Mark your calendar now for Sept. 18-20, 2008, as PLAY:stl descends again upon the Delmar Loop, transforming this hip strip into a music mecca for the weekend.

PLAY:stl enjoyed overwhelming success in its first year, which is generating a great deal of publicity and excitement for the 2008 PLAY:stl and beyond. We are pleased to announce the second annual PLAY:stl Music Festival & Conference, taking place Sept. 18-20, 2008, on the Delmar Loop, at venues including Blueberry Hill (both the Duck and Elvis Rooms), Cicero's, Vintage Vinyl and more.

As with the debut festival, this year's PLAY:stl will again offer opportunities for education and networking, with industry panels and workshops, plus parties and other special events. Oh, and did we mention the music? Look for another 100 or so acts to take the stages over three days and entertain and amaze us all. Submissions will open soon via SonicBids and AirPlay Direct.

Although intended to be a small, two-day organic festival its first year, the combination of venue involvement, sponsorship and band response led to PLAY:stl 2007 expanding to a three-day, nine-stage event. Artist showcases, industry panels and informative workshops took place from September 21 to 23, along with an invite-only VIP kickoff party September 20. Over 200 bands from around the country submitted bids to play, with 90 selected to showcase. Overwhelmingly positive feedback forecasts an even greater lineup for the 2008 festival and conference.

Our sponsors were overwhelmingly satisfied with their participation and their sponsorship helped to provide capital, entertainment and media to our first year. We enjoyed alliances with such outlets as Webster University, 105.7 The Point, Boulevard Brewing, Miller, Warner Bros. Films, City of University City, Mo., CheapTrx, Vintage Vinyl, Monster Energy Drink, Po Boy Drums, Hot Sauce Records, Screenz Computing Center, STL Sound and DiscRevolt.

Want to join in on the fun? Sponsorship opportunities for PLAY:stl 2008 are currently available. Please call Jim Dunn at 314-630-6404 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.