North Park Music Thing artists announced

The list of artists scheduled to perform and the performance venues are being released for the 2010 North Park Music Thing music and media conference, benefiting the San Diego Music Foundation.

North Park Music Thing received more than 750 music submissions from artists across the Southwestern United States, hoping to showcase during the music festival. Selected performers include: Exene Cervenka, Maren Parusel, Writer, The Silent Comedy, Shark Attack, The Creepy Creeps, Dirty Sweet, The Dabbers, Republic of Letters and Christmas Island. The full list of performers, venue information and schedule details can be found at

www.northparkmusicthing.com.

The two-day conference and music event will be held at the Lafayette Hotel, located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego, Aug. 13 -14, 2010. Music industry workshops covering topics such as music publishing, public relations, touring and licensing will start at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14. The showcase of bands and individual musicians performing at 14 San Diego venues will follow the all-day workshops on both Friday and Saturday night.

“North Park Music Thing is an outstanding showcase opportunity for up-and-coming artists from the Southern California region to be heard by music fans and by music industry professionals,” said Kevin Hellman, founder of the San Diego Music Foundation. “The event will also provide key resources and networking opportunities for musicians and industry professionals throughout the region.”

Advance registration for North Park Music Thing are available online, via the North Park Music Thing website www.northparkmusicthing.com. The two-day all-access badge provides entry to the panels, trade show, private event parties, as well as all evening performances on Friday and Saturday. One-day all-access registration can also be purchased for either Friday or Saturday’s activities. Two-day badges are $35 in advance and $40 day of the event, and one-day badges are $20 in advance and $25 day of the show.

For more information about North Park Music Thing, including conference registration, tickets and a complete list of panelists and performers, please visit

www.northparkmusicthing.com.

All proceeds from North Park Music Thing will be donated to the San Diego Music Foundation, which seeks to enrich the San Diego music community by providing professional development opportunities and assistance to local musicians. The foundation organizes the annual San Diego Music Awards show that recognizes the achievements of the local music community and encourages the next generation of musicians through its Taylor Guitars for Schools program. The program has provided more than 1,500 guitars to 61 elementary schools in San Diego County that include guitar in the school’s music curriculum.