Indie Music Festival Debuts in Park City, UT
ORION INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL DEBUTS IN PARK CITY, UT; JAN. 14-20, 2010
ORION INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL DEBUTS IN PARK CITY, UT; JAN. 14-20, 2010. National and International Artists to Showcase Before Industry, Visitors, and Locals
PARK CITY, UT – Different flavors of music will treat audiences and music industry leaders at the inaugural Orion Independent Music Festival, Jan. 14 – 20, 2010. Seeking to revolutionize the music business, the Festival will provide exposure to unsigned music acts in a similar way the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival does for filmmakers. The festivals will complement each other, as they occur during back-to-back weeks.
During the Orion Independent Music Festival, artists will perform in several venues throughout Park City’s historic Main Street. Music genres will include rock, pop, jazz, R&B, lounge, country, and hip hop. All performances are open to the public.
Orion is the brainchild of Salt Lake City musician Steffon Olsen. The Festival’s creation was inspired by Olsen’s own experiences as a singer/songwriter and his desire to positively impact the music business by highlighting new ways for artists to market themselves.
“I’ve grown frustrated by the music industry’s general lack of interest in the art of music while it becomes more focused on profits and artistic control,” Olsen explains. “Music is on the cusp of a revolution thanks to the internet empowering the independent artist with the ability to self-promote. Our mission is to create an annual forum in Park City for independent acts to be discovered.”
The Orion Independent Music Festival will be a convergence of industry professionals from record labels and internet marketing companies who are seeking cutting-edge talent and fans looking to broaden their musical horizons. During Park City’s busy ski season, Main Street’s live music venues will be buzzing with visitors and locals who will enjoy the rare opportunity to discover new talent after a day on the slopes.
“Park City has a great track record of hosting high caliber events and offers an unrivaled international stage for these artists, “ says Olson. “Its charming ski town setting will give this music festival a unique character. The proximity of the Main St. venues to each other makes it easy for people to see multiple performances each night, and we expect to take the après-ski experience to a whole new level.”
Several Main Street venues have committed to showcasing Festival artists, including Cisero’s, Doolan’s, Downstairs, Flanagan’s, Harry Os, Lindzee O’Michaels, The Sidecar, The Spur Bar & Grill, and The Star Bar. Each will serve the signature Orion cocktail. Part of the Festival proceeds will benefit Mountain Town Music in Park City.
Opening ceremonies will be held Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at Park City’s historic Egyptian Theater. Park City Mayor Dana Williams will welcome festival attendees and treat them to some of his own original music.
Festival wristbands, allowing access to all venues, are available online at www.orionmusicfestival.com for just $40, or people can pay $5 at the door for individual showcases.
Orion Independent Music Festival
Media Contact: Hilary Reiter
435.901.2071 | orionmusicfestival@comcast.net
www.orionmusicfestival.com
