A blog hosted by platinum selling singer songwriter & founder of India's largest International Independent record label W.O.A International - Oliver Sean!
The Invoking the Legends project was started by me and my friends to help animals in distress in places like Goa and other regions where stray animals require as much assistance as possible. This project took off only because of the help of my friends and fans who donated towards this project. Initially we collected around 500 GBP and my team & I doubled that money to kickstart this project. Our first goal was to start some sort of late night emergency outlet for stray dogs and animals in Goa when there is no one around to help them. We have now started work towards this and hope it will make a small difference in the quality of life for these wonderful animals that only have love to give and nothing else.The Bootleg Recordings Vol.1 is the first CD/EP of the Invoking the Legends project with many more to come. All sales money of the CD/Download is utilised in FULL for Animal Welfare. The specially packaged and personally signed CDs are now on their way to all our pledgers/supporters who made this happen. The CDs will also be available for pre order shortly on www.oliversean.com. The Digital download of this EP is available NOW at www.cdbaby.com/cd/oliversean6 - please do buy this EP if you are an animal lover as all money we make from sales is going towards animal welfare - in full!
Global Chillout Compilation released at closing ceremony of WOA International Music Festival 2015
The 7th WOA International Music Festival across India and Dubai ended on a high note as the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 was released to media and fans worldwide
W.O.A International - March 2, 2015 - PANAJI, India / Leicester, UK / NYC, USA -- As the 7th Annual WOA International Music Festival and Tour across India and Dubai comes to an end, musicians, fans and media in India and Dubai/UAE region say goodbye to a whole host of International artists who made this years Festival the best one so far, conceptualised and organised by W.O.A International, in association with Vh1 and Pride Sun Village Resort, annually for the past 7 years.
This year the festival started off with a massive media buzz and thousands of fans in attendance on the 31st of January in Goa, the tour then ended with a bang in Dubai, one day before Valentines Day. The WOA International Music Festival his year featured International stars and upcoming artists alike, from the UK, Portugal, USA, Costa Rica and Canada. Headlining the gigs throughout the WOA International Music Festival and Tour was MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee Oliver Sean, along with Jazz star Laura Ainsworth, Latin Rockers Nagmah and Blues debutant Charu Puri.
One of the highlights this year was the launch of the Global Chill album 'Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6'. The CD was released on stage at the festival by WOA Entertainment Group Founder and MTV EMA Nominee Oliver Sean along with Ex Minister of Power and Environment for Goa, India, Mr. Alexio Sequeira.
"The Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 releasing this year during the WOA International Music Festival and Tour alongside WOA Stars like Nagmah, Laura AInsworth and Charu Puri is going to give a big boost to the 24 artists that are featured on this album and this compilation as a whole" said Oliver Sean, Producer of the Goa Chillout Zone Series, "releasing it officially in Goa, which is this albums namesake, and during our most successful festival and tour yet, is a moment we will cherish for a long time to come"
The Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 features 24 International artists from different parts of the world including artists from the WOA International Music Festival 2015. All songs on this double CD are from the Easy Listening or Chillout genres and also features International Indie stars including Canadian new age artist Lenka Lichtenberg who has been making waves in the new age and chillout music markets with her song Open My Eyes and has been featured on past WOA Compilations and various TV channels via the WOA TV Show - All Things Music.
Also making a debut on the Goa Chillout Zone and on a chillout album for the first time ever is Australian band Moscato who are known to write hit songs that deal with social issues, their previous song 'Why War' created quite a stir on radio stations in India when it was promoted on the WOAFM99 Radio Show. The Goa Chillout Zone this year also features a chillout reggae song by EVER-G, one of Jamaica's upcoming reggae stars.
As the artists of the 7th WOA International Music Festival and Tour head home and the Artists of the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 get ready to be blasted across radio and stores in the region; the WOA TV Show and WOAFM99 Radio Show production teams are scheduled to launch the official WOA International Music Festival and Tour 2015 Rocumentary. Stay tuned to the official WOA Entertainment website www.woaentertainment.co.uk for all the latest updates and the release dates of the 7th Annual WOA International Music Festival and Tour documentary. For more information on the Goa Chillout Zone and to sample the songs from Volume 6 of the compilation please visit www.goachilloutzone.com
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ABOUT W.O.A ENTERTAINMENT
Formed in 1998 by World Music star and MTV EMA Nominee Oliver Sean, W.O.A Entertainment is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how Indie music should be promoted. They are pioneering international independent music in India and Middle East 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.
After a great gig in Zurich by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee Oliver Sean; the WOA Tour and Winter tour by Oliver Sean and the OS Band comes to an end. The artist is now getting set for his spring and summer tours across Portugal, USA and Costa Rica. Stay tuned for details.
Here are the pics from the last Oliver Sean gig in Zurich. Stay tuned for more pics from the 7th WOA India and Dubai music festivals and tour 2015 - coming right here
Episode 9 of the Brand New Season 5 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show www.woafm99.com. Our last show of 2014. We hope you have an amazing New Year! from all of at WOAFM99 and W.O.A Entertainment. The WOAFM99 Radio Show is hosted by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee & Vh1 Top 10 Musician & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
Today's END OF THE YEAR Episode featuyres the following artists:
Our final Christmas Special on Christmas Eve! Check out 10 fantastic christmas songs by Indie Artists from around the World to take you into Christmas morning :-) The is the WOAFM99 Radio Show Christmas Special Part 4. Hosted by MTV EMA Nominee Oliver Sean
The Independent No.1's Global Multi Genre Compilation Album, Featuring The Best Independent Artists From Around The World, Launches The 4th Edition One Day Before Christmas.
W.O.A Entertainment, UK - 23rd Dec 2014 - The highly anticipated multi genre compilation, Independent No.1's Vol.4, has been released worldwide today on W.O.A Records. This Volume 4 of the Independent No.1's album features 20 of the worlds biggest Indie stars and upcoming artists on the fast rise to Indie stardom. Some of the artists on the featured list of this Double CD includes Top 40 Smooth Jazz/New Age Artist from Colorado USA Louis Colaiannia; MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee and Vh1 Top 10 Artist from Leicestershire United Kingdom Oliver Sean; Rising star from Texas USA Victoria Celestine, along with 20 Indie Stars from various countries from Australia to Italy to America and Pakistan to Lithuania to the United Kingdom, each performing a different genre from Country, Rock, World and Jazz to Pop and even experimental fusion.
It is unprecedented for a compilation to feature so many different genres on one album together. While most labels stick to one particular genre, W.O.A Records broke this mould in 2009 with the launch of the very first Independent No.1's Vol.1, which led to the album receiving rave reviews from media and extended radio airplay on commercial radio that usualy cover only major label music.
"Today the Independent No.1's compilation is the most sought after compilation when it comes to Independent Artists and discovering real music by real musicians" says the founder of The W.O.A Entertainment Group and Artist/Producer Oliver Sean, "we keep the manufactured acts at bay and it really isn't about how many CDs we sell, its more about how many people become fans of these Indie Artists and once you become a fan of an Indie Artist you are a fan for Life - that in my opinion is priceless for a real artist"
The Independent No.1's Compilation is distributed to Radio, Press and Retail Chains including Live Music Venues for free, fans who go to record stores could also win free copies just by picking up a CD and taking it to the till. This is all being done to promote Independent Musicians and try to make a small change in the music industry and bring a change to how fans get in touch with new music and new artists that are not promoted like a product in a super market - but by discovering these real artists, who make real music, in the real world and are successful in the industry in their own right without having to let themselves or their creativity be controlled by record labels.
The Artists and their songs on this album are listed below for fans and media to discover them and get to know who they are:
* Featured Artist: Louis Colaiannia - Winters Fire, Louis Colaiannia has been on the Top 40 New Age Music Charts with his album and has performed and collaborated with some of the industry's biggest names. He has been compared to the likes of Yanni and his music transcends genres effortlessly. Louis is constantly touring the US and is currently working on his new album. http://www.louismusic.com
* Featured Artist: Oliver Sean - All I Remember. Oliver Sean is an MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee and a Vh1 Top 10 Artist. Even though Oliver Sean has major label distribution and licensing deals, he has always maintained his Indie Artist status by never signing to a full record deal with any label and has an enviable position of being an Indie Artist with Major Label support and a fanbase that any artist, Indie or Major, would kill for http://www.oliversean.com
* Featured Artist: Victoria Celestine - Good Heart to Hide. 18 years old and already a star in Texas and now taking over the US. She has the looks, the voice and the X factor,a true blue Indie artist who writes her own stuff and has producers across the country wanting to work with her http://victoriacelestine.com
The Artist list continues with these fantastic acts all appearing on the Independent No.1's Vol.4 Double CD Compilation:
Christina Laroque - As Long As You Love Me
Alive Way - Take Me Down
Laurel Moore - Sleepyhead
Courtney Murphy - Just in Time
Laura Ainsworth - Necessary Evil
Zara Sa - Ali Ashraf
Forever Indiana - Summertime Again
Steve Foster - Angel
Rhyme Scheme - Time Will Fly
Strange Anthem - Dreamer
Tuck Neilsen - Number One
Eloah - Apostles, Traitors and Messiahs
Bruce Lev - Catwoman
Sarantos - Are You Sure You Can Last
kali Kreek Dub - Toothchipper
Gennaro Agresti - Tornado
Hooyoosay - Googly Goo
Francesco D'Angelo Lampignano - Amazonia Bird
Tuck Neilsen - Hold Me Tonight
To know more about each of the artists on the Independent No.1's Vol.2, Vol.3 and the brand new Vol.4, please visit the Official Independent No.1's website at http://www.independentnumberones.com
The compilation will be available across all major stores worldwide, starting this week, including iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby.
The Independent No.1's Compilation is conceptuslised by Platinum Selling Artist Oliver Sean and is a brand and property of the WOA Entertainment Group.
ABOUT W.O.A ENTERTAINMENT
Formed in 1998 by Platinum Selling World Music star and 2012 Europe Music Awards Nominee Oliver Sean, W.O.A Entertainment 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. W.O.A Records, W.O.A Films, WOA TV Show and WOAFM99 are part of the W.O.A Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk
Christmas Special Part 3 out today on the WOAFM99 Radio Show. We have 9 fantastic songs including the Oliver Sean version of 'Please Come Home for Christmas' today. We truly believe we have the BEST Indie Christmas songs from around the world playing on the WOAFM99 Radio Show this December. Unmissable! Hosted by MTV EMA Nominee Oliver Sean www.woafm99.com
Christmas Special Part Two. A Must listen guys - 6 Pure Christmas tracks exclusive to the WOAFM99 Radio Show by 6 International Artists. Hosted by Oliver Sean and special guest in the studio today - Sam (Oliver's German Shepherd :-)
The Christmas Special Episode on the WOAFM99 Radio Show Today - Don't miss out on this wonderful show with loads of new Indie Christmas Songs. Click on the link to listen to the show or download the radio show FREE via iTunes Podcasts. Hosted by MTV EMA Nominee & Vh1 Top 10 Artist Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
The Christmas Playlist - Your Christmas Song on FM Radio
We are getting our Christmas Playlist ready at the WOAFM99 Radio Show - Send us your Christmas Song today... If your song is accepted you get guaranteed rotation on our nationally syndicated Radio Show!
If you have a Christmas song (CHRISTMAS COVERS & INSTRUMENTALS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED) send it in ASAP to the WOAFM99 Radio Show. This is our BIGGEST Radio Promotion of the year and is supported by our Label Partners (W.O.A Records and W.O.A Entertainment UK www.woaentertainment.co.uk) who have commercial advertising tie ups with several FM radio stations across the region (India, Dubai and the Subcontinent).
The WOAFM99 Christmas Playlist will be the ONLY Indie Music Christmas Playlist that is played across the country on various radio networks via the WOAFM99 Radio Show Syndication and will also get played across mobile networks (Cellular Companies) via their caller tune services and mobile radio streaming services during the Christmas Week.
MUSIC SUBMISSION PROCESS: To submit your christmas song, christmas cover or holiday related music please go to the WOA MUSIC SUBMISSIONS SITE and send us your song via the submissions page. Please note that there is a 10 USD submission fee if submitting for the Christmas Playlist. WOAFM99 has now started accepting free music submissions all year round for the WOAFM99 Radio Show, however we are charging 10 USD for this particular CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST only. SUBMIT MUSIC HERE.
If you have any questions we can be reached on info@woarecords.com
Oliver Sean started his musical career at the age of 8 and has played in top Cover Bands and toured worldwide as an award winning Original Artist.
Oliver has performed at over 5000 engagements all around the world since the age of 13, and has been nominated for awards as prestigious as the MTV Europe Music Awards, AVMax Album of the Year and his original music has even hit the Vh1 Top 10 besides various other accolades.
About Oliver Sean Unplugged... or Not!:
Oliver Sean's unplugged or not show (Solo and Trio) has performed to numerous audiences throughout the UK, Europe, USA, Dubai and India since 1998. Oliver plays a variety of music from chilled out acoustic tracks to up-tempo retro hits as well as popular hits and different versions of modern chart songs. Oliver Sean's passion and energy on stage is a joy to watch and his sound can add the perfect accompaniment to any event from a fun party to a sophisticated event. Oliver Sean Unplugged... Or Not! is comfortable with all eras of music.
“His album 'So Good', the title track of which went platinum in 2011, has lovely guitar melodies and his singing style is back to that of Bryan Adams.”
“When he's pop, he has a clear, pure tone that reminds one of John Mayer or John Mellencamp. He's got a surprising amount of soul, though, and is constantly coming up with new vocal tricks to show off.”
“It was a night to remember at Kismet at The Park, Hyderabad, where the international platinum-selling singer Oliver Sean and his band performed live. Hyderabad's party crowd grooved to Oliver's popular tracks.”
Oliver Sean Solo: Performing with various guitars, rhythm stomp-box & Foot Drum Machines and High Quality Backing Tracks recorded with his Band. Truly interactive and LIVE.
Episode 4 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show (Season 5) Out Today. Listen to 6 brand new Indie Songs and we also have a special guest in the studio today. None other than upcoming Pakistani Musician Ali Ashraf as he chats with MTV EMA Nominee and WOAFM99 Host Oliver Sean. www.woafm99.com / www.oliversean.com / www.woaentertainment.co.uk
Episode 3 of the band new WOAFM99 Radio Show hosted by MTV EMA Nominee Oliver Sean is out now! Today we also feature a very special song called 'Mama's Child' by Lorraine Milton. The song was produced by Oliver Sean for global release. Discover 6 amazing new artists today only on the WOAFM99 Radio Show www.woafm99.com
Episode 2 of the Brand New Season 5 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show www.woafm99.com . Hosted by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee & Vh1 Top 10 Musician & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
A fun radio show today featuring great music, a live radio interview and just a feel good vibe that you don't want to miss. This is Episode 2 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show Season 5 featuring Six brand new songs from a diverse range of Independent Artists and we also have one of our favourite artists 'Princess Saydah' from the US joining us over the phone for a fun chat during the show.
Artists and their songs on today's show are:
1. Victoria Celestine - Let Go
2. Christina Laroque - As Long As You Love Me
3. Hotel Radio - Our Summer
4. Alberto Mazarro - Not Prepared
5. Mike White Presents Shane Nolan - The Explorer
6. Moscato - Why War
To know more about the artists and interact with the show and the artists join us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/woatv
The Brand New Season of the WOAFM99 Radio Show www.woafm99.com. Hosted by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee & Vh1 Top 10 Musician & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
Today marks the first episode of Season 5 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show. This is a non stop mix featuring 6 brand new artists that YOU OUGHT TO KNOW back to back with their new singles.
Artists and their songs on today's show are:
Mark Mathews - London Lives
Ali Ashraf - Zara Sa
Sarantos - Are You Sure You Can Last
Bruce Lev - Cat Woman
Francesco D'Angelo - Amazonia Bird
James Paramore - What Am I Going To Do
To know more about the artists and interact with the show and the artists join us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/woatv
Oliver Sean to perform Live for the British Army on 8th December 2014 in the United Kingdom. Stay tuned to www.OliverSean.com for the latest updates on this.
Be a part of the International line up for the 7th Annual WOA International Music Festival - Goa 2015.
Every year there is an excitement in Goa that starts one month before the Annual WOA International Music Festival. This time around the festival takes place on the 31st of January 2015. As usual it kicks off with Full page newspaper advertising across the country on the Times of India; Vh1 and MTV running TV Spots and music videos of the headlining artists; Banners, Hoardings and Posters across all the college and university campuses featuring details of hot Indie stars from various parts of the world who will be performing, Radio contests focusing on the artists performing at the festival - all this and more. Add to this the rumors of which Bollywood stars and Indian super models are going to be attending the festival as guests of honour - this has been consistently happening every year and it just gets bigger and better every time.
This year the festival in Goa will be spread across 3 days instead of just 1 major concert. Yes - its going to be 3 back to back concerts at 3 different locations in Goa.
All genres of music is heard at the WOA International Festival, which makes this so unique and every artist gets coverage on national advertising across the Times, Vh1 and AIR FM.
The best part of it all is that this is a free festival - fans do not pay to enter and artists do not pay to play (please note that our partners do charge a 10 USD submission fee). Any artist from any part of the world, across all genres, can submit their EPK/DPK/Bio to be a part of this festival.
There are no costs to being part of the festival aside from the submission fee of 10 USD (this is a mandatory application fee and cannot be waived). If selected the Artist/Band has to handle their own travel to Goa and their own stay and food (subsidised hotel accomodation and restautrant discount coupons will be provided to artists that require this). The organisers of the show arrange for all backline, national advertising and crew support. Artists are also given refreshments during the concerts.
This is a free festival and attracts thousands of locals and international tourists. The festival is also supported by the Government of Goa, the Times of India, Vh1 (Viacom), AIR FM and various other main stream media partners, hotel partners and online promotional partners.
To know more about the 7th Annual W.O.A International Music Festival please visit the W.O.A Entertainment Website at www.woaentertainment.co.uk or Click Here
