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Spot Overtone and Win

Overtone Admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:55:12 +0200

When was the last time that you spoted the Overtone logo ... more importantly where. Was it on a beach ball at this summers hottest beach party, or staring into the eyes of a owl....

Maybe you spotted us in studio or part of a really catchy design campaign. All you have to do is look around, find us, and submit your findings on our facebook group.

You'll stand a chance to win awesome tickets to a party in a city near near. Keep an eye out on our social networks to find out which parties make the grade.

Overtone Special :: This September Only

Overtone Admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:42:50 +0200

Hello Rockstar,

This September Overtone.co.za is offering a 50% discount on our *PREMIUM membership upgrades.

50% OFF Premium - Use this Coupon Code - OVER_THE_TONE

If you haven't heard of OVERTONE... well... now you have and we are where the whole world discovers the South African Music Industry.

If you are serious about music and your career in the industry then make it a priority and GO PREMIUM while this offer lasts.

Order your Premium Account before the end of September and you only pay R300 for a yearly upgrade.

That's the equivalent of only R25 a month *SAVE R300

TOP REASONS TO GO PREMIUM

Free Worldwide Music Distribution on +200 platforms for your first album via iMusician
Get on iTunes, Spotify, AmazonMP3, eMusic,LastFM, MOG, iLike, Beatsource, Napster, Rhapsody,MTVmusic and many more
R1000 off your ULTIMATE BAND WEBSITE - eCommerce for your band.
Get Overtone Album Reviews
Get Found on Overtone with Priority Placement and more visibility for all your content updates
Save cash with on your Entertainment Bookings - Pay No Booking Agency Fees
Add Cool Banners and Links to all your content
View all Industry & Venue Contact Details
Awesome ongoing Industry Discounts
Add your CV and Get a Job in the Music Industry... and more

Go Premium - PayPal (Price in USD) - Use a paypal account or credit card its fast and secure

USD $40 - BUY NOW WITH PAYPAL - CLICK HERE

or copy and paste this link into your browser

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5PJWUJSDW88YS

Go Premium - Bank Deposit / EFT : (Price in ZAR) - Pay R300 into our South African Bank Account:

Pay To: OVERTONE
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 270601198
Branch Code: 025009

IMPORTANT! PAYMENT CONFIRMATION

Simply make your payment and then remember to email accounts@overtone.co.za with your payment confirmation and a link to one of your existing listing pages on Overtone.

We can find your account quickly and get you upgraded.

This offer ends on the 30th September 2010.

Overtone is calling all Bands, Musicians, Freelancers, Venue Owners, Models, Actors, and Creatives in the industry.

By upgrading to a PREMIUM account you not only access a whole range of industry advantages, but you also help us to provide the entertainment & media industry with ongoing FREE promotion, direct bookings and a directory listing service.

Thank you for making this possible.

The Overtone Team

http://www.overtone.co.za

Claim your share of 1.5 million and access the entertainment industry

Overtone Admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:55:08 +0200

PRESS RELEASE

31 March 2010

Claim your share of 1.5 million rand and ‘Access’ the entertainment industry via Overtone.

To celebrate their fifth year of online operation in South Africa, Overtone is putting 1.5 million rand into the Entertainment Industry.

Overtone.co.za is upgrading 10000 industry related accounts and giving them direct access to the entertainment industry in an effort to stimulate growth within the sector. Better access to the industry will result in more work for South African entertainers, service providers and will stimulate the industry as a whole.

Upgraded accounts will have direct access to all listed directory profiles on the Overtone network. Access the contact details for thousands of top entertainers, venues, freelancers, companies and service providers.

The Overtone “All Access” account is set to revolutionise the way promoters and event organiser’s book entertainment, it changes the way band manager’s access industry resources, and the way industry professionals develop their careers and network in the industry.

The Overtone platform provides ongoing promotion for local entertainers as well as decreases the related costs and time required of event management and artist bookings.

Overtone accelerates the career development of professionals in the industry by giving them exposure to our growing marketplace.

Overtone is investing in future industry leaders by working alongside universities and colleges around South Africa to empower their students with all the hands on tools they need to succeed in the marketplace.

“The better we can connect local talent, local professionals and our local service providers, the more work we can generate for the industry as a whole.” states Overtone Founder and Managing Director, Tristan Waterkeyn.

Overtone gives its user the all important ‘it’s who you know’ factor. Overtone is your access card to the who’s who of the South African Entertainment Industry.

Register on www.overtone.co.za during April 2010 and claim your share of 1.5 million rand with your own 30 day trial “All Access” account.

*Terms and conditions apply

The 30 day Trial account runs from the 1 April 2010 and ending 30th April 2010 and is valued at R150. These trail accounts upgrades are available at the sole decision of Overtone. Overtone is upgrading all existing Overtone users and any new registrations during the month of April 2010 while stocks last. Only one trial upgrade permitted per user. Multiple usernames for the same person is not permitted. Overtone reserves the right to remove users and account access as it sees fit. Users agree to use the site on an as is basis and accept full responsibility for their actions. Users accept that listed directory contact information may be out of date. Users are required to upgrade their existing accounts for continued access to our databases.

For more information visit www.overtone.co.za

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Get in. Get more. Get Overtone

Overtone Admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:33:49 +0200

Welcome to Overtone – your access card to the Entertainment Industry.

Overtone is the tool that makes the Music & Entertainment Industry happen.
Ultimately it is where the Industry meets.

No matter which side of the industry you’re on … Overtone has the correct solution for you.
Overtone can put you in touch with the right band, and make sure your event is a success.

Overtone is as simple as 123...

1.    Get in
2.    Get More
3.    Get Overtone

Visual Impact - Cape Town

Visuals — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:42:05 +0200

Visual Impact SA is the leading provider of Digital and High Definition broadcast solutions in Africa and productions originating from South Africa. Visual Impact SA does not only sell and rent out video cameras and cameras, but all the broadcasting equipment needed as well, whilst providing the personnel with the expertise to create solutions for clients.

Visual Impact’s South African operations offers a complete post-production package, it services many European and U.S companies. One of our many advantages are the joint partnership with HDHUB as well as Mediahive.

Our personnel have developed and participated in large and specialised reality projects such as Idols (East West & South Africa), The Block, The Apprentice, Survivor and Fear Factor series. Through these projects Visual Impact SA has proved its capacity to facilitate world-class quality projects.

The first full length HD feature (completed in 2001) in Africa with the Visual Impact SA 24p camera also contributed to Visual Impact SA's reputation as the leader in Africa in digital cinematography. The entry of the HD feature "Promised Land" at the 2002 Cannes festival is an important milestone in Visual Impact’s investment in HD technology. This investment and capacity to provide digital equipment and broadcasting solutions was increased significantly by the purchase of Visual Impact SA by the Visual Impact Group. Through the Visual Impact Group's backing Visual Impact SA can now provide a wide range of broadcast solutions.

Visual Impact SA employs two full time broadcast engineers and has personnel capable of manipulating camera menus on all the format cameras. Visual Impact SA’s on set digital grading personnel are used extensively on HD and Digital Betacam productions. This expertise is also vital in situations where digital formats are to be blown up to film, an area Visual Impact SA are leading the way in Africa.

We are always happy to assist you in finding top quality crew if you require.

Tristan Waterkeyn

Tristan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:23:27 +0200

Tristan Waterkeyn : singer songwriter and accoustic guitarist.

“the internet is a street corner where Tristan Waterkeyn makes music.”

Discography :

Hay Day - the first album

Mellow, thoughtful and aurally pleasing, a hammock-style hit waiting to be discovered. Acoustic guitar and jazzy rhythms complement lyrics both darkly humorous and poetic.

VIRTUAL BUSKING: Download the whole album for free online - Visit tristan's website for more details.

"Hay Day" is the kind of CD I'd want to have accompany me on thousands of kilometres of sailing. It's a "lie back in your hammock, look at the horizon and let the movement gently rock you" sort of album. It's melodies spin themselves from lyrical yarn, the instrumentation's brightly colourful and it's all woven closely together by a silky smooth voice.

Poetic, ambiguous words and jovial, sometimes theatrical play on instruments are an invitation to delve into layers of meaning.

"Accoustic guitar and refined rhythms complement poetic, darkly humorous lyrics. This album is positively mellow, contemplative and catchy as a cold." - TNT MAGAZINE UK

"Tristan Waterkeyn, talented Cape Town newcomer, has been compared to Jack Johnson for his laid-back songwriting style... His music is a combination of languid lyrics, effortless acoustic guitar, jazzy rhythms and gentle vocals." - Elle Magazine South Africa

"a group of impossibly smooth compositions shown off at their best courtesy of the exquisite clarity of the production. In terms of the overall sound and the attention to detail, this album should appeal to fans of everyone from Sade to the Buena Vista Social Club." - The Citizen - South Africa

Inspired singer song writer, soulful writing with a complex lyrical form and simple beautiful melodies.

"A Jazz laden bass guitar
Chases these, fluttering keys,
To the warm embrace of vocal harmony,
While in the darkness,
the swish and swing of brushes on skin,
are driving a Hammond to frenzy."

Influenced by :

Tristan Waterkeyn is influenced by a number of talented artists/. Inspired by great singer songwriters, The Bare Naked Ladies, Anni Di Franco, Fiona Apple, Tracey Chapman, Counting Crows, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and many others

Overtone looking for writers / offering cash rewards

Overtone Admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:04:52 +0200

Become an Overtone Ambassador.

Are you the life and soul of every party, soiree or gig? Are you at the front of every crowd and on the guest list at every door? Is talking music and media something that gets you all hot under the collar? Do you have an eye for detail and a craving for fresh ideas?

Are you next big thing in entertainment journalism…

As an Overtone Ambassador you’ll get to indulge your need for music, entertainment and media and then share your experiences with everyone on our official blog. You will be expected to hit the streets like the cutting-edge journalists that you are, and return with loot to share with us all…

Overtone is building an exclusive task force of 25 Overtone Ambassadors. As one of the chosen few, you form part of an awesome creative team that aims to change the way the independent music and media industry function, the way trends occur, the way music is experiences and the way we think about the industry we live in.

Once you are selected as an Overtone Ambassador we will secure exclusive press pass tickets for you and a photographer (read: friend with a camera) to any event that sparks your interest, and all you have to do in return is revel in the experience and post your thoughts here on the Overtone Blog.

It’s more than just about getting into cool events… Overtone will send you into the heart of the music, entertainment and media industry to track down those hard-to-get interviews, to get the inside story, to expose the dirt, track the cool, and change the face of entertainment media.

And we have another trick up our sleeves…

We will be using the hottest stories that are contributed as part of a glossy Overtone print publication. The best posts on the Overtone Blog will eventually form part of a portfolio of stories that showcase the best entertainment media journalism in the country. Contributors that have their work included as part of this official portfolio, will gain valuable experience, exposure, earn a feather in their cap, grow their own portfolio of published work as well as position themselves at the forefront of entertainment journalism the country.

More then that we have already crowned 3 Ambassadors ... we're looking to discover the next big wrting talent.

We know you're out there. Here's another reason you might want to razzle and dazzle us. Overtone.co.za has stepped foward for the BrandHouse Media Awards. If we win with your razzle dazzle help, we'll share the prize with the Ambassadors ....

So if you wanna claim your share of the winnings follow this link to find out more , sign up, and get writting.

http://www.overtone.co.za/musicblog/index.php/about/

Heads up :: Here's what brandhouse is looking for in each entry.

This initiative creates the platform for brandhouse to acknowledge media who are true ambassadors for responsible drinking. The judge panel includes leading industry authorities Chris Moerdyk and Ruda Landman.

The awards are open to all South African journalists who consistently demonstrate efforts to support and promote responsible drinking and associated issues. The award process specifically covers the crucial time over the festive season and Easter holidays, which are usually associated with the highest alcohol-related incidents.

Post your articles online and we'll connect the dots and send them updates on the portfolio...

love and mp3s

The Overtone Team

Latest Addition to the Overtone Network

Overtone Admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:45:50 +0200

15th March 2011 | Press Release: For Immediate Release

Overtone.co.za launches Online Tickets

Overtone.co.za was established in 2003 as an events company, and has since then become a familiar face entertainment and media industry portal. Having grown exponentially since its online launch in 2005, it now finds itself at the pulse of the music and entertainment industry with a high online visibility.

In February 2011 Overtone welcomed a new and exciting addition to the Overtone Network when it launched its online Overtone Ticket Sales.

The concept had been brewing for some time, but now Overtone was ready to take a bold step forward and enter the Online Ticketing Platform. Overtone.co.za has always supported the independent artist; after all it was started by a musician. So it’s only natural that like other aspects of the Overtone Network, Overtone Tickets is geared towards the promoter / artist.

The new ticketing platform enables promoters to earn a great deal more from their events than previously via existing ticket sales systems. Overtone sales fees are a low 2% making it the most cost effective ticketing platform around.

“It’s not just a ticket. Users are able to interact with the system in a lot more ways. They can buy and sell tickets for events, make donations to good causes, buy music, or access special offers and discounts.” says Tristan Waterkeyn, Overtone Founder / Managing Director. “Where it really gets exciting is that with the affiliate structure; a promoter is able to earn more then the value of their ticket. By monetising and rewarding social interactions, we’re able to take events to a bigger level”

“It takes Marketing and Eventing to a whole new level” comments Magdalena Zukowski, General Manager.” This puts power into the users hands and makes them feel like they are a part of the success of the event. Likewise, users also get rewarded on their social interactions in exactly the same way that promoters are. The more social interactions they make, the greater the chances of users being able to earn back the value of their ticket purchase.”

The system is designed to manage events of all sizes, from small guest list style events, to large festivals that require fast barcode ticket scanning for large numbers of people. Overtones ticket management systems includes live sales reporting and secure event access management that can be operated from any online computer or mobile phone.

“We’ve got some exciting things lined up for Overtone Tickets” Magdalena adds “Watch this space. More importantly tell all your friends.”

To visit Overtone Tickets Click here http://tickets.overtone.co.za/_

What's the story behind last FM?

Overtone Admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:05:55 +0200

Last.fm is a music service that learns what you love...

Every track you play will tell your Last.fm profile something about what you like. It can connect you to other people who like what you like - and recommend songs from their music collections and yours too.

…and as you use Last.fm, you make it better for you and everyone else.

When you recommend some music to a friend, or you tag it, or you write about it - even just listening to it - you shift the song's importance on the site. It'll be recommended to different people, because you've listened to it. It'll move up our music charts and maybe more people will hear it because you thought it was good.

How it all started…

Back in the 20th Century, Felix Miller and Martin Stiksel were running an online record label whose mission was to get independent music out to the people who wanted to hear it. A few years later, university student Richard Jones started tracking what he and his friends were listening to on their computers with a project he called Audioscrobbler. Last.fm brought these ideas and desires together. Luckily, these days it's about letting people choose the music themselves - rather than subjecting the world to Felix's music taste (or we'd all be listening to Elvis and Japanese surf garage). Last.fm has always been about making music culture more democratic: everyone listening to music how they want to, when they want to. Without a middle man making your decisions for you.

…and what we're doing now…

Our office is in Shoreditch in East London. When we started, the four site programmers lived in tents on the roof of the office. Now, we occupy a whole floor on Baches Street, we seem to have someone new on the team every other week (either here or in New York), and Last.fm is a global music service available in 12 languages. And last year Last.fm became part of CBS - so that's another six thousand or so people helping out. Sometimes we get nostalgic for the early days. Then we give ourselves a slap around the head and say "Wake up! There are still people who can't get at the music they want the way they want to. So, back to work…"

Overtone is proud to bring your music to last fm. Last FM is just one of the 200 online stores (via imusician) that you can send your music to for free with an Overtone upgraded account.

Worldwide Digital Music Distribution

Overtone Admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:15:13 +0200

PRESS RELEASE | 15 July 2010

Worldwide Digital Music Distribution.
+200 international sales platforms for you to start selling your music.

In a bid to empower the music industry in South Africa, Overtone has set up an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Swiss Company, Imusician.

With the world focus on all things South African, Overtone believes that now is the best time for independent artists to take their music to the international market.

Imusician distributes music to +200 premium digital music stores across Europe, USA, Asia and Australia.

This includes channels such as:

iTunes
Amazon
Napster
Spotify
Last FM
...and many more

"Courageous companies like Overtone are vital to this rapidly evolving market," says founder and CEO of Imusician, Shigs AMEMIYA. "It's a particular surprise to see something like this from South Africa, because it's ahead of many of Europe's more established players."

Overtone has set up a deal with Imusician that enables our members to distribute their first album worldwide for free.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to promote South African music worldwide. Working with Imusician will give South African Artists access to new market spaces, grow their international fanbases, and generate additional revenue for them ” comments Tristan Waterkeyn, Overtone CEO.

How does it work?

Register a new account on Overtone.co.za and simply upgrade for full membership. Your first album can then be distributed to +200 online music stores around the world for FREE via iMusician.

Your Overtone Membership will save you ZAR295 / $39 on your first album in music distribution fees as well as give you ongoing industry advantages.

Overtone will also help artists to make international payments, where they are only make local bank transfers as payment method for the distribution of additional albums.

As you sell music across all the many sales platforms your new Imusician account is updated with the latest sales reports and your earnings are made available for you.

Imusician charges a low 15% commission on your music sales for the management of all your distribution and reporting.

In addition to this users will benefit from Upgraded Overtone Members features, ongoing discounts, increased exposure and access to all entertainment industry contact details.

Visit http://www.overtone.co.za to get started and for the full distribution deal details and list of participating sales platform.

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EMAIL : info@overtone.co.za