BEWARE of MANA3 - a band of crooks duping Promoters and unsuspecting music lovers by calling themselves touring musicians.

After the fantastic coverage of the W.O.A Records India Tour we must say that the only artists who were the real artists on tour and who went ahead with all shows were Jesus Aaron, Sparky Quano and Oliver Sean. They were creative and made the best use of this fantastic opportunity we provided them.

Sadly for W.O.A Records, the selection committee for choosing the bands on this tour did a very bad job by selecting the following artists: Mana3, Cuca Moreno, Xiren and DaveJ

Not only were most of these people karaoke singers, the band Mana3 were singing along to backup tracks that even had vocals on them and the “drummer” (who thinks he is a drummer) plays along to the drums that are already on a backup track – nothing is live and the only thing they do is mime along to a backup song coming from their laptop – their singer mimes along to a recorded voice. This so called band was the most unprofessional group of people and we are embarrassed to say that they ran a bill of several thousand rupees and left it unpaid.

A note to all promoters and event managers and club owners – beware of these artists who are the most unprofessional group of people and beware of the band Mana3 – these are definitely rogues in disguise of musicians.

A special note to all promoters in India – these artists especially MANA3 are still under contract with W.O.A's Management division. If any promoter in India hires these artists they will be sued as per our contract with these people. Mana3 also has a police complaint filed against them, consequences of which should be obvious to all promoters in India.

We must say that even though we got immense coverage and great reviews for the artists who remained on tour and did a great job of using the time in India to their benefit, we were disappointed with the selection committee of the tour due to the fact that they did a horrible job of selecting these rogues who came and created havoc and a mess for everyone else here. Instead of using the time to promote themselves and working with us, all they did was gossip about W.O.A, complain 24 hours, abuse people in the company and even wait for us to feed them. As we have stated before – Mana3, Xiren, Cuca Moreno and DaveJ and others like them are not Musicians but free loaders and troublemakers and this is a note to all promoters. They are a shame to the Independent music industry and all they do is gossip and have a lot of time on hand to gossip and spread rumors since they have nothing else to do.

W.O.A Records is the only company that has opened the markets here to Independent musicians and we will not allow crooks like Mana3 to run down our company and ruin opportunities for other Independent musicians. As is evident, W.O.A International is the only company that goes out of its way to help open these markets for Independent musicians. We are not promoters – W.O.A is a media group consisting of a record label, management firm, production studios and event management co. Every artist signed to us has a support system that no other company will provide – this we do because we believe that Independent musicians should have a platform across the world. This is just the beginning of an Independent music revolution in this part of the world and as is common in every kind of revolution there will always be rogues and crooks like MANA3 and the like who will try to stop it and pull it down due to their frustrations of not being talented enough to make it in the music world and go about doing whatever they can to ruin chances for the true musicians. A note to all our esteemed artists and to great independent musicians who believe in us and our efforts to support you here – we are committed to our beliefs in supporting Independent musicians.


Regards,
Oliver Sean
President
W.O.A International

The W.O.A Records India Tour 2008 press coverage - MUMBAI - GOA - PUNE

For any further coverage visit http://www.woarecords.com

Regards,
The W.O.A Team.

Oliver Sean & Mark Rocha on Radio Indigo

Oliver Sean and Mark Rocha having a blast at the Radio Indigo station during the 'One On One interview with Oliver Sean' on the 28th of April - the day before the mega W.O.A Records India Tour concert in Goa on the 29th of April 2008 which was a huge success.

Oliver Sean to enthrall audiences at the Candle Light rally on World Earth Day

Panaji, April 21: On the occasion of World Earth Day, celebrated worldwide on April 22, Big 92.7 FM will be addressing key issues concerning the environment while increasing awareness on matters of global concern such as fuel conservation, water conservation, global warming, etc.

In an effort to increase awareness, Big 92.7 FM will hold a massive signature campaign across the state over the next three days, says a press note issued here. In addition a candlelight rally will be held on the evening of April 22 to coincide with World Earth Day, starting from Kala Academy and winding it’s way to the municipal garden in Panjim.

After the rally, Goa's ace music artist Oliver Sean will enthrall audiences with a special unplugged performance at the Panjim municipal garden.

Global Warming is a serious concern today. Spreading awareness about the ill effects of global warming and finding ways to reduce its effects is the only solution to this growing concern.

Big 92.7 FM is spearheading this cause with the signature campaign where people will be educated about various ways in which they can help reduce the constant damage being done to the environment. People will be encouraged to pledge their support through this campaign, which will then be presented to the Government of Goa.

Commenting on this initiative, Ms Manisha Tripathi, station head, Big 92.7 FM, Goa, said, “We’re proud to partner with the Department of Science, Technology and Environment and Goa Energy Development Agency, on this initiative.”

The W.O.A Records India Tour 2008 - Promo

The W.O.A Records India Tour 2008.

Featuring the World's Finest Independent Acts:
Oliver Sean
Xiren
Jesus Aaron
Sparky Quano
Cuca Moreno
Mana3
DaveJ
Juliet Annerino
Abiogenesis

For further info log in at http://www.woarecords.com

W.O.A Records India Tour 2008 - The World’s best Independent Artists take over the Indian Music Scene for 15 days!

W.O.A International Breaks New Ground for International Independent Music in India with the W.O.A Records India Tour 2008

Goa, India – April 7, 2008 – There have been large tours before, but few can come close to the scale and ambition of the W.O.A International India Tour 2008. Bringing together 10 international artists from the 15th to the 30th of April 2008 to various cities across India, this is the start of the independent music revolution in this part of the world.

“It’s one of the most ambitious tours we’ve organized,” says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President and Marketing Director “From co-ordinating the schedule and the travelling and hotel requirements to actually getting the venues to support all these great acts, it’s a lot of work. But it’s worth it.” The media interest in the event, not to mention the artists appearing on the tour, are testament to this hard work.

The artists include respected worldwide acts like world music star Oliver Sean, American star Xiren, Japanese Rocker Sparky Quano and Six other bands and artists from Australia, New Zealand, Spain & US, playing everything from electronica to rock, there’s something for everyone’s taste.

The media certainly agrees, with support from Major Networks, Publications and Radio. This support will see the artists conduct a special 5-day press and media meet and video shoot during the tour, allowing both sides to share in this special event.

W.O.A International will also be producing a compilation CD comprising of every artist on the tour and a Rockumentary. The Rockumentary is expected to garner immense support and interest as it will show International artists from various countries touring India together and performing at world class events – a true Independent music revolution in India caught on tape.

With an even bigger, better and most of all louder tour planned for 2009, the W.O.A International Tour of India is just the first in a planned annual event. Make sure you catch it while you can.


ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.

For additional information, please contact:

Carmen Miranda
W.O.A International
+91 (832) 651-2569
info@woarecords.com

Further details about the India Tour 2008 is available at www.woarecords.com

W.O.A Records releases their highly anticipated Album- Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 1 Compilation CD

Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 1 CD Launch Brings Together Best of Independent Music and Animal Rights Charities

W.O.A International releases compilation CD, percentage of sales go towards fight against the fur trade

Goa, India – January 25, 2008 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the first volume in the Goa Chillout Zone CD collection. Comprising of 26 world artists from both the company’s record label W.O.A Records as well as unsigned acts, it’s an eclectic double CD bringing together some of the very best artists in independent music today. Best of all, it’s part of an extremely worthwhile cause at the same time.

“With this release, we’re not only bringing original and exciting music to the public,” says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President / Head of Marketing, “we’re also giving back to a cause we believe passionately in. For every CD sold, we will give 10% of the sale to a charity that supports animal welfare, especially animal rights groups that work against the fur trade.”

With the fur trade responsible for the torture and murder of over 50 million animals worldwide every year, purely for the benefit of fashion lovers, it’s a business that’s continuously in the news. W.O.A International recognizes that it’s something that won’t be changed overnight, but passionately believe that continued support in the fight against it will eventually win through.

The Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol. 1 is the first release in a planned five-volume collection. Bringing together the best that W.O.A International has to offer as well as unsigned independent artists worldwide, it includes the likes of Oliver Sean, Tiger Tiger and Cuca Moreno from W.O.A Records, as well as unsigned acts like Amy Duncan, Juliet Annerino and The Green.

Such has the pre-release interest been in the first volume that W.O.A International is already planning the second one, due for release in October 2008. Artists interested in appearing on Vol.2 are encouraged to submit their songs for submission onto the collection. With 10,000 copies being pressed and distributed to Yahoo Music and iTunes as well as retailers and radio stations worldwide, and top clubs at holiday destinations like Ibiza, Goa, etc, it’s an excellent opportunity for unsigned artists to be heard by large audiences. Each artist selected for the CD will receive royalties and licensing fees, as well as copies for promotion.

With the Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol.1 set to be a huge success for both artists and the chosen charity, and Vol.2 already in the planning stage, 2008 looks set to be a milestone year for W.O.A International. Buy the CD today and find out what all the noise is about.


ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia, and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.

For additional information, please contact:

Pete Saunders
W.O.A International
+91 (832) 651-2569
info@woarecords.com

Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com

Oliver Sean partners with Adlabs

Oliver Sean and Big 92.7 FM have partnered to launch Oliver Sean's latest Christmas song on the 15th of December in India.

The song has elements of Big Band, Swing, Funk and a mixture of English, Hindi, Portuguese and Konkani - a classic Olover Sean production with Oliver Sean's powerful vocals and guitars back this track.

"We are looking at the whole country tuning in and enjoying this one of a kind, first ever multi lingual christmas song. W.O.A Records is going all out to promote the single" said W.O.A Executive Vice President Wanda Alvares

"Christmas Time" will be available for download at the W.O.A Store http://store.woarecords.com and across all Big FM & Adlab sites, partner sites and digital/mobile partners.

For more info on this visit http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean & Cuca Moreno on Heraldo - Spain's biggest newspaper

W.O.A International, Oliver Sean & Cuca Moreno featured on Heraldo - Spains biggest newspaper. Download the complete article here
http://homepage.mac.com/hqkoeln/FileSharing2.html

One World One Love One People - Launch today 11th Nov 2007

Alison Woods' new album 'One World One Love One people' launched today the 11th of November 2007 on W.O.A Records.

This album is a ground breaking album with compositions that inspire and truly make you want to go out there and do something about this world we live in.

The album can be downloaded at the W.O.A Records store http://store.woarecords.com or at the artist's site http://www.oneworldoneloveonepeople.com . The album is also available in record stores across the world via Super-D and CD Baby.

For more info on alison woods please visit http://www.woarecords.com and http://www.oneworldoneloveonepeople.com

- W.O.A News Desk

Russian Metal Kings ANJ signed to W.O.A International

ANJ - Metal Heads and Russia's No.1 Metal band now signed to W.O.A International to a 3 year management deal.

Finnish Rockers Fumble signed to W.O.A International

Helsinki based Rockers FUMBLE sign a 3 year management deal with W.O.A International (Management Division).

- W.O.A International News Desk

Oliver Sean Birthday Party tonite!!!

Its the Oliver Sean Birthday Party today and all the Oliver Sean Fans are invited to the Birthday Blast! Email manager@oliversean.com to know the secret location in Goa!

Here is the Cartoon Strip debut of the cartoon character based on Oliver Sean! ENJOY!!!!!

Oliver Sean Rocks Hyderabad!

Hey Y'all,

We had an awesome concert in Hyderabad on Saturday the 6th of October. All my fans and the new fans we have now - I want to personally thank all of you who were there - I believe it was 35,000 People :-) Everyone Clapping in sync with I Like It and Darna Chod Do and Jumping to my version of Summer of 69 was just phenomenal - felt like an earthquake ;-)

And Guess what?! We have some serious FUN Footage of the show and my web guys are gonna put it up on youtube for all of you who missed it! Yipeeeeee :-))

For all TV addicts you can catch my interviews and the bands live performance on Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, TV9 & Gemini TV.

Love you all!
Oliver

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The Heaven 4 Hell Launch Party - 11th Sept '07

 

 

 

 

The W.O.A Artistes - Updated 23rd Sept. '07

Lloyd Paul's single 'Heaven 4 Hell' Out Now!

If you have been to Goa or if you have lived here and/or were born here then you know that Goa is truly paradise - right?

I'm sure a lot of you know that this paradise is slowly being systematically destroyed and very soon will be a concrete jungle - can you imagine the horror of that?

These are questions all lovers of this land are asking themselves and everyone is doing what they can to protect Goa.

W.O.A Records, which is a part of Oliver Sean's global entertainment Co. W.O.A International are also doing what we can as a label and have supported a local Goan artiste called 'Lloyd Paul' who has written a beautiful song about this situation called 'Heaven 4 Hell'. This song is now available online at http://store.oliversean.com - so do visit the store and listen to the track for free and support Independent artistes and what independent artistes stand for - music from the heart!

W.O.A International and W.O.A Records is doing all it can to support Independent artistes from across the world - do visit us online (http://www.woarecords.com) and give a listen to some of Independent music's most amazing musicians who are part of W.O.A International.

Much Love,
Oliver Sean & The W.O.A Team in Goa
http://www.woarecords.com

W.O.A International signs The Annie Minogue Band

The Annie Minogue Band today signed a management contract with Global Entertainment Co. W.O.A International.

This management contract will see The Annie Minogue Band breaking into the Indian Subcontinent and have already been confirmed for the highly publicized W.O.A International India Tour 2008 which starts Jan 15th '08.

"We are very excited about having the Annie Minogue Band on our management roster. Their music is simply amazing and I cant wait for the people in India to experience this wonderful band" says W.O.A Founder and President Oliver Sean.

For more info on the Annie Minogue Band and W.O.A International please visit http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A International News Desk

Cartoon Strip based on World Music Star OLIVER SEAN.

Here is the cartoon strip based on the life of Oliver Sean that all the Oliver Sean Fans have been waiting for - the first official strip starts on Oliver's B'day - 11th of October. Do send us your ideas for upcoming comic strip ideas and tell us what you think of it :-)

Click here for the full length strip!

- W.O.A International

W.O.A International releases new Single 'Heaven 4 Hell'.

Oliver Sean's Global Entertainment Company W.O.A International releases a new song based on the Goan land plagiarism by a fresh new Goan singer on the 11th of September ‘08. The song is called ‘Heaven 4 Hell’ written and sung by W.O.A International’s new singer Lloyd Paul. The single will be released worldwide on W.O.A Records which is part of the W.O.A International Group and will be available in top record stores across the world and online on iTunes and various other International and local outlets.

W.O.A International is breaking new ground in the International music industry by signing on Independent artistes that include internationally acclaimed Stars as well as new debut artistes looking for the right support and promoting them with no holds barred promotions, artiste management and label support. Oliver Sean has always believed in Non-Manufactured music and having the experience of making it on his own in the international music arena he is now using his experience and expertise to promote talented musicians reach their goal of getting their music heard by people across the world.

W.O.A International is the only company in India promoting Goan and Indian artistes in the International music scene and simultaneously promoting International Independent stars in India and opening up a whole new market to them. This culmination of International stars and Local artistes has resulted in a unique one of a kind production called The W.O.A International India Tour 2008 which will feature the world’s top independent artistes from across the world performing at some of India's biggest venues from the 15th of Jan 2008 till the 15th of Feb 2008.

For more information about W.O.A International, their artistes and their upcoming events please visit www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk