Caribbean
song wanted for World Cup of Cricket
CARIBBEAN MUSIC – which has gifted the world with
a talented array of artistes and countless unforgettable
songs – is again earmarked to be the source of another
major international release.
Organisers
of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket World
Cup 2007 recently began advertising for people in the
recording industry to compose, produce and record the
signature song of next year's tournament.
ICC officials said they were looking for
something that reflected the region's vibrancy and passionate,
fun-loving lifestyle and its love affair with cricket.
The Request For Proposal (RFP) is open
to all recording companies, consortia and producers worldwide
with the stipulation that their submissions not only promote
the region and awareness of the most prestigious international
cricket tournament, but also include "Caribbean talent
. . . and promote Caribbean artistes and music".
The winning song – which will be
known as the Official Song of ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
– must be "heavily Caribbean in flavour",
stated ICC CWC 2007 marketing manager Damon Leon.
According to the advertisement now appearing
in newspapers across the nine host venues: If your company
has first-class music production facilities, Caribbean
artistes signed to your label or at your disposal and
the ability to deliver a world-class song on time and
on budget, send an email (cwc.anthem@cricket worldcup.com)
to request the complete RFP document.
The
RFP can be also downloaded from the jobs and tenders section
of the event website (www.cricketworldcup.com).
The deadline for submissions is June 16.
"While
anyone in the music industry can respond to the RFP, we
definitely want Caribbean input and the only people who
can truly reflect the spirit, music and culture of the
Caribbean must have Caribbean roots.
"Persons with a lot of experience
in the music industry are likely to contend for this honour,
but new and emerging Caribbean artistes also stand a good
chance.
"This
would be a great prospect for someone relatively new –
or even unheard of – to come to the fore. . .,"
said Leon.
The
official song, which will be used for promotional purposes,
can be an original or existing work.
Source:
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