BANDMIXERS / SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING
In addition to Festival of Friends Events standard Songmixers Series we also host curated "special event" programming we call Bandmixers. The Bandmixers formats include "Artist Spotlight" and the "Discography" series, focused on iconic albums that honor some of rock music's most celebrated bands and artists.
How It Works-
Bandmixers Participation Rules
- All participating musicians are required to have an intermediate to advanced-level skill set and playing ability to participate (see FAQ).
- At-home, individual learning and practicing of material along with the ability to accurately and readily-apply your respective playing parts into a group rehearsal and live performance setting.
- If you're new to the community (and/or unsure if a given band is the right fit for your particular skill level) and have interest in participating drop us a note and tell us a bit about your playing background, ability to learn material on your own, etc.
Bandmixers > Discography / Programming Format
- We pre-select four iconic albums and choose 6 classic tracks from each to make up four community Discography bands per event.
- Participating musicians self-select into one of the event's four showcase bands based on their primary instrument(s) and interest. Performing bands are made up of the same group of musicians throughout a designated set (versus a rotating roster with the Songmixers format).
- Each band's set is made up of 6 curated (predetermined) songs from the album/artist they've registered for with the band collectively choosing one additional bonus song by the band/artist.
- We host a mandatory pre-rehearsal meet-n-greet session (one per band) 6-to-8 weeks ahead of scheduled rehearsals as a launch point for each group.
- We host 3 mandatory, 2-hour band rehearsals (per band) leading up to the live event and performances.
- Participant cost is $250 and includes:
- Band coordination and organization
- Dedicated band members
- Band meet-n-greet session
- Curated six song live performance set
- Three, 2-hour band rehearsal sessions (per band)
- Pre-booked venue and event promotion
- Awesome live show for friends, family and community!
Festival of Friends Events - Bandmixers Survey
The following survey is designed to understand what your musical interests are in a Bandmixers event as well as what you're playing background and experience level is. Thank you for taking a moment to provide this information.
Please note: Bandmixers require an intermediate to advanced level of ability. You must be able to accurately learn material on your own and readily-apply it in a live show setting. See FAQ for more information or contact us.
Please note: Bandmixers require an intermediate to advanced level of ability. You must be able to accurately learn material on your own and readily-apply it in a live show setting. See FAQ for more information or contact us.