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Luxon wins bid to build Global Music Hall of FameSouth Coast resort town looks to raise profile on Ananto
Luxon, Ananto
April 30, 4702


Architect Conceptual design of Hall of Fame museum, which will dominate 40 Acre Complex in Luxon

The Global Music Hall of Fame search committee announced its final report today, announcing Luxon, Ananto District as the winner of a three year search.

"Luxon will be the home of the Global Music Hall of Fame," announced search chairwoman Debra Sange.  "There were three finalists for the site, and ultimately the committee went with a site which was not typically associated with any one genre of music to host a site where all genres and styles can be celebrated."

The plan for the complex involves the construction of a 40 acre complex, which will contain an outdoor amphitheater that will host concerts year round, as a smaller club stage, built indoors that will allow artists to play more intimate shows that utilize acoustic instruments.  In addition to the stages, the Global Music Hall of Fame will contain a massive 65,000 square foot museum dedicated to the history and technology of music, both in Kalistan as well as internationally, as well as a "Hall of Greats" which will feature listening stations and exhibits about all inductees.  "Eventually," said Sange,  "we are going to have to start rotating inductees in the Hall of Greats, but for now, it is planned that we will have enough space to exhibit the work of five years worth of inductees, along with a select pantheon of the greatest of all time members of the Hall of Fame."  The complex will also feature a 80 room hotel and water park, as well as shopping and an official music archive which ultimately aims to house and catalogue a copy of "every song that has ever been published and recorded."  The project also includes a minor expansion of the adjacent Luxon Airfield, to accommodate larger aircraft.

Building on the site will begin in June, with ground breaking beginning then.  Construction of the complex will continue through 4704.  "Financing of the project was accomplished through merch sales over the last few years," said Sange, "as well as generous donations by Kalistani patrons of the arts and musicians themselves.  The Main amphitheater was completely financed by ODEN-Kalistan, while the Museum is being funded, in part by a massive radiothon they just held on KRTVN Radio 30, which raised more than 7 million KRB in 24 hours.  Clearly there is mass public support for the project, but to date, we have accepted no public money from the National Government."

Director of Induction Todd Matlin also announced criteria for induction in the Global Music Hall of Fame.  "We absolutely intend to recognize the work of Kalistani musicians as well as international artists.  Given its location near the nexus of music culture, we will probably get more applications by Kalistani Bands, but each year, there will be a maximum of ten inductee spots, and national origin will not be considered as part of the induction process.  All nominees will be considered based on the following criteria:  1)  The release of at least one major album within the last 20 years, 2) A major international tour, or multiple national tours, 3) a letter of recommendation from a fellow musician of national stature endorsing their significant contribution to the music of their nation or to music in general, and 4) a majority vote for induction by the Induction Committee." 

This formal nomination process can be bypassed by an annual music fan poll which is planned:  "The fans themselves can choose to nominate artists too," said Matlin.  "We will automatically consider all artists who get more than 20 percent in any annual fan poll.  This is a high bar to set, but if twenty percent of all votes go to one particular nominee, this is seriously something that the committee needs to consider."  At first the induction committee will be composed of noteworthy record producers, Kalistani artists, and music writer for national magazines, but gradually, inductees will form the bulk of the committee, with all other categories representing at most a non-plurality minority of the Committee.  There will also be induction for technical contribution to music:  Nominations for technical induction may come from any source within the music or music journalism industries.

"Induction is accompanied by a small cash award, recognition at our annual induction ceremony, and for bands, inclusion in the "Hall of Greats" exhibit for at least 5 years," explained Matlin.  "Inductees' music will also be featured throughout the museum in various temporary installations and listening stations, along with short programs outlining the inductee's contribution to music." 

To operate the building, the Global Music Hall of Fame Foundation has been established.  "We have initially capitalized the foundation at 25 million KRB, donated largely by the Kalistani recording industry," said Sange.  "Others may contribute to the foundation as a charitable donation, and of course the token admission fees we charge at the door will also go into the foundation."  The GMHoF Foundation exists primarily to operate and maintain the Hall of Fame, but also, the Foundation seeks to offer grants for music development across the world.

The Hall of Fame Museum is expected to open in 4705, and the first class of inductees is scheduled for 4706.  Early favorites are Kalistani proto-RF pioneers Louisie Sue and Dave and Maridon Electronica wizards Angst Experience, Valruzian Szarybeat exemplars The Beat Brothers and Luthori Punk pioneers The Crew.  An online museum will also be established to track nominations and inductions.