Born to Play: Live Acoustic Performances in 700+ Gap Stores

Perform at the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event, hosted by Gap, and get the chance to win an album produced by John Alagia. On August 20, 2009, every Gap store in the U.S. and Canada will host an exclusive, live acoustic music night to celebrate Gap’s 40 years./n/nPerform at the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event, hosted by Gap, and get the chance to win an album produced by John Alagia. John has produced albums for artists including Dave Matthews Band, Emmylou Harris, David Gray, Ben Folds Five, O.A.R., Edwin McCain, Vertical Horizon, Jason Mraz, Unwritten Law and Grammy winner John Mayer. Collectively his work has sold millions of records.


On August 20, 2009, every Gap store in the U.S. and Canada will host an exclusive, live acoustic music night to celebrate Gap’s 40 years of heritage in jeans and music.



This intimate performance opportunity will allow you to play at a Gap store in your area, get a free pair of Gap jeans, connect with your local fan base and more importantly, gain new fans and lots of exposure by performing at a buzz-worthy event. Gap has more than 30,000 employees who are inviting over 300,000 friends and family to these exclusive events. Event will also be open to the public so please invite your friends, family and fans to attend.

Gap’s ties to music go back to its first store in San Francisco that opened 40 years ago selling jeans and records. Today, Gap continues to connect with people through music. Join already committed artists Matt White, Lenka, Single File and Ellis Hooks as they help Gap celebrate four decades of great fashion and music, and be part of the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event.

You’ll also have an opportunity to get your music in the hands of every Gap employee and be able to sell your CD’s at the event. One song from each performing artist will be available for download at a web site exclusively for Gap employees. That means more eyes and ears on you.

And the other perks:

• A chance to win a recording session with famed producer John Alagia (www.johnalagia.com).
  
• A chance to win a Gap wardrobe.
  
• Free pair(s) of Gap 1969 jeans, a new collection of premium jeans that will launch in August.

Submit your music today for consideration to play at one of Gap’s acoustic events.*



*Artists can only submit to one region. Submitting to more than one region will disqualify your EPK submission.


JUST ADDED July 1: Gap has updated their Official Rules.



Please note: Submitting artists must be able to perform an unplugged acoustic set with no explicit lyrics and may have no more than four performers. Selected artists are responsible for bringing their own gear and making their own travel arrangements.



Please be aware that submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so there’s a chance that not all submissions will be reviewed.