FAQ
Info for Interested Bands
Info for Interested Bands
How do I get my band on a Scarab Productions Bill?
A: When we stage a show, we have a specific focus planned, along with specific bands in mind. If we want your band to play, you are probably already on our radar. However, please feel free to contact us. You may or may not get a response from us, but we will try our best to get back to you. Before you contact us however, please be aware of the following:
1. Please do not contact us to play the show if your band is not show-ready and/or you do not have a full line-up already in place.
2. If you are an Alberta based band: at minimum you must have your own proven draw with our local Calgary audiences and most preferably have established name recognition and fans beyond Calgary and depending on the show, beyond Alberta.
3. If you are over-exposed in this market (i.e. if you are playing every other weekend), we are unable to consider you.
4. If you are under-exposed in this market (i.e. you have had no shows, or rarely appear, or have no songs on your website or MySpace) we are unable to consider you.
5. If this will be your first show we are also not able to consider you. Exceptions to this are the following:
a.) You and/or select members of your band are experienced artists with a successful past project under your belt. If this applies to you we'd like to hear a demo in order to consider providing a debut for your band.
b.) If you are a young band in the All Ages market. We recognize it's not easy to come by All Ages shows or Bar shows when you and your band members are under 18, so we are willing to consider you. Again, we'd like to hear a demo.
6. For out of town/non-Alberta Bands: We generally do one-off All Ages shows and Festivals and do not generally book bands on tour. Our festivals almost always have exclusive appearance clauses. If you want to be considered for a slot in our festivals, you need to have some name recognition and fans in Alberta. The only way that generally happens is if you are either very good and the buzz has travelled, or if you have played in Alberta previously and have established a fan base here. If we have never heard of your band before and/or you have no music on your website or Myspace and/or you have no buzz in your local market, we will not be interested in booking your band.
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