Let me start by saying, please, please, please do not share this info with anyone under any circumstances. Below you will find the schedule for event and instructions. 

TO ALL PLEASE NOTE: The event will likely run early. We do every year. There’s also always a chance that we run later. It’s not an exact science unfortunately. However, we will attempt to stay as close to this schedule as possible.

FAQ:

• What should we wear? We always tell everyone to wear “their best rock and roll attire.” Interpret that as you will. To some people that means their favorite band t-shirt and blue jeans. To some people that means a ball gown and tuxedo. We have people wear suits every year and they look badass. We have people wear jeans every year and they look badass too. We have people wear pasties and boxers shorts or a dress made entirely of vinyl records. They all rock as well.
• Is this event all ages? No, this is a 21+ event
• How does the red carper work? We encourage all of our performers and presenters to arrive early and walk our red carpet. You’ll be introduced and asked a few questions for our live stream and you’ll get your photo taken in front of the step and repeat.

PERFORMERS:

• Bands – you get 3 songs or 15 minutes. Huge crowd, great opportunity, choose wisely. If possible, play to the room.
• You obviously get into the event for free. When you get to the registration table, tell the people working it that you’re a performer, then tell them the group’s name, then tell them your name and they’ll get you your pass. Please bring your friends, family, significant others etc. It’s a fun event that showcases amazing talent. They all get in for $5.
• J Merrick / Lucas Hex – you guys get 2 songs each. Please e-mail the tracks to: djhersh20@hotmail.com – Feel free to reach out to each other. I’m fine if you want to trade off track or do 2 in a row. It’s your call.
• We will provide a backline of: 1 bass cab / head, 2 guitar cabs (you’ll need heads), a drum kit
• You must bring: Anything additional to the above listed backline (so if you have 3 guitars, you’ll need to bring a cab), cords, drum “breakables” and anything else special that you need, such as DI boxes, pedals etc.
• You will begin setting up immediately after the perform before you finishes. Stay to the back of the stage as much as possible. We will be utilizing the front half of the stage to give out awards. Go about your business behind us.
• Please don’t put us in awkward situations by asking to play another song in front of the crowd or anything like that. It makes us look like dicks. But, we’re really just trying to stay on schedule.
• Load in and out through the back door of the V Spot and you can utilize the hall way for TEMPORARILY stacking gear.
• You should have all of your gear in that area before the back performing before you finishes their last song.
• Load off stage immediately following your final song, save hugs, kisses, high fives etc. for 5 minutes later after the stage is cleared.
• Matt Kester Productions will be running sound and lights. They’re excellent and will take good care of you.
• Remember, we love you and are grateful for your participation in this event.

PRESENTERS: 

• Please review the timeline below. The schedule below. Performers are in bold. Utilize this as your time stamp. The band that your present after is on stage, we ask that all performers that follow them report to the side of the stage. This is the area in front of the beer cooler, near the entrance tot he kitchen / bathrooms in the rear of the V Spot. For example, when AlphaAudio is on stage, everyone from Ted Hebert to Jesse Faatz should be at the side of the stage waiting to present their award.
• Ken or Joe will introduce you and you will then come on stage and present the award. You’ll read the nominees.. “And the Nominees for Best… are:” and then open the envelop and read the winner. The winner will come to the stage, you’ll hand them the award and they’ll accept their award.
• Feel free to be as simple or as creative with your announcements as possible. We support creative, unique and off the award announcements. Remember, you’ve got a big stage and audience, don’t forget to promote anything you’d like to while you’re on stage, utilize the platform to the best of your ability. We ask that you are not disrespectful or purposefully offensive. If so, your microphone will be cut and you’ll be asked to leave. This event is about positivity and community building.
• You get into the event for free. Go to the registration table. Tell them you’re a “presenter” and then “your name” and they will get you your pass for the event. Please bring family, friends, significant others. This is an honor for you to be a presenter, let them share in the moment with you. It’s only $5 for them.
• Remember, we love you and are grateful for your participation in this event.

Do us a favor and RSVP to the Facebook event if you haven’t already: https://www.facebook.com/events/1121627074651366/