Calling all wannabe music critics: Write reviews and win tickets
Opinions are like assholes. Everybody’s got one.
Sure, it’s cliché, but it’s the perfect segué to introduce CL’s newest feature.
Dear readers, we’re inviting you to put your asses on the line by writing mini-reviews of live concerts. The best review, as judged by our editorial staff, will be printed each week on our new all-music backpage.
In addition to the joy of being published, the winning reviewer will also receive a pair of free tickets to an upcoming concert in the Atlanta area. All of the reviews submitted will be posted on our music blog - Crib Notes.
Whether you want to write about Radiohead performing at Lakewood Amphitheatre or some hole-in-the-wall house show, from Omar at Sugarhill to Gentleman Jesse at the Star Bar; here’s the chance to put your own spin on Atlanta’s allover the map live music scene.
Simply follow the fine print below:
-Word count: Limit reviews to 150 words or less.
-Details: List the who/what/where info at the top of reviews.
EXAMPLE: Gnarls Barkley @ Variety Playhouse, Mon., Aug. 11
-Time span: Reviews must cover live performances that took place in metro Atlanta the week (Monday-Sunday) prior to Monday morning submission time.
-Deadline: Email entries to music@creativeloafing.com with the subject line “Reader Review” no later than 8 a.m. Monday morning for consideration.
-Editing: Reviews will be edited for content and grammar.
-All venues acceptable: All concerts held at any size venue, club, house party, retail location, parking lot, etc. anywhere in Atlanta are acceptable.
-Byline: You must submit review with a byline to be considered. All writers will be credited for their reviews. By submitting a review, you give CL permission to print or post online. Be sure to include a phone number and email address so we can contact you.
Readers do not have permission to use Creative Loafing’s name to to gain press passes from venues/performers. CL reserves the right to refuse submissions under any circumstances.
We will contact the winner each Monday to award tickets, which can be picked up at the CL office.