Dust off that old super 8, gather your friends and let the tape roll–the deadline for our first ever Music Video Contest is May 31! In case you were not aware we’re asking fans to create an inspired music video for one of six songs from Splendor In The Grass : “Ninna nanna,” “Ohayoo Ohio,” “Splendor in the Grass,” Où est ma tête?,” “And Then You’re Gone,” or “Over the Valley.” The winner will receive a trip for two to Nice, France to see the band perform at the Nice Jazz Festival or $2500 cash. Complete contest details are HERE.
While we were in Seattle last week for our concert with the Seattle Symphony we stopped by the amazing KEXP for an interview and performance. It was quite fun! You can listen to the performance/interview by visiting KEXP.org
Our first tour of Asia is going so well! The shows in Tokyo were amazing. We’ve posted some photos on Facebook so be sure to take a look.
Dust off your video cameras, call your boom guy, bring in the best boy and cast your comrades–we want you, filmmakers of North America, to direct our next music video as part of our first ever Music Video Contest!
We invite our fans to create a clever, inspired music video for the band for one of six songs from the new CD Splendor in the Grass: “Ninna nanna,” “Ohayoo Ohio,” “Splendor in the Grass,” “Ou est ma tete?,” “And Then You’re Gone,” or “Over the Valley.”
The video should include the complete song for whichever song you choose. Lyrics for the songs are available here; songs can be streamed here. Please do not include violent images in the videos.
You must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico to enter this contest. Contest deadline is May 31, 2010. You can view complete contest rules here.
First, Second and Third place winners will receive the following prizes:
First Prize: Two round trip plane tickets to Nice, France (from a major North American airport), three nights for two at a hotel, and two tickets to see Pink Martini perform at the Nice Jazz Festival on July 24, 2010. In addition, the winner will receive 500 euros cash, and a package of special Pink Martini paraphernalia. Instead of above first prize, winner may, alternately, choose a $2500 cash prize.
Second Prize: Two tickets to any Pink Martini show in the US or Canada in 2010, $250 cash, and a package of Pink Martini paraphernalia.
Third Prize: Two tickets to any Pink Martini show in the US or Canada in 2010, and a package of Pink Martini paraphernalia.
For a complete list of contest rules and information please click here.
We can’t wait to sit down with a tub of popcorn and watch what your masterpieces!
