Journopalooza Announces Open Call for Talent

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Nov 09, 2010, 07:09 ET

DC Media Scheduled to Rock 3rd Annual Musical Extravaganza on Friday, January 21, 2011

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The hunt for musical talent in the media community begins today with an open talent call for Journopalooza III. The heavy thump of rock and roll will break through the soulless chill of DC's darkest winter days when a line-up of musically-talented journalists take over the National Press Club ballroom on Friday night, January 21, 2011.

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As an equal-opportunity musical showcase, Journopalooza does not discriminate against non-rockers, only against non-journalists. We welcome submissions from solo artists, rappers, or bands playing funk, crunk, country, hiphop, habanera, bluegrass, zydeco, reggaeton, jazz, blues, pop, or any variety of fusion. The only rule: All acts must have at least 50% of their members working in (or laid off from) the professional media industry.

Bands, duos, and solo acts hoping to play the show should send an audio or video sample of their best work to Journopalooza c/o National Press Club 529 14th St. NW 13th Floor, Washington, DC. Please include a brief outline of your band's media credentials and email addresses for all members. Submissions must be postmarked no later than December 1. The lineup for Journopalooza III will be revealed in early December.

All proceeds raised by Journopalooza will benefit Reporters Without Borders, The Committee to Protect Journalists/Protection Fund, and the Eric J. Friedheim National Journalism Library.

SOURCE National Press Club