About the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May ...
The 4th annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May will be held March 25 & 26, 2011 at historic Congress Hall and select showcase venues in Cape May, New Jersey.
SS Cape May will feature two afternoons of music business keynotes, panels, songwriting workshops, musician clinics, mentoring & demo listening sessions, exhibits and performance critiques at the historic Congress Hall Hotel & the Harrison Conference Center. The music business conference is open to the public but requires registration.
SS Cape May celebrates new music and the participating acts and artists will shine with night time performances at select local venues. The participating venues in 2010 were: Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, C-View Inn, Cabana's On The Beach, Jackson Mountain Café, Lucky Bones Backwater Grille, The Mad Batter, Merion Inn, Victorian Garden at Marquis de Lafayette, Ugly Mug, The Pilot House, and Congress Hall's Brown Room, Boiler Room and Grand Ballroom. The local community is invited to share in the celebration of independent artists at the SS Cape May showcase venues. All showcase performances will be Free and Open to the Public.
Cape May is the oldest seaside resort in the United States and stretches 20 miles into the Atlantic Ocean and below the Mason-Dixon line. Famous for its rich history of visitors and Victorian architecture, this National Historic Landmark City also hosts world renowned jazz festivals. Cape May will come alive in the Spring of 2011 during the annual singer-songwriter weekend.
Showcase Submissions...
Over 130 acts and artists will be selected from showcase submissions to participate in SS Cape May 2010. Showcase performances will be held on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 at the venues. SS Cape May accepts electronic press kit submissions through our partners at Sonicbids.com, through the US Mail with a Showcase Application and by using any music and/or social networking site that you run with Acteva.com.
The fee to submit is still $20.00 and the Deadline is January 14, 2011. All selected artists receive laminated All Access Performer Credentials to attend the daytime music business conference events. Click Here to submit!
Conference Registration...
This event is designed for singer-songwriters of all genres and those interested in the music industry. The focus will be on emerging and established talent networking with music industry professionals and the community.
Music industry professionals attend SS Cape May as performers, speakers, mentors, and talent scouts. They share their experience and network with musicians, songwriters, students, and registrants during the afternoon educational seminars, mentoring sessions and hang out for the nightly showcases performances. Networking with other musicians and industry professionals will provide the education, tools and contacts to help advance careers. Click Here to learn more and register online.
Marketing Opportunities...
Sponsors & Industry Partners - Program & Directory Advertising - SS Cape May Compilation CD
Several levels of major sponsorship are available at Singer-Songwriter Cape May. This highly anticipated weekend festival is an affordable opportunity to promote your business, product and/or services. Maximum visibility prior to, during and after the event is afforded all sponsors and partners. For more information click here.
Hotel & Lodging...
The historic Congress Hall will host SS Cape May and offers a special rate during the event and traditionally sells out early. "Providing hospitality since 1816, Congress Hall is a haven of relaxed elegance, fun, historic charm and luxury at the New Jersey shore. Set amid landscaped grounds overlooking Cape May's broad sandy beaches, Congress Hall is just a few steps from the ocean, in the heart of Cape May's famed historic district."
SS Cape May is also proud to partner with The Inn of Cape May, the Marquis de Lafayette, the Victorian Motel and several other hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts by offering special room rates during SS Cape May. Learn more here.
