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Northside Festival 2015

Posted by:  Northside Media Group  | When:  –  | Where: Brooklyn, New York, USA

  Booking 30 Sonicbids bands
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Summary

Northside Festival is reserving 30 slots for Sonicbids artist at their 2015 festival. All selected artists will receive a festival wristband and a standard percentage of ticket sales after the venue has recouped production costs for the show.

The Opportunity

2015 will be the seventh annual Northside Festival! This 7-day discovery experience of music, film, content and innovation takes place within the walkable radius of North Brooklyn. Northside touches 90,000+ attendees each year with 350 bands, 50 films, 120 panelists, all taking place across 20+ venues.

Venues range in capacity from 1,000+ spaces to 100-cap bars. Participating venues for 2015 include Baby's All Right, Bar Matchless, Brooklyn Bazaar, Brooklyn Bowl, Cameo Gallery, The Grand Victory, McCarren Park, Muchmore's, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Knitting Factory Brooklyn, Pete's Candy Store, Rough Trade NYC, Saint Vitus, Shea Stadium, Silent Barn, The Gutter Spare Room, Spike Hill, Trash Bar, Union Pool, and more.


Past Performers Include: 
Solange, The Walkmen, Phosphorescent, Black Flag, Iceage, Chance the Rapper, The So So Glos, Majical Cloudz, Jens Lekman, of Montreal, GZA, Kool Keith

The Band

  • Preferred genres include a capella, acoustic, alternative, Americana, avant-garde, bluegrass, blues, country, EDM, folk, funk, hip-hop, metal, pop, punk, R&B, reggae, rock, singer/songwriter, soul
  • In most cases original music is preferred, though cover bands may work for specific shows
  • Acoustic and electric acts are encouraged to apply
  • Solo artists and full bands will both be considered

The Gig

Details:

  • Sets are typically 30 minutes
  • In most cases sound equipment (mics, PAs, monitors) will be provided, though equipment varies per venue 
  • In most cases yes basic backline (drum kit, amps) will be supplied, though backline varies per venue 
Additional Compensation Details:
  • Artists can sell merch on-site
  • All artists will be listed on festival website and program guide. Inclusion in posters, ads and content in The L Magazine and Brooklyn Magazine are also a possibility 
  • In most cases, drink tickets will be provided to performing artists
  • Artists will be paid a standard percentage of ticket sales after the venue has recouped production costs for the show
  • All artists will also receive a festival wristband granting entry to shows and other band perks throughout the fest 

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