride. They are honest, flexible, and lead by
example. They give positive
reinforcement and constructive criticism.
Clarity of Communications
Global
Country is clear about performance expectations.
Teamwork
Global
Country has shared vision and goals.
They are supportive and share duties, information, and expertise. They care about professional development and
cooperation.
Community
Responsibility Global
Country recognizes the tremendous value performing arts and culture
adds to the quality of life in the community. They encourage community
members, act as a catalyst, and ensure that they play a positive role
in the development of country music in Canada.
Core Business
Preserving the history of country music and developing new Canadian talent.
Opportunities for Support
There are opportunities for individuals,
companies, or any other entities interested in supporting the initiatives of
Global Country, through financial donations, sponsorship, or services in kind.
Recognition for support can be negotiated to
meet the desires of the donor.
Contact Information
Maryanne
Gibson, President/CEO
Global Country Office
10178 – 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5 J 1H4
780 – 951-4564
maryannegibson@globalcountry.ca
Website: www.globalcountry.ca
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