New Project...

[YouFail]

I was wondering what to do next on my journey through webdesigning. I sat playing guitar stuck. Then it hit me.

Im thinking of doing a new site where unsigned bands can post some of their tracks. With each track we'll have a band profile, link to their site and stuff like that. Each month the staff will pick 5-10 bands and we will send out emails encouriging record companies to listen to them.

I think this is a project worth putting a lot of effort into but with a lot of Tests coming up (Tests because im only 12) I wouldn't be able to do it all myself.

Im needing oppinions from many people to see if they think its worth spending any money on. In the end if the idea takes off we could begin to sell merchandise and tracks if any of the bands get signed and give us a few tracks.

Oppinions Please?

Rico

[Splinter]

So you know record company emails then? Although nice idea =] been done before.. most just use myspace..

[YouFail]

My dad knows a few record company executives. Also I won't use myspace :)

[Luckyrare]

So you know record company emails then? Although nice idea =] been done before.. most just use myspace..

Yup they do ;)

[YouFail]

Does anyone actually think this would be succesful? Im not bothered about making money im in it for the music.

Also I have just finished a quick thing for it. The ad campaign would probablly be based around this idea.

http://****************/v1/uploads/db45cc2705.png (http://****************/v1)

[Sygon.]

Does anyone actually think this would be succesful? Im not bothered about making money im in it for the music.

Also I have just finished a quick thing for it. The ad campaign would probablly be based around this idea.

http://****************/v1/uploads/db45cc2705.png (http://****************/v1)

Itsa good idea but the ad wouldnt be in visitor font just have a standard background and some verdana big text sharp and itll look pro ;)

[YouFail]

Sygon would you be intrested in helping out at all?

[Luckyrare]

Yes its a good idea, if you dont use it I may do so :)

Before you start you will need to...

- Research (Other sites like this)
- Make sure your coding skills are upto scratch
OR
- Get friends to help you
OR
- Pay someone to code it for you
- Also you will need to work out ways of making money (server fees will set you back for uploading MP3 files)

Anyway good luck dude ;)

[Splinter]

Also check the server lets you upload .mp3 files since many have started not to.. also love the chili's in the ad =]

[YouFail]

Im sorting all this out as we speak. A band I know called 'The Fool' is already certain they will put a few tracks on the site and this may sound BS but my gran knows Tommy Simpson's Gran. Tommy Simpson is the keyboard player in Snow Patrol so there is a chance it will be endorsed by Snow Patrol.
Danny are you intrested in helping?
Im needing people to help get it started just now.

[Splinter]

:S just because his gran knows yours dosent at all mean he will endorse it..

[YouFail]

Sorry scrap that idea.

[timROGERS]

I could help ;)

[beddy]

i am also part of the roject , i know alot of people who own bands on myspace so im getting a few of them involved witht he site.

[YouFail]

Ok so thats 2 people that have said they can help. Im needing ideas for a name for the site and a layout just now. I'll start to put some money into it when I see what the site will be like and if its worth it. Im sure if we all pull together we can make this happen! I've decided to add another feature which will be Reviews of already signed bands, concert dates and just general infromation. There will also be a place to put any ads you want. Free for a small space and say £1 for a larger space if the site takes off.

[Splinter]

Im sure I can help with some of the backend coding and stuff.. what kind of genre bands are you trying to involve??

[Luckyrare]

Yes I will be able to help, but I am coding VitalHostings client center atm so will be busy for a while (1 week tops)

[YouFail]

Ok guys. Thanks for all the support i've had. The response has been fantastic. The genre will be Rock/Punk/Metal/Indie that kind of stuff. Im still needing a name though. Unsignedtalent.net? Something like that?

[Mentor]

Youd need to offer something, other places dont, Myspace does everything you mention + a massive amount more, and thats not even factoring in the millions in its userbase "/

Unless your system can offer somthing theres cannot, its unlikly to fly "/

[YouFail]

Ok fair enough. Im wanting to make it unique and just get some decent bands on the site but I can't think of something to make it Unique.

[Sam]

Yeah i guess i could help.

Graphic wise and coding.... Im mainly only good at CSS at the moment, but im taking college courses on advanced HTML And PHP.

So i guess i could be of use ;)

[YouFail]

Cool Sam. Thats 7 People we have now. I have a new idea for the ad i'll get the proper one done later.

Just Now

http://img310.imageshack.us/my.php?image=crapy9gj.png

Theres 2 p's in it btw

[Rob]

I'll help.
I'm in a band myself, and my dad owns a music shop, so I know alot about the music business ;).

[Sam]

Thats images is cool dude...

I take it you have money for a server, because of all the mp3's etc, it would take up quite alot of webspace and bandwidth.

[YouFail]

I can easily get the money but I don't have it right now.
Can everyone who's in PM me their MSN address as I would like to be able to speak to them without having to use the thread.

[Colin-Roberts]

ill help... i can do most things like php html mysql 3d layouts (learning currently)

[craigg.]

Since you have myself in your signature, and I know you, I will help out at times, yet I do have quite a big sum of clients to get through, including a long term client which may take over a year.

The reason I will help, is that I know a few bands myself, and I know a couple of single guitarists etc. I also play they Keyboard/organ, but that is to my own taste (I'm not a musician or anything ;))

[Flauvo]

I can help with the promotional and advertising side to the project?

[Recursion]

Ill help out generally for you :)

[beddy]

This is another draft of one of our advertisment idea ,comments?
http://****************/v1/uploads/0858a8993c.png (http://****************/v1)

[YouFail]

Rob thats a great improvement on the last one you showed me. Thanks for the offer Craig and Numark it's great we have now 10 or 11 people wanting to help and a couple saying they can help at times.

Thanks,

Rico

[D3stroyer]

The guy that made the advertisement thing in the 3rd page, i don't think people will be looking for a road as an advertisement idea you would need something unique that would jump out at people.

And i hadn't read this thread and rico pmed me, i can host the server on my spare linux suse pc.


Daza

[Catchetat]

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3726/db45cc27058hg.png

I think that's some error with the lassoing.. I think

good luck with ur website :]

[YouFail]

All positions are filled as we have 13-14 staff now.

[:Edzy]

So you know record company emails then? Although nice idea =] been done before.. most just use myspace..

i actually do, many of my m8s are celebs and have sent me stuff via theyre record companys

[Rob]

I know the owner of Maverick Guitars.