These are some of the most common questions we have received.
Please review and let us know if there is an important topic we missed. Thanks!
HOW DO PERFORMERS & VENUES SIGN UP?
To SIGNUP for Make Music Catwba County as a PERFORMER or VENUE, please visit www.catawbacounty.makemusic.org, select “Participate” and then “Sign Up as a Performer.” If you’re new to Make Music Catawba County, select “Create Account.” Returning users can go straight to “Login.” Performers will be asked to include their availability, musical styles, bio, and video/streaming links. Venues will be asked to provide available hours for performances and what facilities are included (electricity, PA system, etc.). Once your profile is created, artists will be able to request a performance slot at multiple venues, and venues will be able to request performers.
WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS CAN BE HELD DURING MAKE MUSIC CATAWBA COUNTY?
Make Music Catawba County events can include musical performances by solo, duo, bands, or larger ensembles. Make Music Catawba County will also feature participatory events, including two “Street Jams” open for anyone to bring an instrument, and an Open Mic. These–and almost any other type of similar events–can be created and featured on the Make Music Catawba County website.
ARE PERFORMERS COMPENSATED?
Make Music Day is FREE for all venues, performers, and attendees. Performers choose to donate their time and are not compensated in any way. There is no event cover charge for attendees; however, venues are permitted to sell food & beverages, and performers are permitted to sell CDs and other merchandise.
WHAT MUSICAL STYLES & PERFORMANCE ABILITIES ARE ALLOWED?
All musical styles are encouraged, and musicians from beginners to professionals are encouraged to participate. Make Music Day is a festival where everyone can find an opportunity to participate in some way.
ARE PERFORMING ARTISTS VETTED?
Venues have the opportunity to vet performers during the matchmaking process using the artist’s provided bio, musical style(s), and video/streaming links. Venues and performers will both have the opportunity to approve their matched performances as part of the process. Make Music Catawba County will also provide a final approval.
CAN VENUES CREATE/HOST a MAKE MUSIC CATAWBA COUNTY EVENT WITHOUT USING THE MAKE MUSIC CATAWBA COUNTY MATCHMAKING WEBSITE?
Absolutely – venues can opt to participate in Make Music Catawba County and select performers outside of the official matchmaking process. Be sure to let Make Music Catawba County know once you have the performers and time slots lined up, so we can include your venue on the Make Music Catawba County event map and press materials.
WILL PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS BE AVAILABLE to HELP PROMOTE MAKE MUSIC CATAWBA COUNTY EVENTS?
YES – Make Music Catawba County logos, promotional graphics and other digital assets are available upon request. Please contact catawbacounty@makemusicday.org
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