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Monday, August 29, 2011
W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 Artist List Declared
Dates: 31st October (W.O.A International Music festival GOA 2011) to 7th November.
W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR 2011 HEADLINERS
Kotadama – Australia (Pop/Rock)
Matthias Sturm – Germany (Singer/Songwriter)
Jade Steel – USA (Reggae/Pop)
Eric Dulle – France (Pop/Sax)
Steinar & The Ramshackles – Norway (Pop/Rock)
Depui – Norway (Pop)
ViceroyBill – Canada (Country/Pop)
Metissia – France (Experimental / Alternative)
Pedro Menendez – Argentina (Jazz)
Peter & Karin Bayreuther – Germany (Featured Artist appearing in Kolkata Only) (New Age)
PM – USA (Rap/HipHop)
and
Overhate – Venezuela (W.O.A Records’ EMERGING metal stars) (Metal)
W.O.A INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (31st October 2011) LINE UP TO BE REVEALED SHORTLY
If you were a final round artist and are not listed on the above line up please contact W.O.A International as all final round artists have a slot reserved for the W.O.A International music festival - GOA 2011 which kicks off on the 31st of Oct 2011
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Hottie Oliver Sean is back - Deccan Chronicle 25th August 2011
Hyderabad, India - 25th August, 2011 - Goa based singer Oliver Sean, whose new single So Good went platinum in two weeks and had 2.8 million hits (plays and downloads) in just three days, is going to be performing in the city (Hyderabad) this Saturday.
Interestingly, Oliver has Goan roots apart from his Portuguese and Italian lineage.
He started singing when he was just four years old, and started playing the guitar when he was eight and wrote his first song at 11.
He became a professional artist... Read the entire article from Deccan Chronicle here http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/hottie-oliver-sean-back-269#comment-form
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
W.O.A Records Upcoming New Releases - International
- Steinar & The Ramshackles - Norway (Pop/Rock)
- Kotadama - Australia (Pop/Rock)
- Jade Steel - USA (Reggae/Pop)
- Eric Dulle - France (Saxophone/Pop Instrumental)
- Peter & Karin Bayreuther - Germany (New Age/World)
- Matthias Sturm - Germany (Pop/AAA)
- Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 3 – Various (Chillout/Pop)
- Overhate – Venezuela (Metal)
- Hidden Disease - Italy (Electronic/Dance)
Thursday, July 21, 2011
'Its yet to sink in' - The Times
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Oliver Sean in Vancouver today on LG73
http://www.lg73.ca to catch platinum selling singer/songwriter Oliver Sean
on the Vinyl Casserole Show and the 21st Century Schizoid show with Eric
Wincentsen.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
W.O.A Records part of the 54th Grammy Awards
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Oliver Sean joins The Recording Academy for the 54th Grammy Awards
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Oliver Sean is a voting member for The Grammy Awards 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
"Follow your dream" - Deccan Post
Hyderabad to perform at the Hard Rock Café at GVK One Mall. He spoke to
Deccan Post on his music cal experience' by Jayant Naidu, Deccan Post.
Read the article on the attached magazine article.
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Wednesday, June 08, 2011
‘Hottest International’ Artist Oliver Sean Releases New Single
Sean is known for his unique blend of alternative rock with classical world instruments and Latin rhythms.
The Hindustan Times notes that Sean has also made it to Ravemusic magazine’s list of top 44 artists of the past five years; and that “I Like It” was nominated for AVMax’s “International album of the year” opposite John Mayer, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Third Eye Blind.
Sean has just released a new single, “So Good,” which has garnered 2.8 million downloads in one month.
“Now, I’ve zeroed in on my sound,” he told the Hindustan Times. “I call it Adult Contemporary Popular. I have a little bit of rock, the stage is like cabaret, add some world elements like tabla in it. But basically it’s just me slamming acoustic guitars. I’m doing songs which adults enjoy, and at the same time kids head-bang to it as it’s so much fun.”
Even though he works out of Dubai, Oliver has always called Goa home. A self-made star, Sean is also the founder of India’s largest international independent music company, W.O.A. International. “I have never wanted people to help me. If a label doesn’t like my music, so what, I will create my own freakin’ label. And that’s what I did! Now, W.O.A. Records is going places. We’ve opened the Indian market to around two hundred international artists,” he said. Copyright 2011 India-West Publications Inc
The Oliver Sean Vh1 Contest has begun!
Monday, June 06, 2011
'So Good' is 'One to watch for' on OTC Radio UK
"AC/DC defined my idea of Rock n Roll" - Oliver Sean on The Times
Saturday, June 04, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Oliver Sean hits No.10 on the Vh1 International Charts
1.I'm Into You-JLo, Lil Wayne
2.The Lazy Song-Bruno Mars
3.Make Some Noise-Beastie Boys
4.Party Rock Anthem-LMFAO, Lauren Bennett
5.Beautiful People-Chris Brown, Benny Benassi
6.Give Me Everything-Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack
7.Judas-Lady Gaga
8.California King Bed-Rihanna
9.Run The World (Girls)-Beyonce
10.Movies-Oliver Sean
8pm, Vh1! Weekly.
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Oliver Sean's song 'Movies' hits the Top 10 of the Vh1 Charts
1.I'm Into You-JLo, Lil Wayne
2.The Lazy Song-Bruno Mars
3.Make Some Noise-Beastie Boys
4.Party Rock Anthem-LMFAO, Lauren Bennett
5.Beautiful People-Chris Brown, Benny Benassi
6.Give Me Everything-Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack
7.Judas-Lady Gaga
8.California King Bed-Rihanna
9.Run The World (Girls)-Beyonce
10.Movies-Oliver Sean
8pm, Vh1!
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Tête-à -tête Interview with Oliver Sean - Cluburb, Hyderabad 30th May 2011
Oliver was in town to play the last show of the So Good India Tour at theHRC. We sat down with the man for a chat before his show.
His last English-language album I Like It, which was a massive hit, was released back in 2003. "I had a hard time getting a recording deal for my last album. So I started my own company WOA Records, which stands for Wonder Oliver Artistic Records. I recordedI Like It from my bedroom. So I guess the first WOA office was my bedroom, and it was great! People loved the album! I was incredibly lucky."
Even though his second album So Good just came out, the man's been busy since his initial offering. Armed with an American-minted MBA, Oliver believes in taking charge of things. Once his own album was a hit, he started looking for other talented acts that needed a recording deal. "There is all this incredible talent without a recording deal. So I've been signing up bands who i like and think are promising, recording their work, taking them on tours in India."
Oliver sees great potential in India for live music. The music industry here is obviously dominated by that little industry in Mumbai, but Oliver sees potential in India for good, live music and independent artists. "We have signed up more than 200 artists! Basically, when it comes to international independent music in India, it's just WOA Records! We bring international artists and take them on tours here. And all of it, without any sponsors! It's all WOA money. We barely break even. But it's been a lotta fun!"
Oliver is a very DIY person. He even directed his latest video which released while he was on tour. His mom makes an appearance in the video as well. He's a teamplayer, who watches for his own. Besides signing up bands, he's also published a book that his mother had written, through WOA Publishing. (Yeah, we know, awww!)
Oliver moved to Goa when he was 7, grew up in Dubai and L.A. and now travels the world. So where does he call home? "For me, home is where my two dogs are, and they're in Goa. So that's where I call home."
What's next for the guy? "Well, I am off to finish the rest of my tour! India was the second leg. Dubai was the first. Now it's off to London. And I may be back in India in October for the WOA Tour!"
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Oliver Sean, a True Rockstar by Varsha Bansal, Express News Service - 28th May 2011
Looking like the quintessential rock star, Oliver Sean was chilling with some coffee on a couch at the Hard Rock Cafe with a bandana tied on his curly blond hair sometime before his concert.
Ask him about his how did musical interests grow into him as a child, and the versatile singer bursts out talking, "Music was in me since my childhood — I wrote my first song when I was eight years old and started my own band when I turned 13. I think I have been very lucky when it comes to parental support — my mum always was and still is very encouraging."
Since then he has surely come a long way in this hard-to-survive music industry and can be safely termed as a self-made star. Apart from singing and song writing, Oliver has also founded India's largest independent music company, WOA International, which has now become an umbrella for many upcoming independent artists who don't have many sources.
"I have never wanted people to help me. If a label doesn't like my music, so what, I will create my own freakin' label. And that's what I did! Later, I realised that it would've been so much easier for me if some company was ready to release my album. So, I decided to help the independent musicians who I like and think are promising. Now, we've opened the Indian market to around two hundred international artists," reveals Oliver, who is an independent musician, but also has a three-piece band.
But why only three members?
"Along the years, the line-up of my band has changed drastically. There was a time when I had eight members. But, later, it dawned on me that my music sounds much better when it is minimalistic."
A mainstream sound with strong acoustic notes, an Oliver Sean song can be distinctly recognised by the fans. Ask him about what genre would his music fall under, and Oliver answers very specifically, "I would like to call my music as adult contemporary pop rock fused with slamming acoustic guitar," continuing, "Even though my songs are very mainstream, they have a certain acoustic element, which makes it different from the others and puts my stamp on it."
Having spent his early years in Goa, this Portuguese-Goan-Italian singer-songwriter-producer, now keeps moving around between India, Dubai and USA. But, for him Goa is still home. "Goa is my home. I even have my dogs there. Whenever I visit Goa, it is usually to chill and have a vacation," confesses the musician, who has just come out with his 3rd album 'So Good'.
With success trailing him from all sides, does he want to try his luck in Bollywood? " Well, I did music for a Hindi movie, 'Cutting Chai, Dreams High', which did not release, unfortunately. I also did a Hindi pop album 'Darna Chod Do', which didn't sound like Hindi at all. I was so embarrassed about it, it took me 14 days to get the pronunciation right!"
A musician who solely believes in playing original music, does play a few covers sometimes, just for his audiences. "I play classics, but add my touch to them. I would not play covers of contemporary musicians. Why would I want to publicise a band I am in competition with?" questions the musician.
After capturing the international audiences, Oliver is now touring India, to mesmerise the music lovers here and gain some fan base. "It is weird that I belong to India and have more fans internationally. This tour is my attempt to make some fans here. If you get a fan through a live concert, that fan is for life," says Oliver, before signing off.
Oliver Sean's an independent producer - The Times Of India
'Slamming acoustic guitars and soulful vocals that wrap themselves around you, Oliver Sean is your one-man ensemble for a groovy evening' - Times of India, 26th May 2011
Oliver Sean's 'Movies' is Top of the OTC UK Radio Show
Saturday, May 28, 2011
He's the one 'SO GOOD' - The Hindu
Oliver Sean: A True Rockstar
Read the article as published on The New India Express Hyderabad on 28th May 2011.
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/oliver-sean-a-true-rockstar/278701.html
And
http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/interviews/oliver-sean/278807.html
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W.O.A International - The Music Co.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Music, Movies and more... catching up with Oliver Sean - The Herald
PICS: Oliver Sean Live at the Hard Rock Cafe Bengaluru
Sunday, May 22, 2011
'Movies' the brand new Oliver Sean music video
Catch this music video on Vh1 EXCLUSIVE and Vh1 India Rules all this month! Buy the Oliver Sean rocking new album 'So Good - the Album' today available at the Rock Chop at all Hard Rock Cafe's, Rhythm House, CD Baby, Virgin Megastores, Landmark, iTunes, Amazon and other top retail stores online and offline
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oliversean (Worldwide - direct to door step delivery)
http://www.rhythmhouse.in/Detail.aspx?productListing=99274 (All India - direct to door step delivery)
-W.O.A News Desk
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Exclusive Premiere of new Oliver Sean music video on Vh1 this Friday
"I have always been a co-producer for all my previous music videos of my past albums and I have also been executive producer for various music videos of W.O.A Records' signed artists, but this is the first time I have directed a music video myself" says singer/songwriter and now filmmaker, Oliver Sean "its something I have wanted to do for a very long time and now having finally directed a music video for my own song I know that I am going to be getting into film making more seriously from here on"
The music video 'Movies' is to be premiered exclusively on Vh1 for 2 days beginning on the 20th of May. The world's best known International music channel is also supporting the artist by featuring Oliver Sean on their special 'India Rules' platform for a two week period. The 'India Rules' platform for the music video starts off on the 22nd of May where the music video will be given the special 'India Rules' branding continuously for two weeks after the initial 2 day exclusive period for the music video on Vh1. Furthermore Vh1 will also run an Oliver Sean contest on the Vh1 India website where fans can win special Oliver Sean merchandise including T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs and Signed CDs by the Star.
The music video premiere on Vh1 will coincide with the on-going Oliver Sean 'So Good' Tour (India Leg) which is currently on across all the Hard Rock Cafe's in India giving fans a chance to watch the artist Live in Concert at the worlds best live music venue and watch the artist's new music video video on the worlds no.1 International music channel.
Oliver Sean is currently on a 10 month International tour to promote his new album 'So Good' (W.O.A Records) and is currently on the India Leg of the tour where Vh1 and Hard Rock Cafe are the official channel and venue partners supporting Oliver Sean who is one of the most sought after International singers today. Having completed the Dubai Leg of the 'So Good' Tour on a high note in April, the 'So Good' tour kicked off in India on the 3rd of May at the Hard Rock cafe in Mumbai and saw the rocker perform across the Hard Rock Cafe's in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi with the Bangalore and Hyderabad concerts to take place at the hard rock cafes in these cities on the 19th and 26th of May, which will coincide with the global launch of the new music video 'Movies'.
The Oliver Sean 'So Good' tour will move on to London, China and the US besides other key cities on completion of the India leg of the 'So Good' Tour which has been conceptualized and supported by International music label W.O.A Records.
Stay tuned to Vh1 on the 20th of May to watch the premiere of Oliver Sean's brand new music video 'Movies'!
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL:
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A is a global entertainment Co. thats home to the World's best Independent acts.
'People said I need to change me music' - Bangalore Mirror
Read the article here http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/31/2011051820110518185049590bdd26ba6/People-said-I-need-to-change-my-music%E2%80%99.html
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W.O.A International - The Music Co.
WOA Records brings Oliver Sean back to India - EventFAQ Magazine
Read the entire interview by Kate Fernandes for EventFAQ here http://www.eventfaqs.com/eventfaqs/wcms/en/home/news/WOA-Records-brings-Oliver-Sean-1305004035679.html
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W.O.A International - The Music Co.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Oliver's Musical Twist - Deccan Chronicle (18th May 2011)
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/oliver%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98musical%E2%80%99-twist-354
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Oliver Sean Unplugged - Hindustan Times Delhi
Read the full article by Sonakshi for Hisdustan Times here http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/Music/Oliver-Sean-unplugged/Article1-697092.aspx
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Oliver Sean LIVE tomorrow 12th May at The Hard Rock Cafe NEW DELHI
If you are an Oliver Sean fanclub member and based in New Delhi email us ASAP for backstage passes for the 'W.O.A Records Presents Oliver Sean Live at The Hard Rock Cafe' Concert
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Monday, May 09, 2011
PICS: Oliver Sean Photos - Live at Hard Rock Cafe Pune 5th May 2011
Pictures: Oliver Sean Photos from the Hard Rock Cafe Performance in Pune by Kushal Das who states the following on his website - "I wish if I could follow him up through out the tour, Oliver Sean made everyone dance with his magical voice and guitar tunes."
Much Love!
Oliver Sean
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Sunday, May 08, 2011
Oliver Sean concert photos from Hard Rock Cafe Mumbai 3rd May
Oliver Sean through my eyes - by Kushal Das
Oliver Sean Live & Unplugged on Dubai One's 'Twenty Something'
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Oliver Sean LIVE at the Hard Rock Cafe New Delhi 12th May
Join the fanclub at http://oliverseanband.fanbridge.com
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Hard Rock Cafe India Blog: Oliver Sean Contest across all 5 Hard Rock Cafes
http://www.hardrockindiablog.com/2011/04/oliver-sean-contest-across-all-5-hard.html
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Saturday, May 07, 2011
Oliver Sean Live at The Hard Rock Cafe
Picture by Kushal Das
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Friday, May 06, 2011
Oliver Sean exclusive artist of W.O.A International (Worldwide Representation)
Monday, May 02, 2011
Sent By WOA Records - Oliver Sean kicks off India Tour at the Hard Rock Cafe
Headline - Oliver Sean kicks off India Tour at the Hard Rock Cafe
Author - W.O.A International
Link - http://www.prlog.org/11467472
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Sunday, May 01, 2011
The OLIVER SEAN - SO GOOD TOUR (India/Southeast Asia leg) Schedule
- 3rd May: Hard Rock Cafe Mumbai
- 5th May: Hard Rock Cafe Pune
- 12th May: Hard Rock Cafe New Delhi
- 19th May: Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore
- 26th May: Hard Rock Cafe Hyderabad
- 27th May: Oliver Sean After Party Goa (Location TBA)
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