Artist FAQ
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For all matters related to booking and scheduling:
Lio Kanine (lio@newcolossusfestival.com)
Steven Matrick (steven@newcolossusfestival.com)
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For all matters related to venues and production. Full advance info will be sent out closer to the festival.
Steven Matrick (steven@newcolossusfestival.com)
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Artist / Delegate Check In
We will open registration on Tuesday March 4th at 2pm at Pianos (158 Ludlow St). Artists will be able to pick up their badges here until 10pm.
Full registration hours:
Tuesday March 4: 2pm-10pm
Wednesday March 5: 12pm-8pm
Thursday March 6: 12pm-8pm
Friday March 7: 12:30pm-8:30pm
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If you cannot come during these hours, please email us to make an appointment.
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**On Wednesday Thursday afternoon, we’ll be hosting series of music industry panels and master classes. We highly encourage artists and their teams to attend. More information is coming soon.
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PROMO:
Your social media square is here for you to download and use.
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Show flyers will be posted here after we announce the schedule in February 2025.
Our linktree with all relevant links including the individual shows and festival playlist is here: http://linktr.ee/newcolossusfestival
When promoting your shows, be sure to tag the venues and the other artists playing and use @newcolossusfestival & #newcolossusfestival . Some other hashtags you can use are: #(nameofvenue) #lowereastside
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VENUE INFO:
All venues are strictly 21+ with proof of age required to enter.
Performers who are under 21 are able to perform their sets, but will have limited access to the rest of the festival. No other underage persons will be allowed into the venues. Please email Steven (steven@newcolossusfestival.com) if you have underage people in your band ASAP so he can give notice to the venues.
Be advised that these are not large rooms (~150 cap) and storage space is extremely limited. The venue reps will guide your load in and find an appropriate space for your gear, but we’d appreciate you loading out after your show to make room for the next performing artists.
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ARLENE'S GROCERY
95 Stanton St. @Ludlow
New York, NY 10002
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
BAKER FALLS
101 Avenue A @7th St.
New York, NY 10009
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
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BERLIN
25 Avenue A @2nd St.
New York, NY 10009
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
BOWERY ELECTRIC
327 Bowery @ E. 3 St.
New York, NY 10003
Tech/Backline info for Map Room and more (here).
HEAVEN CAN WAIT
169 Avenue A @11th
New York, NY 10009
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
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PIANOS SHOWROOM
158 Ludlow St.
New York, NY 10002
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
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PIANOS UPSTAIRS LOUNGE
Backline presented by Maker Park Radio:
158 Ludlow St.
New York, NY 10002
Tech/ Backline Info and more here
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ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
196 Allen St
New York, NY 10002
Tech/Backline info and more (here)
Q: Can we share gear with other bands?
A: We'll leave the arrangement for gear shares up to you, but Steve can help by sharing contact info with you for the other bands playing your show.
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BACKLINE RENTAL
Here’s backline rental info from our friends at Magic Carpet:
New Colossus official performing artists receive 20% off on backline/van rentals. Act now, get a free gift! Please tell them we sent you.
Magic Carpet - your friends of the road.
We've got you covered - backline / vans / tm's and tour logistics. NYC, LA, Seattle, Chicago.
Instrument RENTAL
If you need to rent instruments, get in touch with SIR. They've offered discounts to festival performers in the past. Just let them know we sent you.
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DAY OF SHOW INFO
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Artists will have up to 30 minutes to perform. This includes 15min on each end of the set time for the upcoming artist to setup while the outgoing artists breakdown and load out. Please be courteous of the other performers on the lineup by arriving on time and setting up and breaking down as quickly as possible. If you choose to take an extra 10 minutes to set up, you will have 20 minutes to perform.
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Load-in:
In most cases, you will load in through the front door add (Berlin has a door on the side of the venue. If its locked you can load in through the bar 2A which Berlin is underneath). You should arrive 1.5 hours before your set time. Be sure to check in with the venue rep (contact info forthcoming) and the house sound person. Please contact the rep if you are running late to help us keep things moving along. If you plan to drive in, please be aware of the posted parking restrictions near the venue. Never leave gear unattended in your vehicle!
Q: Do we get a soundcheck?
A: As with all showcase festivals, all bands will be line checking. If you are the first band on your lineup, you may have extra time if you arrive an hour before your set. Please plan accordingly.
Q: Can someone under 21 years old attend my show?
A: Sorry, no. Again, the shows are strictly 21+ and a valid government ID is required to enter the venues.
Q: Do we have a guest list?
A: Yes, for your individual show(s), not for the whole festival. You will be alllowed 5 guest list spots per venue except Arlene's Grocery which allows 3 spots per band. Please keep in mind that the day shows are free and open to the public and you do not need guest lists for them.
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Q: How does payment work?
A: We will be splitting 100% of door revenue (after expenses which vary per venue) equally between all of the bands on each bill. The venues take up to a week to settle the shows and pay us. We will pay artists immediately and accordingly there after. Please email Steven@newcolossusfestival.com if you have any questions about this.
Q: Can I sell merch at my show / at the festival?
A: Yes and you can keep 100% of your sales. Please check with the venue rep on where you can set up. All of the venues have merch areas for you to set up your merch at.
Q: Where can I have merch made?
A: Contact our friends at Funhouse and tell them we sent you and you'll get a 20% discount.
Email: fun@funhousehouse.fun
Website: https://funhousehouse.fun/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/funhouse_screenprinting
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Q: We are an international band, do we need a visa to play?
A: The New Colossus expects performing artists and their teams to be aware of what is required of them to enter the US and work here. It is important that you understand that although the events target music industry professionals, they are also open to the general public.
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While we will provide international artists with an official letter of invitation to show to the officers when they arrive in the U.S., whether or not the U.S. government allows artists to enter the US to play New Colossus will be the decision of the individual passport control officer. We expect our invitation will be sufficient to gain entry, but this is always at the discretion of the officer on duty.
Q: Where do we stay when in NYC?
A: You can find good deals online for hotels and apartment shares on or near the Lower East Side.
Discount Rate: $149 King, $169 double
Here is the booking link to make reservations under the group block at the Holiday Inn on Delancey Street (150 Delancey Street @norfolk): Book
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You can also call reservations at 1-888-465-4329 and provide group code NWF to the reservation agent.
We also have some rooms available in Soho (the neighborhood directly west of the Lower East Side) for $248 for a double room. You can reach out to Tom at the Best Western:
Thomas Carpenter, General Manager
Best Western Plus SoHo I 88 Walker Street
T: (646) 850-6784 |