CMJ '07 - Dates, Mega Early Registration

Oh man. CMJ '07 news already???? Here ya go (Via Rachael's press release):

Clear your calendars! The 27th Annual CMJ Music Marathon will take place from Tuesday, October 16 to Saturday, October 20 in New York City. And for the first time in over a decade, the headquarters have moved downtown. Together with NYU, the world famous Puck building, and dozens of legendary venues, this year's Marathon will continue to feature performances from the best of the best new artists from around the world.

Join 12,000 music professionals and over 100,000 music fans in New York this October. CMJ Music Marathon has helped thousands of artists gain worldwide success including the Shins, Arcade Fire, Black Eyed Peas, Modest Mouse, the Killers, and Wilco, just to name a few. The five-day festival also features panels, keynote speeches, film premieres, mentoring sessions, and tutorials.

Registration is open now at www.ticketweb.com, with extreme early bird prices available. Band/Artist Showcase submissions are also being accepted right now at www.sonicbids.com/cmjmusicmarathon2007 with a 20% discount until April 15, 2007. Potential panelists and speakers should contact the panels department at panels07@cmj.com.

Aw shucks, no costumes this year. Bummer. I might go ahead and wear one anyway.