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DragonForce have split with lead singer ZP Theart. While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist. "We are looking for a powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us," says guitarist Herman Li.

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New Music Series broadcasts is looking for artists to broadcast on Los Angeles public television. If interested, submit media kit that includes your website, bio and music to be considered. Performance spots available starting as soon as this Wednesday and Thursday evenings (Key Club, House of Blues, Zen and others). To submit, Members,  please log in to the Backstage Forum (www.songsalive.org/forum) for the details!

Are you a Smashing bassist or keyboardist? If you think you've got the chops to join the Smashing Pumpkins, here's your shot.

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Now booking 14 Below in Santa Monica...  The original owner Todd
Christianson (The Mint) has taken the club back & is now ready to have your band rock the Westside.

Booking March onwards.

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The Training Camp Showcase & Artist Development Program has entered its 8th year. The series takes place every Tuesday in New York City. Cash prizes to unsigned artists tops $1,000. Organizers say they have launched an additional showcase, called Urban Fire. For complete info, Members, please log into the Backstage - Opportunities Forum (www.songsalive.org/forum) for the details.

The University of Miami is currently seeking a part-time teacher for their Music Business and Entertainment Industries department. A Master's degree and one year of experience required. To apply, Members, please log in to the Backstage Forum for the details!

Attendees of "Apocalypse Now: Estates and Reversions - The Redistribution of Music Publishing Wealth" will hear expert panelists discuss the law and business relating to term extensions, recapture, revisionary rights, and other issues related to estates and older copyrights, many of which are now becoming eligible for recapture by the original authors or their heirs under the recent copyright act revisions. The date is Thursday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., House of Blues, West Hollywood, CA. Panelists include: David Hirshland, President/Bug Music, Jeff Jampol, President/JAM, Inc., Michael Perlstein, Esq. Register online at www.aimp.org or by phone, 818-771-7301.

Music Connection magazine and Michael McCarthy are presenting an open mic at El Cid every Monday. In the last 2 years alone El Cid has hosted secret shows for Beck, Jane's Addiction, Tenacious D, Wolfmother, Spoon and Flight of the Conchords. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the scene, El Cid's beautiful old-school variety-night theater space is the ideal spot for you to get in front of an audience and show them what you're about. All are welcome. Sign-ups are from 7:30-8:30 or SIGN UP ONLINE ...Members, please log in to the Backstage Forum for more detailed info on how to take advantage of this opportunity!

Animal Games are currently looking for a new lead singer to take the reins. Going for an edgy, indie style, the members of Animal Games are now accepting applications for tryouts. To learn how to apply....Members, please log into the Backstage - Opportunities Forum (www.songsalive.org/forum) for the details.

Deadline is March 31 to submit for a showcasing slot at the 2010 Indiegrrl International Music & Arts Conference & Festival taking place in downtown Knoxville, TN on August 19 to 22. There are 120 showcase slots to fill. Music, Comedy, and Spoken Word artists are eligible. Showcase slots are 40 minutes each and are taking place at various hosting venues in the downtown and market square areas of Knoxville, TN and at our hosting hotel conference center the Holiday Inn World's Fair Park. Visit http://indiegrrl.com/conference.html for more details.