Amsterdam - SellaBand, a fan-financed recordings venture for unsigned artists, announced on Monday that it has partnered with Arena Works Entertainment on ArenaFest, a festival tour of 91 venues that will feature unsigned bands, extreme sports, video game tournaments and even a dating game in what are being billed as "the first live social network event(s) ever."

Only bands that have created profiles on SellaBand will be considered for opening slots on the festival dates, which will be held at indoor venues next summer.

SellaBand employees will be actively scouting live shows in determining who will receive opening slots ahead of more well-known artists.

Admission price for the festival, whose target audience is those ages 16-28, will be $27.50.

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