Why
do I have to submit?
We get far too many requests each year from bands urging us to check out
their band. As much as we'd love to review every band that comes our way,
we simply cannot keep up.
Why
is there a fee?
Giving a fair review of an artist's material takes at least 15-30 minutes
per band (listening to album tracks, visiting websites, myspaces, facebooks,
what-have-you). Hundreds of bands submit each year. Every submission is
carefully reviewed. Consider an average of 250 bands at 20 minutes a piece.
That's close to 85 solid hours of nothing but checking out bands. The
fee covers things like our Submission Staff's time and postage related
to subsequent correspondence.
Our
band doesn't have a press kit. Is that absolutely necessary?
Yes. Keep in mind a press kit is essentially your band's resume or "First
Impression" to any promoter. A professional press kit (including
photos, biography, album, links to websites) allows you to present any
information you'd like and put that right in front of the person who will
decide whether or not they'd like to work with you. The more effort put
into a press kit, the better the impression you leave. It's a testament
to how seriously you take your band, and how strong your work ethic is.
Not to mention the fact that once you assemble your press kit to meet
our requirements, you'll have that for use when booking any other show.
In other words, you kill multiple birds with one stone by getting it out
of the way now.
Does
submitting guarantee my band a slot on Dirt Fest?
No. There are only so many slots available. Bands are chosen based on
a number of factors including presentation of press kit, quality of recording,
frequency of performance, label backing, and other things. However, we
understand that not everyone has the same resources as someone else. We
take many things into consideration and promise to give your band a thorough
review and sporting chance. After all, we're here to help bring your band
to the next level.
Will
my band get paid for playing Dirt Fest?
That is entirely up to you and your commitment level.
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