Country Goes Global: "Nessun Dorma"

Url: http://www.unarts.org
Sound: http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow

Classical music is considered the root of all music genres. Our contemplation and respect helps us appreciate music's ability to touch and carry our soul. Every artist, has a direct connection with the grassroots level and the capacity to inspire hope, healing and progress.

Medical, Veterinary, Legal and Performing Arts encompass the true meaning of "ARTS INTEGRATION INTO EDUCATION" and mission of promoting the arts as a vehicle for solution oriented strategic planning and development, on the community level, in every United Nations member country.

In the spirit of collaboration, Humanitarian Resource Institute (humanitarian.net) developed the "Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative," url:

www.unarts.org

Radio and television networks can access the Stephen Michael Apatow cover song "Nessun dorma" and soundtracks from the "Country Goes Global" album compilation through AirPlay Direct:

www.airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow

UNArts.org - Rock The World Campaign Impacts 192 United Nations Countries

The nonprofit organization Humanitarian Resource Institute, founded in 1994, is moving ahead the Rock the World Campaign through the Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative. The campaign is being directed by Country Music Association Artist and Founder of Humanitarian Resource Institute, Stephen Michael Apatow.

Project Overview

Rock The World Campaign: Soundtracks from "Outside of the Box" available on MySpace and AirPlay Direct (High Quality Streams for radio stations and television). "Outside of the Box," compilation by Country Music Association Artist Stephen Michael Apatow.

Orchestrated through the Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative, international objectives are to:

* Promote collaboration and empowerment of artists in every United Nations member country, who will promote citizen advocacy in support of the felt needs of their fans and communities. * Provide a support system for artist collaboration in strategic planning, including targeted policy development initiatives. * Assist grassroots, national and international level communications support in conjunction with concerts, events and media initiatives.

Today, communication network integration, from the non-governmental organization Humanitarian Resource Institute reaches:

* newspaper, radio and television, corporate, intergovernmental, non-governmental, United Nations, community action and interfaith organizations in approximately 195 countries. * grassroots networks (household level), corporate, municipal, state and federal government, community action and interfaith organizations in approximately 3100 United States Counties.

Contact Information:

Stephen Michael Apatow

Founder, Director of Research and Development Humanitarian Resource Institute Phone: (203) 668-0282 Internet: www.humanitarian.net Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net

Director, Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative Internet: www.unarts.org Twitter: unarts

Connect with Stephen Michael Apatow on: Myspace I Artistopia I Airplay Direct

-------------------------------------------- What happens behind the scenes, is what shapes the face of progress. Artists have the direct connection with the grassroots level and have the capacity to inspire hope and healing. The combination of these two encompasses the face of "Arts Integration Into Education," and our spectrum of work here in the United States and 192 member states of the United Nations. -- Stephen Michael Apatow -------------------------------------------

AirPlay Direct Signs Boston Alternative Rock Band A'tris

AirPlay Direct, a leading provider of secure digital delivery of music and electronic press kits to music industry professionals around the world, today announced the signing of the alternative rock band a’tris to the AirPlay Direct artist advocacy and education program. a'tris is the first band to come completely through the AirPlay Direct artists and repertoire (A&R) initiative that was started in 2007.

"This is the most aware and relevant band of our times," said Robert Weingartz, CEO of AirPlay Direct. a'tris was in the first 500 bands to sign up to use AirPlay Direct to deliver their broadcast-quality music to radio stations globally. Since that time, a'tris placed in the top 5 artists in two of the alternative rock artist contests as decided by music industry professionals. It was in October of 2008 that a'tris was chosen unanimously by the music industry professionals participating in the A&R conference to win the artist contest.

"I am very excited to be a part of such a forward-looking organization," said Mason Taylor, frontman for a'tris. "It is a true pleasure to be working with a team whose main focus is educating and empowering the artist." AirPlay Direct is supporting the band's February 2nd release of their self-titled EP. The EP includes tracks (both live and remastered) from a'tris' two previous albums as well as a preview of their upcoming fall 2009 release.

AirPlay Direct will be looking at artists who continually are in the top of their artist contests, the winners of which are chosen by industry professionals appointed by the sponsors of the contest, for future signing opportunities. The company will not be accepting unsolicited material for signing consideration and encourage all artists to submit their material through the artist contests if they wish to be considered. The revolutionary business aspect of signing with AirPlay Direct is that the artist maintains the rights to their material and artistic control of their product. The company is focusing its efforts on educating the artist and providing the artist with free premium digital tools to build their career. The AirPlay Direct platform is free and open to all artists and labels to use.

Formed in 2004 in Boston, a'tris released their debut album, ‘appeal,’ in November of 2005. a'tris released the EP 'Of the Commons' in 2007 as well as their second full-length record, 'Lensing' which featured the track, "Automatic Doors." The music video for which garnered placements on MTV Latin America and Much Music and resulted in the band being featured as Microsoft Windows Media Player's artist of the week in May of 2008. The 'Automatic Doors' music video was in the Top 10 on OurStage.com in June 2008 Music Videos category as well as in the Top 10 on Famecast.com in August, September, December '08, and January '09 Rock Music Videos. 'Automatic Doors' was the #1 Rock music video out of 2,315 Rock music videos on FameCast in October of 2008, and placed 3rd in November 2008 on the whole site (cross-genre). a'tris has played hundreds of shows coast-to-coast and are currently finishing up their third full length release.

AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital file transfer system that was developed to streamline radio / artist promotion activities for today's music industry. AirPlay Direct’s FREE services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail.
http://www.AirPlayDirect.com

Prepare Yourself For Clash Of The Artists 2009!

Now in it's third year, Clash of the Artists 2009 will once again raise the standard of artist competitions across the world! At Art For Progress, we inspire exceptional international talent to get involved and support art education while having the opportunity to win fantastic prizes geared for the career artist. Here's your opportunity to show the art world, peers, and fans your best work. The world will decide who makes it to the finals for the BIG EVENT in New York City in March 2009.

The annual competition encompasses genres of visual art, film, fashion, live music, DJ's, and the exciting open category, "creative". The interactive judging process allows the on-line community to view short films, listen to music, and see the work of artists and designers from Australia to New York. Over a five-week voting period, three finalists will be chosen in each category. Through Clash of the Artists we have awarded winning artists some very exciting prizes.

Below are some examples of past prizes: Dubspot Full Music Production Package, NY Fashion Week Shows, Meetings with Magnum P.R. and People's Revolution for Musicians and Fashion Designers, DJ performances at Miami's Winter Music Conference, Abel Cine Tech Full Film Production Packages, Sony Music + Film Production Software, Apple's Final Cut Pro Software, Music + DJ equipment from Audio Technica, AFP Memberships, Career Building Workshops from MShop NYC, Gift Certificates, and this year CASH!! Our prize packages will be even bigger this year.

Get on board! Submit your work and get exposure for your talent while supporting art education. It's your time to shine and we're here to make it happen.

You can submit your work at http://www.artforprogress.org beginning November 17th or you can mail in your submissions to Art For Progress, 151 1st Avenue, Suite 26, New York, NY 10003. We'll be accepting submissions through January 9th 2009. Than it all goes live on January 19 when everyone gets to experience the best in art, music, fashion and film from across the globe. Votes will be tallied through February 28th. Did we mention our new super-secure voting process?

Last year, 150 artists were featured, over 15,000 people voted on-line, and over 300 people attended the finals event!

All of the proceeds from Clash of the Artists 2009 will support AFP's growing Art & Humanities Education Program. Art for Progress is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Sponsors for Clash of the Artists 2009 include: Sony, Audio Technica, Blick Art Materials, Magnum PR, People's Revolution, M-Shop NYC, Social Chord, Flavored Layers, MusicDish Network, Absolutearts.com, Art Calendar Magazine, 320 Studios, ArtDeadline.com, Fashion Fabrics Club, M&J Trimming, Fabric Direct, and B&J Fabrics.

http://www.artforprogress.org