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[MyTuneBD.Com] 2008 Indiegrrl Conference Extends Deadlines

2008 Indiegrrl Women in the Arts Conference
Extends Discount Deadlines
New Ticket Discount Deadlines approach for Banquet, Conference Passes

August 8, 2008
For Immediate Release

Martinsville, VA - The history-making First Annual Indiegrrl
Women in the Arts Conference taking place in Spencer, VA from August
21 - 24, 2008, has extended their discount deadlines. The first
deadline for discounted general conference passes is Friday, August
15th. A full conference pass is offered at the discounted price of
$100 and will allow you to attend all workshops, panels, exhibit hall
and both live performance stages on Friday and Saturday. Although
the showcases will feature women, men are welcome to attend the
conference and take part in the workshops and panels.

After August 15th, you will only be able to purchase a walk-up
conference pass at the door for $125.

The second deadline is for banquet passes. The 2008 Indiegrrl
Conference will feature two keynote speakers - musician/actress
Bonnie Bramlett and The Donnas' manager Molly Neuman at the Indiegrrl
Banquet on Thursday, August 21st. Banquet tickets are available to
the public for $30 online until Monday, August 18th. Only advance
tickets are available for this banquet.

A general public one day ticket will be sold on Friday and
Saturday (days of the conference) for $10 that will allow access into
the exhibit hall and the two stage areas. Keynote Speaker Bonnie
Bramlett will be set up in the Exhibit Hall signing autographs and
selling her CDs. Register to win one of 4 Daisy Rock Guitars. Binding
Time Café will be on site at The Spencer Penn Center selling a
selection of sandwiches, salads, desserts, snacks and beverages.

The Dutch Inn Hotel located at 2360 Virginia Ave., Collinsville,
VA 24078 is offering room discounts of $64.95 for two people and
comes with a free full breakfast buffet for those attending the
conference. Phone (276) 647-3721 to make your room reservations.

Purchase your complete conference pass online at
http://www.indiegrrl.com. After August 15th, general overall
conference passes will be sold for $125 and the one day passes for
the exhibit hall and stages will be sold at the doors on Friday and
Saturday at The Spencer Penn Center.

Main sponsors for the Indiegrrl Conference are Oasis CD
Manufacturing, Serge Entertainment, MPress Records, Onlinegigs,
Songsalive, Rockin' Moms, Females On Fire, GoGirls Music, Spotted
Kiva Productions, Daisy Rocks Guitars, Linq Songs Publishing, Sage
Design, Bay Dog Graphics, Harmonic Capo, Buffalo Creek Guitars &
Studio, and more.

Planned workshops and panel discussions on Friday
and Saturday at The Spencer Penn Center will feature alternate guitar
tunings, song writing, performance critique, web design, graphic
design, podcasting, press kits, press releases, touring on a tight
budget, long term survival as an indie, Non Profit Basic, Learning
How to use the Harmonic Capo, Knowing the differences in Guitars,
Getting the Best out of Your PA System, and more. The conference
will also feature an Exhibit Hall featuring different industry
vendors and an artist row where you can talk directly with some of
the showcasing artists, along with two stages showcasing live
performances in music and comedy. Showcasing artists have been
selected featuring 32 artists from around the United States and
Canada and the showcase schedule is posted on the Indiegrrl website
soon. Showcasing artists are a combination of members from the
Indiegrrl Women in the Arts organization as well as Songsalive,
Females on Fire, Rockin' Moms, and GoGirls Music.

Indiegrrl is an entity of the Indie Music For Life 501(c)3 non
profit and each year donates monies specifically for the Indie Music
For Life cancer research and educational cancer awareness programs.
To purchase tickets and for more information about the Indiegrrl
Conference, please visit http://www.indiegrrl.com/2008conference.html.

Media Contact:
Serge Entertainment PR
Phone 678-445-0006, Fax 678-494-9269
Email: SergeEnt@aol.com
http://www.indiegrrl.com
http://www.myspace.com/indiegrrl