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Breakthrough Marketplace
One of the objectives of Breakthrough is to help participants to network with each other during and after their particular programme. Well, there is no better way to make an introduction than by offering something special to each other! The Breakthrough Marketplace is the place where that opportunity happens.
Below you will find listed special offers from those in the Breakthrough network made exclusively for others in the network. To qualify as a network member is simple - just undertake the Breakthrough programme. (You may need to obtain a special code from Breakthrough in order to access the offer).
Caravan Records are offering Breakthrough members ‘Mates Rates’ - 20% off all recording services (max 5 days). And if you refer a friend, they get 10% off all recording services (max 5 days).
Located in a quiet area just 45 minutes north of Sydney, Caravan Record's goal is to give every artist the opportunity to record a QUALITY product - something you can be proud of, to sell to fans, or to show those in the music industry. Understanding that every artist’s needs are different, they create the perfect atmosphere where you can create your works in a friendly and open environment.
Hotsource is offering every Breakthrough participant a free Hotsource Promoter’s Package (value $99.95). This is a perpetual permissions based upgrade to their Hotsource account. Here are the benefits:
* Every gig you enter when logged in as that user is automatically upgraded
* Upgraded gigs are featured by rotation on the homepage of Hotsource and in specific areas throughout the site
* Upgraded gigs have room for 3 images – if no image is selected, the image of the Headliner band is used (images are important to the value of the upgrade)
* Upgraded gigs show all fields, including gig description, cover charge, ticket price, ticket links
* Upgraded gigs have images and are highlighted in all search results
Here's how it works: First register on Hotsource and then send Breakthrough your Hotsource username. We will verify with Hotsource that you are a participant, then Hotsource will modify your account status so your gig entries are automatically upgraded. Click here to go to the Hotsource website.
Australian Music Biz is offering Breakthrough participants a variety of discounts as follows:
* 10% off accepted PR/radio plugging campaigns through Australian Music Biz www.musicbiz.com.au
Contact Breakthrough for your special code and then get in touch with each business as desired. Click on the web links above for full contact details.
The Launch Squad Members Club started in January 2007 as a tool for musicians to save money by accessing discounts in various music related businesses. For information on the full range of discounts available have a look at www.thelaunchsquad.com.au/membership.html. All the Launch Squad Supporters currently offering discounts to card holding Launch Squad Members are listed.
The Launch Squad is offering all Breakthrough participants a 2 for 1 Members Club Membership, or a half price membership fee of $15. First contact Breakthrough for your special code, then get in touch with The Launch Squad on dawsonjp@iprimus.com.au .
Hammered Silver Studios is a brand new recording studio only 30 minutes north of Brisbane. They are offering Breakthrough participants a 15% or $200 discount (whichever is smaller) for any studio booking. Contact Breakthrough for your special code, then get in touch with Tim Weatherall, Studio Manager on tim@hammeredsilver.com. Go for a virtual tour at www.hammeredsilver.com.
Entertainment I.T. is a furiously independent I.T. company servicing the entertainment industry. They are offering all Breakthrough participants subsidised website hosting of 12 months for the price of 10. Check them out at http://entertainmentIT.com
Griffin Alliance supply Disc Jockeys, AV hire and marketing support to private parties, pubs and clubs throughout Australia. They are offering all Breakthrough participants a discount package that entitles you (or a friend) to $50 off a function DJ for your party.
Simply send Griffin Alliance your details and they will send out a package with full details. www.griffinalliance.com
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT - Special Offer
Alicia Fox is delighted to offer Breakthrough participants an amazing discount on a professional photo shoot. The cost is only $250 (usually about $700) and includes:
* photo shoot
* 10 high res images – touched up and Photoshop effects
* 30 websafe images
Also happy to discuss live gig shoots or other services.
STOP PRESS!
For a limited time only, experienced film, TV & radio producer and writer Tracey Savage, is pleased to offer Breakthrough participants complimentary press release and/or gig announcement writing and advice. Please contact her directly at traceysavage@gmail.com with your material. Limited to first 30 participants.
IF YOU ARE PART OF THE BREAKTHROUGH NETWORK AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL OFFER, PLEASE CONTACT US ON david@businessdna.com.au
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