Calling all local musicians! You’re invited to perform at the 2008 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards “Summer Showcase” on July 18th in Downtown Benson.

Not only will you perform for local music fans, but for members of the OEA music academy, who select the winners! In addition, one band will be invited to play a special showcase this fall to help select the group that will receive the official recommendation for an invitation to 2009’s SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Bands will also have the opportunity to earn print advertising, a television performance spot, radio play and retail display space.

Musicians will perform from 7pm-12:30am at The Waiting Room, Mick’s Music and Bar, the Barley Street Tavern and PS Collective. Espana will feature performances from 10pm-3am.

“Summer Showcase” applications will be accepted through June 9th. To register, CLICK HERE to download application summershowcaseapp.pdf and submit with a 2 song CD sampler and return with an $8.00 registration fee. Selected musicians will perform for free and will be notified July 1st.