Whats Next Concepts

The CURRENT STATE of WHAT'S NEXT?!
allied through Specialty Vendors,
that provide supports
in such directions as:
EQUIPMENT RENTAl,

TOUR MANAGEMENT,
ACT'S LOGISTICS,

ARTISTS BOOKING,
PROMOTION & PRODUCTION,
AD & PR CAMPAIGNING,

COMPLETE VIDEO,
PRODUCTION SERVICES,
STAGING, LASERS,
PYRO & SPECIAL EFFECTS!
Jason with What's Next Concepts,
Hope the Holidays find you well!
So you want to know What’s Next!?
"This year's Floyd Fest theme, Family Affair, speaks to the home that we all share... Planet Earth. It's also important this season and throughout every year to honor and respect each other as equal family members. We all need to take out the garbage, clean up after ourselves, respect each other's space, listen to all voices, consider all ideas, forgive mistakes, foster hopes, and create dreams. By working together NO MATTER the weather, we're sure this affair will be a good one."
(Floydfest - newsletter Dec ..07)
Speaking of working together with the New Year upon us What's Next is looking for new potential Street Teamers for the FloydFest 2008 Family Affair' Festival!
You want to be a part of What’s Next!?
Sign up to join the What’s Next Crew!!!
Promote FloydFest ‘08 & What's Next Music Artists with
The "WE'RE N" Street Team Work Exchange!
We are selecting a few street team people in the following market areas: (one in each)
VA
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Blacksburg
Richmond
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Staunton
Arlington/Fairfax/NoVA
NC
Greensboro
Winston Salem
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Durham
Charlotte
Boone
Asheville
Black Mountain

PA
Philly
Harrisburg
We can’t wait to see Who’s Next!?
contact us to see how…

Here is what may be expected of you once you join the team:
• Spreading word online via social networking sites,
chat rooms, & message boards.
• Distributing promotional material to coffee shops, record stores, college campuses, & live music venues in your area

• Using your artistic skills by creating content to be used for promotion
• Handing out stickers, postcards, or other goods to like-minded music lovers at concerts where FloydFest ’08 artist are playing
• Report to us - let us know what’s happening in your town and share your observations, blog entries, and pictures We suggest you to have the following tools
to maximize your promotions efforts
• Digital camera or camera phone
• Internet & e-mail access
• Stapler and Spray adhesive
• Ability to speak to peers and music lovers comfortably
• A desire to be part of a successful Festivals & Events
What you will receive in return for promoting
FloydFest '08-What’s Next!? street team.
o Access to exclusive content and inside information
o Hands-on Marketing, Promotions experience,
with references from an establish team
o Access to concerts, events and promotional materials
o Some will receive “Guest list” entry to event in you area
o Chances to win Artist Autographed Festival Posters, Festival Recording or even pairs of tickets for yourself and a friend. o A Big chance to network & develop lifelong friendships & music industry contacts
You must be at least 13 years old to apply.
Upon receiving your request for more information we will send an online application. The next step will be to complete the online application which will be sent out via email. As we select street team leaders for each area we will manage progress through e-mail, phone, and post office. Please keep an eye out for this email and in the meantime, please help spread the word about FloydFest ’08!
-Jason Darby & the What’s Next Promotions Crew
*********************************************************Wha t's Next!? consultants are available to answer your questions, provide design ideas & guidance, determine your needs, & produce a price quote in a timely manner.We offer clean, well maintained professional gear from such companies as JBL, Yamaha, EAW, QSC, Sony, Crest, BSS, Ashly, TomCat, High End Systems, Martin and many more. This expansive inventory of production gear is also available for rent, as individual items, or as part of a packaged system.
If you are currently seeking Professional Representation, or any one of our other Exclusive Services, please fill out the form below in it's entirety & e-mail us. Once your message is received, you will be e-mailed which will contain all Company related information on the various types of services we provide, including our company client Inquiry Form to help our staff determine your special industry needs to take your career to the next level. Thank you for your interest in What’s Next !? We look forward to doing business with you!

~From the Desk of J. Darby, CEO
e-Mail this short form to us to get started
First & Last Name: City: State: Zip: Phone:
Cell Phone: Email Address:
Website or Myspace URL: Entertainment Profession: Level of Skill: I am Seeking: [X] (check all that apply) Equipment Rental: [ ] Staging: [ ]
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Production: [ ] Promotion: [ ] Video Services: [ ] Lasers: [ ] Pyro & Special Effects: [ ]
Booking 4 Band: [ ]
CREWJ5 The Man w/ the Gift of Gab
What’s Next!? is the music population’s connection to positive & creative entertainment. Providing our collective experience of Artist Management & Entertainment Production to the music community we have found many solutions to common troubles that exist. While exercising all appropriate networks & media groups & approaching each project as a unique event we have encounter & overcome a past full of perils in our last nine years.
The “What’s Next’s!? Concept” is simple; we are continuously developing win/win situations within an intricate network of participants with positive success. Leaving no portion of any Promotion or Production overlooked our focus is simply to produce quality events while downsizing risk & nurturing a profitable relationship between all parties involved.
We are currently working with a diverse musical group, consisting of a strong network of solo artists, acoustical duos, fusion jazz trios, independent bands, representatives, venues, stores, fans, & people such as yourself looking for what ‘is’ next in the world of musical entertainment. Recently we have focused our attention to our building network of Head-Lining Acts, Regional Acclaimed Groups as well as an array of Local Artist with vast fan base. Are you bored with the same old acts, or having trouble finding the fresh & professional musicians you want? What’s Next!? is your innovative entertainment connection.
Contact us with Questions, Aspirations or Suggestions…
From the Desk of J. Darby
Thank you for your time & interest in What’s Next?! “Positively Moving Forward!”
On Today's agenda What’s Next!? Concepts is engaged in development & preparation of special advertising projects: from creative development of the concept of events (in view of last marketing researches) to the organization of long-term projects in a format of the set brand, directed on creation of a prestigious, steady, & positive associated image. What’s Next!? was conceptualized & has existed since ‘98!Time II Evolve!? GET INVOLVED Join the What’s Next Concept Design Co. Revolution!!! Here's How: Vote:
o Register to vote
o National polling locations
o Breakdown of each candidate
http://www.vote-smart.org/election_president.php
o Host a voter registration drive
• Join a national committee:
o Green National Committee http://www.gp.org/
o Democratic National Committee http://www.democrats.org/
o Libertarian National Committee http://www.lp.org/
o Republican National Committee http://www.gop.com/
• Join a political action group:
o Browse RiseUp listserves
o Find meetings on Yahoo! Groups
o Find groups on Meetup.com
o Join an affinity group
o Join a political satire group
o List of progressive organizations
• Attend Congress
• Unionize
• Petition
• Strike
• Boycott
• Protest
• Participate in town meetings
• Attend public hearings
• Get a show on public access TV
• Greening your business
• Form an Impeachment Committee
VOICE YOUR OPINIONS
• Contact your elected officials
o How to lobby o Address and phone number lookup
o Host letter-writing parties

• Contact media organizations: National radio show directory --
National news organization directory --
• Write letters to editors
• Write to prisoners
• Write on paper money
• Introduce yourself to your neighbors
• Leave thoughtful messages around town:
o As bookmarks in library books
o As letters in sea bottles
o As time capsules in buildings
o As chalk on pavement
o As drawings on the beach
o As posts on What's Next Concepts Design!?
o As stickers on parking meters
SPREAD THE WORD
• flyers:
o How to create a flyer http://advertising.about.com/cs/agencies/ht/Create_Flyer.htm
o How to make wheat paste http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatpaste
• Put up stickers:
o Design them yourself
o Buy them
o Print on address labels
• Wear political shirts:
o Design them online
o Design them on your computer
o Screen-print them yourself
o Buy them from e-tailers:
• Make zines
• Make highway signs
• Wear a sandwich board
• Host documentary screenings
• Create and share uncommercials
• Create political art
• Create a thoughtful email signature
• Leave political publications in waiting rooms
• Advise your library on what to subscribe to
• Give away free hugs
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
• Join a non-profit:
o Browse Idealist's 60,000+ entries
o How to start a 501c3
• Intern for your state government
• Organize a food drive
• Host an alternative gift fair
• Table at public events
• Do community service:
o Tutor kids
o Help the disabled
o Read to the elderly
o Promote local art programs
HELP US OUT! Join the What’s Next Concept Design Co. Revolution!!! Here are step by step instructions for those who wish to join the What’s Next!? Poster Campaign.
Step 1. Create or Find your Posters. Best to make your own but here you will find some…
http://www.bloodforoil.org & of course http://www.myspace.com/whatsnextconcepts
• Download & share our propaganda collection: o Set 1 - 1000 Images (89 megabytes)
http://s3.quicksharing.com/v/4208725/Set_1_1000_Images.zip.h tm o Set 2 - 1000 Images (75 megabytes)
http://s6.quicksharing.com/v/5974452/Set_2_1000_Images.zip.h tml o Set 3 - 1000 Images (87 megabytes)
http://s6.quicksharing.com/v/6992706/Set_3_1000_Images.zip.h tml o Set 4 - 1186 Images
(81 megabytes)
http://s6.quicksharing.com/v/4205483/Set_4_1186_Images.zip.h tml
Step 2. When you find your potential poster(s), Right Click and Save As. (Be sure to save it somewhere you can find it later)
Step 3. Print.
Tips: Print in Black and White. It's Faster, Cheaper, and you're hanging this stuff up outside anyway. Also, make sure your printer program is set on Black and White, even if the Picture is already Black and White. Your printer will try to make the Black out of reds and such from your color cartridge.
Step 4. Gather supplies.
a. Book Bag
b. Adhesive - you can find these in the paint section of any walmart. I recommend the the spray adhesive, but we've also used poster glue and a staple gun.
c. You are going to want a manilla envelope to give you easy access to your posters & keep them in good shape.
d. Bike - Cars draw attention. This is not a must, but you'll find it alot easier if you just park your car and use a bike to get around. It's faster than walking and more inconspicuous.
e. Dark clothes - More of that inconspicuousness.
f. Partner - Extra set of eyes and an extra set of ideas. Plus, the other person can quickly get into the book bag w/out you taking it off.
Step 5. Join the What's Next!? Revolution.
Act Today For There May Be No Tomorrow
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Offer suggestions & additions to our list Feel Free to paste anything missing & Pass it on... What’s Next Concepts (FL & NY) is seeking a college intern. Must be proficient in Excel and Word. Please submit all resumes and inquiries to whatsnextconcepts What's Next Records Street Department (NY) is looking for a driver with valid license & your own vehicle. Send your resume & info to whatsnextconcepts Promotional items are available for event promoters and radio & night club djs (selectors).Send your resume & info to whatsnextconcepts Time II Evolve!? WHAT'S NEXT!? GET INVOLVED