From time to time, Artist Advance gives awards of recognition, time, finances, development, mentoring, or other opportunities. MainStage is the place where awards are announced, and artists who have distinguished themselves are featured. Several artist have received such awards from Artist Advance, browse below to get an in depth idea of their works and careers. More songs, photos and info on them appear in the B.I.O. (By Invitation Only) section.
Simon Spire
The MainStage Career Development Award provides the opportunity for a new artist to receive all resources required to develop their talent and career. It can include financial resources, mentoring and advice, music development and recording, promotion and exposure. It may include opportunities such as working with an established songwriter, photo shoots, recording, voice lessons, etc. For music and more info on Simon Spire CLICK HERE
Ralf Illenberger
The MainStage Outstanding Career Award is presented to an established artist who may be less well known but who's talent and career are truly exemplary and whose work has a high degree of artistic and creative excellence. These are artists who have enjoyed a certain success, but whose accomplishments, caliber of talent and product deserve far more attention than they have received. For music and more info on Ralf Illenberger CLICK HERE
AVA
The MainStage National Treasure Award highlights less known artists whose artistic gift and careers of 40 years or more are of such quality that they deserve high praise and acclaim. For more info on Ava CLICK HERE
Kiana
The MainStage Music Development Award is a mentoring award, a granting of time and opportunity to assist a music artist uniquely ready to refine their musical vision, songwriting, and to record a demo. For music and more info about Kiana CLICK HERE