Long Island’s Largest Music Event Ever Starts November 16th 2008
September 25, 2008
(Westbury, N.Y.) Starting November 16th, “Support Long Island Music Week”, the largest music event ever held on Long Island, will take place. You can find updates and a list of current sponsors and companies involved by going to www.longislandmusicfestival.com now.
The event runs through November 22nd 2008 and will feature 200 acts in every conceivable genre performing at 100 different venues including bars, nightclubs, theatres and coffee houses, encompassing the fruitful landscape that has made Long Island the hotbed of talent it has been for the past fifty plus years. This tiny strip of land is well documented in having given the world acts such as Billy Joel, The Stray Cats, Joan Jett, Twister Sister, Harry Chapin, Pat Benatar, Public Enemy, Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Nine Days and Taking Back Sunday to name a few; and this event will act as a catalyst for the next generation of budding superstars to shine.
“We are very excited to have the chance to continue assisting the local music community; offering both businesses and bands alike the networking and promotional opportunities this festival will allow, hopefully helping all involved get a little closer to achieving their goals.” said Rich Branciforte, Founder of Support Long Island Music Week.
In addition to the artists and venues, this week long event will also feature a free open house at 25 of the best recording studios in the area, $10 to $20 hourly rooms at 25 of the area’s top rehearsal facilities, and 10% to 25% off at many of the premier local music equipment stores and at 7 of our local CD and DVD retailers.
*IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN INTERVIEW WITH RICH BRANCIFORTE FOR SUPPORT LONG ISLAND MUSIC WEEK, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL COORDINATE.
MR BRANCIFORTE IS ALSO THE EDITOR AND FOUNDER OF GOOD TIMES, THE ORIGINAL LONG ISLAND MUSIC PAPER NOW CELEBRATING THIER 1000TH ISSUE AND WHO WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2009!
Also, interested acts, vendors, clubs and companies dealing in the music business are encouraged to fill out the form located at www.longislandmusicfestival.com to submit and guarantee you the visibility and the networking opportunities that this unique and exciting event will be sure to offer to all involved. Don’t delay; get your free submission in today.
Mail completed entry forms to:
P.O. Box 33, Westbury N.Y. 11590
Phone (516) 280-2100
Fax (516) 280-2103
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For public relations requests please contact:
Rick Eberle | PopCore Entertainment
516-729-6872 cell | rick (at) popcore.net
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