information - Honey Jam Barbados

2014
Providing showcasing and developmental initiatives
for Barbadian Female Artists
HONEY JAM BARBADOS GOALS
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Foster the growth and development of young female artists.
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Provide networking, promotional and showcasing opportunities
in Barbados, regionally and internationally
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Provide educational, training, mentoring opportunities to young
artists from professionals with local, regional and international
experience about the music industry
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Promote inspiring and empowering messages
and a spirit of giving back through the support and
Promotion of charities which provide programs for
women and girls such as YWCA Barbados
Honey Jam…Supporting Barbadian Female Artists
HONEY JAM Is based on an annual all female multi-genre,
multicultural developmental Artist showcase which was started
by Barbadian Ebonnie Rowe in Canada in 1995. The Canadian
show has showcased the talents of hundreds of artists over
18 years representing a variety of genres – rock, pop, hip hop,
opera, gospel, dancehall, soul, jazz, etc. Nelly Furtado is our
most famous alumna and is now a sponsor of the Canadian show.
The initiative debuted in Barbados in February 2011 to an overflow crowd and rave
Reviews. Over the last 3 years we’ve received coverage in the Nation, Advocate, Heat,
Kurama Magazine, Hello Magazine, Attitude Magazine, Barbados Today, M People
Magazine, Mid-Morning Mix, Better Health, In Business Magazine, all radio stations, and
five ½ hour Honey Jam TV segments which aired on CMC and CBC.
We also participate with our artists in charitable events such as Love, Poetry & Song, the
Power Dressing fundraiser for women in shelters, the JCI event for special needs children
and singing during Christmas at QEH.
Organizers also produce an offshoot Honey Jam annually in January at Frank Collymore
Hall called Honey Jazz.
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
We need your support to continue this important developmental initiative for emerging young artists,
and will work with you to customize a package that meets your company’s objectives.
Potential benefits include:
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Logo inclusion in print ads
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Company name in radio ads
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Logo inclusion on audition flyers
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Logo inclusion on concert flyers
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Logo inclusion on event posters
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Logo on website for 1 year
Opportunity to post signage, distribute promotional
material on-site at launch, auditions, press
conference, artist workshops and showcase
Opportunity to distribute product samples on-site at
launch, auditions, press conference, artist workshop
and showcase
Speaking opportunity at launch/press conference
inclusion in all press releases
Honey Jam…Supporting Barbadian Female Artists
8 EVENTS!
● LAUNCH
● AUDITIONS
●PRESS CONFERENCE
● 3 ARTIST WORKSHOPS
● CONCERT
● AFTER PARTY
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2013 video highlights & photo album links
Launch
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjhnATBGw3s
photo link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.511580525590389.1073741848.100002153383441&type=1&l=707a829a5b
Auditions
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6iTB1EVvTc
photo link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.497314150350360.1073741846.100002153383441&type=1&l=bacd282248
Press Conference
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skiyeVbfX9Q
Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.520373794711062.1073741857.100002153383441&type=1&l=375e3ae33b
Vocal & Performance Workshop
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO3K2LfDoPs
Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.512555772159531.1073741850.100002153383441&type=1&l=ffb395af9a
Songwriting Workshop
Video Link
Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.523067084441733.1073741859.100002153383441&type=1&l=b0a48550f9
Getting Your Music Off the Rock Workshop
Video Link: Shontelle & Vita Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDpQmBWeFeQ
Photo Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.537559592992482.1073741861.100002153383441&type=1&l=c2b0ccae0d
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HONEY JAM BARBADOS - LAUNCH
The launch outlines plans for the upcoming Honey Jam Season. Attended by
sponsors, media, audition judges and aspiring artists – this is the jumping off
point for the series of events.
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HONEY JAM BARBADOS - AUDITIONS
Judges from various aspects of the music industry listen intently as the
artists sing their hearts out in the hopes of being chosen for a coveted spot in
the lineup. Show producer Ebonnie Rowe tells all of the auditionees "We're
not looking for the next Rihanna, that spot is taken, we're looking for the first
you!"
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PRESS CONFERENCE
The lineup of talented young women who will grace the stage is revealed, the
show host is also introduced and there is an update on the upcoming events.
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WORKSHOPS
Vocal & Performance - Internationally renowned celebrity vocal & performance
coach Elaine Overholt puts the girls through their paces in an all day workshop.
She has worked with Tina Turner, John Travolta and Queen Latifah and showed
the artists techniques to make the most of their performance.
Songwriting & Publishing – successful songwriters and experts in copyright
and publishing share writing tips, information on registering with an agency,
publishing 101 and how to monetize your work.
Industry - Knowledge is Power and the Honey Jam programme also includes a
free artist industry session with local and international music industry experts to
give the artists a reality check about what is involved to succeed in the music
industry.
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PROMOTIONAL CD
A promotional Cd is produced featuring tracks from some of the artists
which can be given to local and international media, displayed at music
conferences where Barbadian delegations are sent such as Midem, given
to local and international music industry professionals and potential fans.
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HONEY JAM CONCERT
2013 Video Link highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8YtRwMtx7M
Photos Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.524019297679845.1073741860.100002153383441&type=1&l=177e205563
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HONEY JAM CONCERT
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CONCERT VIEWING LIVE TO SCREEN IN GRANDE SALLE
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AFTER PARTY!
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HONEY
JAM artists gave back by performing for causes including
a woman’s shelter, the JCI event for SpecialNeeds children,
performing at the QEH and at Love, Poetry & Song in support of
people living with AIDS and raising awareness
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ARTIST TESTIMONIALS (1)
The songwriting workshop was truly an amazing experience , I gained so much knowledge and information today about
something very important that will change the way I operate in respect to the business side of my song writing, I also felt
very inspired meeting such amazing artists and really took everything they said to heart.” Tyra Trotman
“From the time I heard the name of this workshop, I knew I just had to be there no matter what. I'm glad I was able to attend, as I
gained lots of information from all the panellists, who were down-to-earth and easily approachable. I truly enjoyed Indrani's
contribution - her freedom of expression is something I believe all songwriters should strive to achieve. Kite and Simon Pipe gave
some very practical information, and Vivian shared ultimate, and real truths about the music industry. Overall, a great balance of
personalities making it a great workshop, culminating in a great performance by Debbie! Kudos to Ebonnie, and the entire Honey
Jam team. The variety of personalities on the panel and the various segments that this workshop was broken down into made it a
very informative workshop. This was indeed a great addition to the line of workshops with valuable information on the business
side of the music industry.” Kysanne Lewis
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ARTIST TESTIMONIALS (2)
“I found the Vocal & Performance workshop to be extremely helpful even for artists who have already received vocal training.
Elaine has the fantastic ability of bridging the gap between an artist's inherent personality and the stage performance personality
that is necessary to keep an audience engaged. What's special about her is she is able to do this without betraying the true nature
of the artist. It is encouraging and inspiring to watch her pull the best versions of yourself out of the closet so to speak in such a
short period of time. This is a workshop I wish we could have for more than one day.” Debbie Reifer
“The highlight for me was learning from others what makes me pop, and what makes me FLOP! LOL! Thank you to Ebonnie
Rowe, Elaine Overholt and all the Honey Jam ladies for making this possible! A quote I find that embraces what we saw today is
"Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen." - Robert Bresson... This was very informative and
helpful. Elaine touched on all the basics necessary for good vocal technique, stage presence and performance. Elaine indeed
made the Honey Jam ladies aware of themselves and their appearance on stage, by giving honest, constructive criticism which
contributed to the stellar performances at the concert.” Kysanne Lewis
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Artist testimonials (3)
The music industry workshop was extremely helpful. I learned so much about what lies behind the glamour of the industry.
Shontelle and Vita gave valuable advice and dispelled some myths I had in my head about recording contracts versus the
independent music route. The panelists all brought forth different perspectives, and the information provided shed light on
artist development, song publishing, what scouts are really looking for, and most importantly, you presented the opportunity to
assert ourselves and make valuable lifelong connections. Next year, I'd add additional perspectives, such as tour managers,
merchandising, and a PR person in charge of artist's social networking.
Dennica Pearl
The Industry Workshop was fantastic. The sound and solid advice from each of the panelists in the business on how to
survive as independent artists in the rapidly changing music market was priceless. It helped shed some light on grey areas in
my business plan that I was uncertain on how to tackle before. The idea to have local success stories like Shontelle and
Vita help us understand the real life application and benefits of the independent business model was an excellent learning
opportunity and I believe really inspired many of the Honey Jam girls into believing the "dream" is actually an attainable goal
with hard work, perseverance and business smarts. The warnings about the business that the entire cast of panelists gave
will help many of the Honey Jam girls chart a wiser path for their music careers. The approachability of each of the panelists
despite many lofty achievements in their careers was an added asset. It permitted me the freedom to seek customized
advice during the break time that has significantly contributed to how I will plot the next 6 - 8 months of working on my
business model. This is a "must attend" kind of event.
Debbie Reifer
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ARTIST TESTIMONIALS (4)
“The showcase was beautifully produced, and well promoted. The stage set up was stunning, Cici did a wonderful job MCing,
NJ3 kept the energy up and provided each and every girl with an amazing soundscape to sing to. The industry reps in
attendance were so amazing to interact with, and the showcase provided us girls with connections to the industry that are
lifelong and promising. Overall, I had a life changing experience.” Dennica Pearl
“The concert was a fabulous experienced and gave me allot of confidence and experience which was a great way of launching
my career, thank you so much for selecting me to be one of the Honey Jam girls it was an unforgettable experience. :)” Neira
“The show was amazing, loved the lights and the smoke and all the effects on stage ... the band was amazing. They really brought
my song to life and gave me the energy I needed to perform that song the way I did.... all the workshops were very beneficial and
gave me a whole heap of knowledge about the music industry. I would say Honey Jam has probably been the highlight of my career
thus far and I would advise any young aspiring female artiste to sign up next year. I also encourage other people to do what Ebonnie
has done and is doing. We need more people out there like her who believe in young aspiring artists and wish to see them achieve
their dream. Thank you once again Ebonnie, all of the sponsors and every one on the Honey Jam team who made Honey Jam 2013
possible.” Tyra Trotman
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“and by my living, to do credit to my Nation,
wherever I may go”
For more information please contact:
Ebonnie Rowe at
[email protected]
www.honeyjambarbados.com
Twitter: @honeyjambdos
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