SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

MAIL TO:
1105 Government Information Group
3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777
Falls Church, VA 22042
Attn: Amy Fisher, Executive Director of Media Marketing and Events
(703) 876-5148
afisher@1105govinfo.com

OVERVIEW

GIT Rockin' is government IT's third annual battle of the bands. It is a friendly competition that allows executives—from government and industry alike—to showcase their talents and to get out and network with peers, colleagues and spouses in a high-energy, out-of-the-industry-norm environment. It also presents an ideal forum for raising money and spreading awareness for the United Services Organization of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro).

REQUIREMENTS

The event is open to bands that play all genres of music. In order to qualify for GIT Rockin', your band must consist of at least two members of the government IT community (government and vendor executives are both eligible to participate). All performances must be live music. No musical tracks will be allowed, with the exception of tracks for sound effects.

Bands that performed at the 2007 GIT Rockin’ event are not eligible for 2008 participation.

In order to be considered for selection, applying bands must submit the following:

1. Brief overview of your band and the primary type of music you perform. Please include a listing of all band members and government IT affiliations.

2. CD/sampling of current music – no electronic files or links to downloads will be accepted. All submissions must include song samples on a CD.
Note: we receive numerous entries for participation consideration. It is recommended that the quality of your audio submission be the best possible. DVDs are not recommended for the blind judging process. In addition, feel free to specify which songs the judges should sample during the review process.

3. Complete contact information for designated GIT Rockin' POC

4. A sample list of past and future gig dates/locations

COMPETITION

A maximum of five bands will be selected by a panel of judges composed of 1105 Government Information Group, sponsor and partner representatives. Band names and affiliations will be kept confidential during the judging process to remove any band bias. All bands will be promoted on the GIT Rockin' Web site and each band will perform a 20-minute set on October 16 at the State Theatre. Bands will compete head to head. The winner will be determined by audience voting on-site at the event.

PRIZES

Most importantly, the winning band of GIT Rockin' gets bragging rights about rocking hardest across the government IT community. In addition, they will receive a full page profile promoting them as the third annual GIT Rockin' winner in 1105 Government Information Group publications (post-event). Lastly, you’ll take home a nice trophy for your practice room.

TICKETING

A maximum of 800 tickets will be available to attend GIT Rockin' at a cost of $25 each. The proceeds from all ticket and band voting sales will be donated to the United Services Organization of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro). Tickets can be purchased in advance on the GIT Rockin' Web site at www.GITRockin.com.