Jaggu Dada comes to town for W.O.A International - Navhind Times

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http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=200810148

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Life is beautiful (Wanda Alvares - W.O.A) - Times of India

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Just think of good things - music video world premiere

Alison Woods' debut video 'Just think of good things' world premiered
on 10th of October at the W.O.A Publications launch in Goa.

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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 10^th 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

info@woarecords.com

 

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

Natural Beauty - to be released on 10th October '08

Stay tuned for more details on W.O.A Publications first book by author
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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

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Official note to all Promoters from W.O.A International

OFFICIAL NOTICE: This is an official note to all Promoters, Record Labels
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.

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W.O.A International to introduce a new blend of Pop music to India with Kallii.

W.O.A International¹s management division signs on Australian Pop Diva
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

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

W.O.A International to launch Australian rockers Risemann in India.

W.O.A International through its Artist Management division signs on
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

Oliver Sean to flag off the Olympics in Goa on Big 92.7 FM

Tune in to Big 92.7 FM on 8th August at 7AM to catch W.O.A Records
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.

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The Asian Age: W.O.A Records - Going it alone...

THE ASIAN AGE
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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W.O.A Records signs Canadian-Indian Rapper Saurabh Som

Saurabh Som the upcoming Canadian/Indian Rapper and R&B artist has been signed on to W.O.A Records to a 3 album deal.

The first single 'For You' is scheduled for release with the artist website backed by a marketing blitz.

For more details on Saurabh Som visit http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A Management signs Australia's biggest stars...

Stay tuned to http://www.woarecords.com to know who these Indie Stars are... All will be revealed next week.

- W.O.A News Desk

Grooving and rocking

Oliver Sean had women drooling and on stage singing with him - Pune couldn't get enough of the Gen-Next Rockstar! Read the full article and view the pics of the Oliver Sean Band in action....

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Oliver Sean saw this article on Sakaal Times ePaper, and thought you would find it interesting. You can find it at: 'Grooving and rocking'

Oliver Sean also sent the following message:
The article on the Pune Concert on the 5th of July by The Oliver Sean Band. Check the amazing band pics. Cheers, Oliver

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NO MORE SILLY LOVE SONGS

One of India's biggest Rockstars Oliver Sean and his band were in Mumbai to rock the city... Naomi has more on the Gen-Next Rockstar speaking one on one with the Hindustan Times.... Read the article.

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Oliver Sean saw this article on HindustanTimes ePaper, and thought you would find it interesting. You can find it at: 'NO MORE SILLY LOVE SONGS'

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W.O.A Records CEO live on Radio Indigo

W.O.A International's CEO Oliver Sean in a one on one interview on Radio Indigo this Friday the 26th of June between 7PM and 8PM.

Catch the W.O.A Records interview live on 91.9FM Radio Indigo.

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A Records signs Goan Rocker Elvis Kahn

Elvis Kahn, Goa's upcoming Hindi Rocker has been signed by W.O.A Records to a 3 album deal.

The debut album by the new singer will be released later this year with a media blitz to market the album and the songs that has a sound which is new and fresh. The music video is expected to feature some prominent stars to further enhance and marke the album and artist.

The artist website http://www.elviskahn.com is to go online this week with an all India promo tour kicking off once the album is recorded.

Elvis Kahn and his band are currently in studio these days recording the much awaited hindi rock album.

For further details on Elvis Kahn please visit http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk

World Music day on Big 92.7 FM with W.O.A Founder & President

The World Music day on 21st june saw W.O.A Founder & President Oliver Sean in a 2 hour interview on Big 92.7 FM India's biggest FM Radio network talking about the immense work W.O.A has been doing for musicians from across the world and locally.

All W.O.A artists on the record label roster and management roster were mentioned and talked about in length giving a new outlook to the public in India about these Independent artists.

Also mentioned during the interview and which was of much interest to all listeners was the new Bollywood movie being released titled 'Masti 24/7 - Cutting Chai Dreams High' that has W.O.A International's Founder and top artist Oliver Sean and Lloyd Paul (a W.O.A records artist) as the music directors. The music video of the film featuring Oliver Sean, who is the composer and singer of the 3 main songs in the movie, will be released in august to promote the film. The film also features Oliver Sean in a featured guest appearance role.

The vast network and links of W.O.A International in the International music scene to Indian Music and Bollywood is proof to the decade long dedication of W.O.A International to the music world and Independent artists.

For more info and latest updates please visit http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk

OLIVER SEAN Big Goemkar aka Goan Of The Year 2008 Award Ceremony Photos