Redbana Launches Competition for Independent Artists, Offers Prizes including Pro Tools and MusiciansFriend.com Gift Certficiates

San Francisco - February 1, 2010

Redbana US, a premier publisher of free-to-play online games in North America, today launched the Audition Call for Artists Competition, asking independent musicians from across the US to submit their best work for a chance to be featured in the online rhythm-and-dance game Audition. Audition’s growing library of popular music that already includes the likes of Lady Gaga, Boys Like Girls, and, most recently, #1 Billboard Artist Ke$ha.

Starting today, independent musicians can visit http://audition.redbana.com/event/ to submit an mp3 of their best song for review by the team at Redbana US. Winners will have their song featured in the game, exposing their music to Audition’s diverse worldwide audience of 300+ million fans, and win one of the following prizes to help further their music careers:
1st Place - Pro Tools M-Powered 8 DAW ($250 value)
2nd Place - $200 Gift Certificate to MusiciansFriend.com
3rd Place - $150 Gift Certificate to MusiciansFriend.com

"Audition is all about the experience of hanging out with friends, playing fun games and listening to great music," said Eric Liu, Global Manager of Redbana US. "This competition is part of our continuing dedication to keep Audition fresh with the newest music from artists of all genres and varieties. Why should only big name artists get in on all of the fun? I am looking forward to seeing the likes of garage bands to undiscovered talent being featured in our game."

For more information on Redbana or Audition, visit: http://audition.redbana.com

To view the complete rules and participate in the “Audition Call for Artists Campaign,” visit: http://audition.redbana.com/event