BSE Seeks New Acts for 2010/2011 NEXT Bash School Tour

BSE is seeking to fill 2 open slots for the 2010/2011 NEXT Bash School Tour. Interested parties should submit links (YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, etc...) showing performance footage to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post them on the NEXT Bash Facebook Group page.

Material submitted may NOT contain any profanity, sexual, drug or alcohol references. Any materials received that posses any of these attributes will NOT be considered. We are looking for performers with a positive image that adheres to the message that we seek to convey to the students who participate in our program.   

Interested parties should understand that we are looking for aspiring artists and groups who are professional in their presentation and serious about their craft. If this description does not fit you please do not apply. 

The artists, or groups, selected will be given the chance to participate in the 2010/2011 NEXT Bash high school and middle school tour and perform at the end of the year NEXT Bash concert. 

During this screening process, no calls will be accepted. We will only be accepting performance links as the sole means of evaluation at this time. If your footage is selected we will contact you directly for more information. 

Applicants may also audition through Star Factory's Get Made Boot Camp. For more information please call 248-541-5155.

The NEXT Bash:  

The NEXT Bash is back for the second year! After a stellar breakout year that saw honor roll students turn out in impressive numbers to celebrate education and academic excellence at the Palace of Auburn Hills in 2009, we are proud to announce that this year’s event will take place on July 10, 2010 at the majestic Max. M. Fisher Music Center.  

 In its continuing effort to empower young minds, the Project NEXT initiative was created to help propel high school and middle school students toward academic excellence.

 The NEXT Bash is a major concert event that was designed to reward students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher. This initiative serves to reward students who maintain honor roll status while motivating and encouraging those who fall outside of these parameters to focus and try harder.

 This year’s event will feature live performances by Boi, Dollah Jones, Newland, Roc Stea’D, SelfMeyi and Vina Mills in an electrifying display of musical showmanship and entertainment.

 “It is our desire to use this event to help give students that extra push to reach higher and higher to reach their educational goals each year,” said program facilitator Janaya Black. “After a great turn out last year and the overwhelmingly positive response that we’ve received from students and teachers alike this year, we really feel like this is something that will serve to help keep them motivated and focused. The ultimate goal is to make this event bigger and more exciting for them each year so that it will become something to shoot for all year long.”  

The NEXT Bash will take place at the Max M. Fisher Music Center on July 10, 2010. Doors will open at 7pm and the concert will begin at 8pm.  Ticket holding students must also bring their report card to verify 3.0 statuses and be accompanied by an adult. Due to tickets being general admission early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure entry and seating.

Parents who are interested in obtaining tickets for their honor roll students in grades 6-12 and their student’s school did not register for the program, may email their request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Requests will be honored while supplies last.

The NEXT Bash is sponsored by Pepsi, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, RL Entertainment, Star Factory, and Live the Music Group.