deadmau5 Partners with Talenthouse to Invite Artists and Fans to Design the Next mau5head

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PARTNERS WITH TALENTHOUSE TO INVITE
ARTISTS AND FANS TO DESIGN THE NEXT MAU5HEAD  

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Los Angeles, CA (May 26, 2011) – deadmau5, together with Talenthouse, the leading platform for creative collaboration, today announce their partnership inviting artists and fans from around the world to design the next official mau5head.

The selected design will be produced into the next deadmau5 head for deadmau5's signature 'Unhooked' shows and promotional events. Photographs of the winning mau5head will be featured on deadmau5's official website along with details about the winner.

The winner will receive two VIP passes to a deadmau5 performance in Los Angelesand will meet deadmau5 at an in-store event in Los Angeles in August 2011. Travel and two nights' accommodation for the winner plus a guest will be provided.

Starting May 26, 2011 through July 12, 2011, entrants visit www.talenthouse.com to submit their mau5head designs. From July 13-19, 2011 fans and participants are able to vote on their favorite submissions. The Grand-Prize winner and runners-up will be announced on August 3, 2011. The five highest voted submissions will each receivetwo VIP passes to a deadmau5 performance nearest to their location. A further five highest voted submissions will receive official signed deadmau5 merchandise.

“Talenthouse is built to provide once in a lifetime opportunities to creatives worldwide and partnering with deadmau5 allows us to set the stage for aspiring talent to be seen,“ saidRoman Scharf, CEO of Talenthouse.

About deadmau5

Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse') is one of the world's most respected electronic producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts 'n' Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released three critically acclaimed albums 4×4=12, For Lack Of A Better Nameand Random Album Title. The GRAMMY-nominated artist is ranked #4 in the world by DJ Mag followers and was recently voted Artist of the Year by the Beatport Community. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan-base, of which counts over three million on his Facebook page. deadmau5’s current offerings include a remix package for “Raise Your Weapon” and the new deadmau5 Touch Mix app.  Ultra Music will release deadmau5-Live At Earls Court, a live DVD on July 5.  Look for deadmau5 to tour North America for the later half  of 2011.  For more information about deadmau5, visit www.deadmau5.com. 

About Talenthouse

Talenthouse is the leading platform for creative collaboration, providing life-changing opportunities for the creative community. Talenthouse embraces artists at every level of their career, as well as all supporters of the arts. Attracted by the potential for discovering, collaborating with and mentoring emerging talent many acclaimed industry icons and global brands partner with Talenthouse by hosting projects and initiatives known as ‘Creative Invites’. Artists and Brands choose Talenthouse to engage with their audience in a targeted, relevant and credible context. Talenthouse currently focuses on film, fashion, music, art/design, photography and dance.

To date, Talenthouse has launched more than 150 Creative Invites with global brands and entertainment icons such as Nokia, Dolce & Gabbana, Virgin Mobile, Adidas, Prismacolor, Glamour Magazine, JPG Magazine, Universal Music, SoundCloud, EMI, Queen, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Soundgarden, The Stan Lee Foundation, Todd McFarlane, Sander van Doorn, Ben Watts, Rusko and Florence + The Machine.

For more information, visit http://www.talenthouse.com/creative.

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