MISSION STATEMENT
• To create opportunities for musicians, songwriters and music-related merchants within Cherokee County by developing more opportunities to increase visibility while preserving integrity and striving for excellence in the music community
• To create more awareness about the music community within Cherokee County
• To create more educational opportunities for songwriters and musicians within Cherokee County
Cherokee County Music Society Benefits (for Musicians & Songwriters)
• Educational seminars
• Battle of the Bands
• New venues/events for paid shows within Cherokee County for Cherokee County musicians
• Songwriters nights
• Concerts to benefit charities
• Publicity opportunities via myspace, web site and newsletter
• Discount opportunities at participating member merchants/venues
• Promotional events
• Opportunities for opening slots with national headliners at events in Cherokee County
• Publicity and classified ads for members
• Shows featuring national acts in Cherokee County
• In-store appearances & clinics with local, regional and national acts
• Charity tie in. CCMS artist members could perform at children's hospitals, schools, etc., to benefit the community
• Performing opportunites at alternative venues i.e. art galleries, outdoor events, half-time shows at football games, public parks, etc.
• Participation with existing Cherokee County Festivals and Events
Merchant/Venue/Industry Professionals/Sponsor Benefits
• Prime placement of logo/name on web site and in press releases and advertising • Signage at events
• Increased business from members
• For venues: Opportunity to become a CCMS venue with automatic talent rotation
• Opportunities for increased visibility within Cherokee County to musicians and songwriters
Remember to join our yahoogroup to become a part of the Cherokee County music scene. Get involved! groups.yahoo.com/group/CherokeeCountyMusicSociety
Please join our friends list and let us know where you are playing so we can post your shows here to help you get the word out!
For Cherokee County Residents - please do not request a friend add unless you are located in Cherokee County and/or have at least one band member located in Cherokee County. Thank you!
BECOME A MEMBER!
Help make Cherokee County more music and minsician friendly!
Join the Cherokee County Music Society for only $25 a year ($15 for students) and make a difference!
•Included with membership
• Listing in Online Membership Director
• Link to your web site>br> • Free admission to meetings and events
• Special Offers and Opportunities
• Performances opportunities at band showcases and songwriters nights
• Discounts at local merchants
• Gig listings on our web sites
• More visibility for you!
Requirements to join:
1. You and/or your business must reside in Cherokee County
2. You must be in the music industry or be affiliated with the music industry
3. If you are in a band, at least on band member must join to be eligible to participate in events and at least one band member must reside in Cherokee County.
Annual Membership Fee: $25 per person or $15 for students (college and high school).
Our calendar year runs from January 1 - December 31. Payment is due at the beginning of each calendar year. Dues are tax deductible as a business expense.
Visit cherokeecountymusicsociety.org to join!
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