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Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Friday, November 14, 2008
W.O.A Records party exclusively on the Zee TV Network
International party which saw the launch of a new publications
division with the release of 'Natural Beauty' a book by Wanda Alvares
by bollywood superstar Jackie Shroff and Gen Next Rockstar Oliver Sean
will be broadcast on Zee Music on Saturday the 15th of November on a
show called BB News and special artist interviews on Monday the 17th
of November on a show called Salt n Pepper at 7.30PM.
Dont miss the exclusive worldwide broadcast.
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Monday, November 03, 2008
W.O.A Events Party - India
Saturday, October 25, 2008
A musical book release - Times Of India
Times of India - India
Wanda Alvares, Oliver Sean¹s mother, recently released a book written by
her. Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff did the honour.
The event was musical with WOA artists Llyod Paul, Lavina Soares, Elvis Kahn
and Saurabh Som taking the stage. Interacting with one of the guests Jackie
was overheard saying that he (Jackie) came all the way for the function
because Oliver was doing this for his mother.
"Mothers are my weak point,² he said. Architect Anand Kulkarni was seen
speaking to the actor. Meanwhile, fashion designer Monty Sally was seen
catching up with friends. Just before midnight, Oliver jumped on stage and
sang Freddie Mercury¹s I want to break free... And as the clock struck 12,
Wanda and family brought in Oliver¹s birthday with champagne and cake. Well
done birthday boy... you gifted mum on your birthday. ³And am proud of him,²
Wanda was heard telling a friend.
Read the article here
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/A_musical_book_release/articleshow/35
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Natural Beauty released Online.
website today to check out the critically acclaimed book by Wanda Alvares
http://www.wandaalvares.com
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Pictures from the W.O.A Publications Launch party
Alvares - Natural Beauty.
Featured in the picture: Maria Marsch (W.O.A Artist - Finland), Saurabh Som
(W.O.A Artist - Canada), Oliver Sean, Jackie Shroff, Elvis Kahn (W.O.A
Artist - India), Aryan (Big FM Radio Jockey)
Stay tuned to this blog for the party press coverage and party pictures.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
A musical book release - Times of India
Jaggu Dada comes to town for W.O.A International - Navhind Times
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Life is beautiful (Wanda Alvares - W.O.A) - Times of India
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Just think of good things - music video world premiere
on 10th of October at the W.O.A Publications launch in Goa.
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
W.O.A International releases book by Wanda Alvares
W.O.A International through its Publications division releases Natural Beauty a book by Wanda Alvares
Goa, India – October 10, 2008 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the first book by Wanda Alvares titled Natural Beauty on its W.O.A Publications banner. This move places W.O.A International firmly into the world of International Publishing.
"With this release, we're not only bringing a wonderful and insightful book that can make a difference in the lives of anyone who reads it, we are also making a firm statement that W.O.A International is all about quality and originality. We have and will continue to offer full support to original and excellent creative work not only in the music world but in other creative fields as well," says Oliver Sean, President / Founder The W.O.A Group, "we're also launching and releasing musical works on this occasion with the worldwide premiere of Alison Woods' debut 3D animated music video that's being supported by UNESCO and also showcasing for the first time in India four of our Indian artists on the W.O.A Records roster who are being launched this year."
With W.O.A Internationals rapid expansion across the world in the entertainment industry and now in the publishing world, this launch that is being organised on the 10th of October is slated to be a media blitz that is being backed by the Bollywood fraternity, Music Royalty and the media in general. This is emphasized with the release of the book at the hands of Bollywood superstar Jackie Shroff and a special performance by International Rocker 'Oliver Sean'. The release and launch party is to be a special TV feature on India's premiere television networks and news networks who will be present at the event.
Natural Beauty is the first book by Wanda Alvares who is a media and marketing guru and is also the E.V.P of the W.O.A Group. "I believe that a woman's beauty involves how she feels – her mind set, her attitude, her outlook on life – all reflects on her outward appearance" says Wanda Alvares. The author shares her secrets and tips in her first book that is already garnering great reviews in the pre release stage.
This event will also see W.O.A Records releasing 4 new singles by their new Indian upcoming artists Lloyd Paul, Elvis Kahn, Lavina Soares and Saurabh Som and also a release of a music video by their British artist Alison Woods thus keeping with their tradition of promoting new and exciting International talent and taking local talent to the International music scene.
W.O.A International's launches and tours are always full of glamour and glitz and the launch of their first book Natural Beauty and the launch of their new artists and music video promises to be no different.
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:
Pete Saunders
W.O.A International
+91 (832) 651-2569
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Natural Beauty - to be released on 10th October '08
Wanda Alvares.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
W.O.A International to take India on a journey through a new musical landscape with Australia’s Osh10
The W.O.A Management Division signs on Australian Electronic Wizards Osh10.
Goa, India – September 25, 2008 – W.O.A International's management team has been creating waves in this part of the world with the signing of Independent musicians on the brink of stardom and after introducing Alternative rockers from the US and Jazz singers from South America to the Indian market its time for the electronic wizardry of Osh10 to take the electronic music fans of India on an unforgettably journey.
"Electronic music mixed with adventurous song writing is something that Osh10 does seamlessly and their blend of music is a sound that can work wonders in the dance and electronic scene in India" says Pete Saunders, V.P. W.O.A Management, "this duo that forms Osh10 is destined for great success and W.O.A is here to make this a reality sooner rather than later".
Osh10 was born out of the adventurous song writing partnership of Mike Macgregor and Aimee Chapman. They have been described as "a supernova burning brightest before the star burns out" by industry insiders.
"Armed with a Big Voice and Styling Bass Guitar we challenged ourselves to create layered, eclectic, satisfying music using only this basic line up" says Aimee Chapman of Osh10; "through a period of incubation and exploration the music has taken on a life of its own and we still only use bass and voice and add loops and effects to create a whole universe of sound" chips in Mike Macgregor.
Osh10 is set to take on the world with their unique blend of music that's simple and complex at the same time. Having now signed on with the W.O.A International Group they are well on their way to take on the world. With the network of the W.O.A international Group that includes the major distribution networks of W.O.A Records and the marketing prowess of the W.O.A Marketing division – Osh10 are now armed with the backing their music needs to become a worldwide phenomenon.
W.O.A Events, a part of the W.O.A International Group is also planning on having Osh10 tour India in 2009 during the annual India Tour 2009. Stay tuned to the WOA Records website for more information on Osh10.
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:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
Friday, September 12, 2008
Official note to all Promoters from W.O.A International
and Artist Managers in India and the Middle East who work with foreign
artists and who are currently booking acts for shows and other opportunities
- The following acts are under contractual agreements with W.O.A
International and have not been officially relieved from their contractual
agreements with us. The acts are:
DaveJ (Australia)
Mana3 (New Zealand)
Xiren (USA)
Cuca Moreno (Spain)
These artists are under contract with us and cannot be booked directly. If
interested in these acts please get in touch with our Artist Management
division who will advise you on how to proceed.
Please note that this official statement is a public notice and will give
W.O.A International due cause to proceed with legal action if these artists
are booked directly and will also give W.O.A International full right to
stop the event if these artists are booked directly.
- W.O.A International
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
W.O.A International to introduce a new blend of Pop music to India with Kallii.
Kallii.
Goa, India September 10, 2008 Its been a year that has seen some of
Independent music¹s biggest names signing on with Global entertainment
company W.O.A International and now we see another milestone with the
signing on Kallii to W.O.A Management.
³Its just been a wonderful year for all of us at W.O.A with the signing of
such amazing talent to the various divisions of the company² says Alan
Alvares, who heads Artist Relations at W.O.A International, ³Its just been a
wonderful year for all of us at W.O.A with the signing of such amazing
talent to the various divisions of the company² says Alan Alvares, who heads
Artist Relations at W.O.A International, ³having now signed on Kallii it
just proves that when it comes to the calibre and quality of artists, W.O.A
are signing the finest across the world.²
Coming from a Greek background Kallii¹s family name ŒKalliopi¹ means
Œbeautiful voice¹ in Greek and how apt a name for a singer that embodies
this name to perfection. "Music means everything to me," Kallii admits. "It
is a part of my daily life and it always has been. If I'm not composing
music I'm listening to inspirational artists or enjoying playing some
classics on the piano. I go into another world and can write/sing/play for
hours and hours and never am tired of it. When I am performing to an
audience I am exactly where I want to be² says an excited Kallii who is set
to release her single worldwide on October 4th
Having signed with W.O.A Management the beautiful singer will be scheduled
to tour India and the Middle East. All divisions of W.O.A International will
be supporting Kallii on this road to success as is common with W.O.A and its
roster of artists. W.O.A Events, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Records, W.O.A
Radio and W.O.A Music marketing will be lending their assistance to the
singer for the release of her new album which is expected to create quite a
stir.
Indie fans in India are keenly following the artists signed to W.O.A
International and with the signing of Kallii we expect a great response and
a larger fan base being created for the singing sensation.
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:
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
Friday, August 22, 2008
World’s No.1 Bon Jovi Tribute Band 'Bed Of Roses' signs with W.O.A International
"W.O.A management, a part of the W.O.A International group, signs on Bed Of Roses, the world’s best Bon Jovi tribute band to a three-year management and marketing deal for India and the Middle East"
Goa, India – August 23, 2008 – W.O.A International, through its management division W.O.A Management, signs on Bed of Roses, the planet’s No.1 Bon Jovi tribute band to a three-year management and marketing deal. This partnership will see W.O.A Management represent the band across India and the Middle East.
“This is the first tribute band that W.O.A International has signed on and the reason for this is the fact that Bed of Roses is truly exceptional and we see immense potential for an act like this in India and Dubai” says Pete Saunders, V.P. Artiste Management, “they have a strong following across North America and are now all set to bring their magic to this side of the world.”
In the summer of 2004 Bed Of Roses was conceptualized by front man Darryl Clayton. “Being a Bon Jovi fan since the bands inception in 1984, plus the fact that I’ve been told most of my life how much I resemble Jon Bon Jovi in voice and physical appearance, it was a venture we found easy to undertake” says the singer. The band launched March 24th, 2005 with a sold out, self produced show in their hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Since then, they have performed across North America & across International venues multiple times.
The deal with W.O.A Management will see the band touring India and the Middle East over the next two years. With the excellent and one of a kind support system for artists that W.O.A International has, that consists of W.O.A Events, W.O.A Artiste Management, W.O.A Records, W.O.A Studios, W.O.A Radio and W.O.A Music marketing, Bed Of Roses is only going to reiterate their stand as the Planet’s No.1 Bon Jovi tribute band.
Bed Of Roses is also going to be featured on the new W.O.A Radio syndicated show and will be seen on various TV shows in India in the coming months. The fans in India and Dubai are going to be surprised and awed by this wonderful band during the 2009 Bed Of Roses Tour!
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:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
W.O.A International to launch Australian rockers Risemann in India.
Australian band Risemann to a 3 Year management deal.
Goa, India August 12, 2008 W.O.A International proudly announces the
signing of Australian upcoming stars Risemann. A three piece band that is
creating a new blend of music and breaking barriers when it comes to
genre¹s. The band is now all set to break boundaries and take on the Indian
subcontinent & the Middle East with their emotionally charged music.
³With the signing of Risemann we are sticking to our belief that original
music, like the music made by Risemann, is something we support and believe
in completely and we will keep bringing amazing artists like these to fans
in India and the Middle East² says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President /
Head of Marketing, ³with the launch of W.O.A Radio next month, our reach to
the world is increasing and our artists have everything in-house to reach
their goals and get their music to the large number of fans that are waiting
to hear original music like this.²
Risemann is a dynamic outfit with a sound that exceeds it's expected 3 piece
boundaries. Consisting of Nathan Hein on guitar and vocals, Neil Pearce on
bass and keyboard, and Joel Stibbard on drums/percussion, three very
different individuals who met by chance, and believed in fate.
³Risemann has no boundaries and lives in no genre of music, much like the
emotions and actions of life² says Nathan Hein, the bands front man. The
next evolution of music has arrived, the evolution of Risemann.
The deal with W.O.A Management will see the band touring India and the
Middle East and getting their music released worldwide. With the excellent
and one of a kind support system for Independent musicians that consists of
W.O.A Events, W.O.A Artiste management group, W.O.A Records, W.O.A Radio and
W.O.A Music marketing, Risemann is certain to reach great heights in these
regions and worldwide.
With the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 around the corner, the fans here
await for the new Indie Gods to bring their music to India. With artists
like Risemann on the W.O.A Roster the fans are in for a treat.
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:
Kim D¹sa
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
<http://www.woarecords.com/>
- W.O.A News Desk
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Oliver Sean to flag off the Olympics in Goa on Big 92.7 FM
founder and Gen Next Rock Star Oliver Sean flag off the Olympics with
the Big 92.7 FM's Olympiad show with RJ Uday.
This is to be a radio show that will be a marathon session with Uday
on air for over a 100 hours straight and is slated to make it to the
record books.
Oliver Sean being asked to flag off the Olympics in Goa with this show
is a great honor to all at W.O.A International.
- W.O.A News Desk
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The Asian Age: W.O.A Records - Going it alone...
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, London
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
:: Culture Plus
Going it alone
Himanshu Bhandari
The business of music. It's a prickly subject, to say the least.
Independent label W.O.A. Records made its India foray with a six-city
tour, and is now the No.1 (Indie Label) in the country.
It threw light on The Great Indie Debate, a modern mainstay of informed
music discussion. Artistes are faced with a difficult question — retain a
sense of "authenticity" by rejecting corporate overtures, or jump on the
label bandwagon that undoubtedly guarantees a greater audience.
"When I started out my professional music career I was obviously an
independent artiste and through the years I realised that luck is a huge
factor in the industry. The support system for an independent artiste is
almost non-existent, especially in regions like India and West Asia," said
Oliver Sean, founder of WOA Records, and headline act for its first India
tour the past March. The Indian-Portugeser set up his label with a view
towards providing the very "support system" he was denied in his up-andcoming
years, and met with more than moderate success, as the India
tour proves.
Of course, abstinence from "going major" is often borne not of choice
but circumstance. Everyone starts off independent. It's a growing
resistance to sign on after establishing a reputation that's important
here, with disenchantment firmly at its core.
"A lot of good music doesn't get recognised because it's considered not
trendy enough. The majors as a whole are risk-averse — they look for
stuff they think they can sell. It's business, purely," said Jesus Aaron,
traveling folk rocker from Atalanta, USA. Speaking after the W.O.A Records
Tour gig at Mumbai's Hard Rock Café, he confessed to have enjoyed performing
across India, particularly Goa, and was quick to point out the enthusiasm
towards non-major artistes. From fans that is, not labels.
Having done just fine without a major helping hand for years however,
he's not about to change now. But specific cultural norms have made
the struggle much easier in his home country. Conduciveness to indie
music is not something a musical ethos attains overnight. And Aaron,
along with Sean and Japanese techno-rocker Sparky Quano — all agree
there's much to be done if India is to spawn an independent culture that
can support itself.
"Radio play is something that supports a lot of local, unknown artistes in
other countries. I don't think you have that sort of radio culture in India
as yet, I don't know," says Aaron. Maybe he does, for he makes a
damning observation. Airtime on our radio stations is largely preserved
for promoting established artistes. A none-too-irregular practice, but it
doesn't do anything for what could become a thriving community.
"In a way it's true that India is prohibitive in this regard. In the US and
Europe, having live concerts of independent artistes is huge and a lot of
people there have realised that the best music is heard there. There is
something really satisfying in discovering a new act and following it all
the way through. This culture hasn't really come to India," Sean says,
"No music company here has even considered supporting this."
Quano has attained a cult following in his home country, but it doesn't
deter his staunch opposition to the record companies. "The major labels,
once they see something they can sell they get after you. But it's all
money, money, money. Of course I need some to be able to eat. But all
that show business takes a lot away from my music," he says in broken,
heavily accented English.
In a sense the indie community maintains closest ties to the archetypal
ideologies of early rock 'n' roll. Rebellious, anti-establishment attitudes
may now carry a caricaturist connotation, but on a certain level, the
very notion that someone can survive armed solely with a guitar and
something to say is indeed heartwarming. If only for its unabashed
idealism.
Authenticity or success? Or both, if that's possible. As a flurry of
independent labels (Blue Frog, Counterculture, Chill Om, the list goes
on) seem to have realised the possibilities at hand, it's question we'll
have to face in the near future too. And perhaps just as well.
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