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Worldwide Cover Contest of Famous Japanese Rock Band “the pillows”

Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Japanese rock band “the pillows” is now holding a cover contest on YouTube.com. This contest is accepting submission worldwide.

the pillows is known for singing the theme and featured songs of the acclaimed Japanese animation “FLCL.”

5 pairs (10 persons) for the Semi Grand Prize winners category will be invited to the Nippon Budokan Live held on the pillows' anniversary date of September 16, 2009, with a contribution of round-trip airfare. On addition to this, 1 pair (2 persons) of the Grand Prize winners category will be invited to the backstage after their performance for a “meet & greet”!

<How to Apply>
■ Condition
1) Nationality/age/gender is unregarded. Anyone can apply.
2) Grand Prize & Semi-Grand Prize winners must be able to appear at the Budokan Live.
* The footages should clearly show the applicant's face.
* Any performance style is acceptable (band, acoustic performance, karaoke, etc.)
■ DEADLINE: August 1, 2009 PM06:00

★ For details, please check the pillows channel in YouTube
Check out 【the pillows COVER CONTEST〜ROAD to NIPPON BUDOKAN!!!】
http://www.YouTube.com/pillows20th


Official Site:
http://www.pillows.jp/
http://www.myspace.com/thepillowsfromjapan

iTunes Store:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=94949844

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(Japanese version)

日本を代表するロックバンド“the pillows”が全世界対象カバーコンテストを開催中!!!

アニメ“FLCL”の主題歌・挿入歌を全て担当したことでも知られる日本のロックバンド“the pillows”が、今年結成20周年を記念して、YouTube内で全世界を対象としたカバーコンテストを開催している。

優秀作品投稿ユーザー5組10名様に対しては、なんとバンド結成記念日となる9月16日に日本武道館で行われるLIVEに交通費補助付きで招待され、さらに最優秀作品投稿ユーザー1組2名様は、LIVE後の楽屋に招待されるという豪華特典付き!

【応募概要】
■資格:
1) 国籍/年齢/性別不問。誰でも応募可能
2) 優秀作品に選ばれた場合に、武道館ライブにご来場頂ける方
対象となるものは、応募者ご本人様であると明確にわかるものに限ります。
バンド/弾き語り/カラオケ・・・カバーにおける演奏形態は不問です。
■ 動画投稿締切:2009/08/01PM06:00迄

★詳細はYouTube内the pillowsチャンネル
【the pillows COVER CONTEST〜ROAD to NIPPON BUDOKAN!!!】をチェック!!
http://www.YouTube.com/pillows20th

Official Site:
http://www.pillows.jp/
http://www.myspace.com/thepillowsfromjapan

iTunes Store:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=94949844

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