On behalf of the DC team, we’d like to thank you (and your act) for being a part of the 45th installment of Decadent Cabaret! Even if you’re a seasoned pro, please read the following message in its entirety (5 min read), as it contains everything you’ll need to know, some important changes for this year, and answers several frequently asked questions.
Before the Show
1) Submit Your Personnel List
Since DC features so many acts, we ask that you provide a list of the names of the performers in your group. This will determine who is granted access to the backstage area, so please be mindful of the security of the equipment of all the bands performing. DC also allows for one non-performing person to help you load in and out, set up your stage plot, or act as a merchandise representative.
2) Submit Your Input List
Our production team is the best around, but we still ask you to provide an input list for your set. This should be submitted on or before Feb 20 to www.dmisound.com. If there are unusual aspects of your setup (IEM rigs, unusual instruments, etc), please indicate this while submitting your input list. Please ask all questions related to the production of your set at least ONE WEEK before the show.
3) Announcements Policy
We know you’re excited… we are too - but please DO NOT post your involvement with the festival until the DC team has officially announced the lineup. After it's been announced, feel free to post your involvement wherever you like! When you do start your promotions, please tag us so we can share!
4) Set Material
We encourage you and your act to perform whatever material you’d like. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COVERS, but it certainly can be if you wish. This is a festival celebrating local musicians, and as artists, we want to see what YOU have in mind! The only thing we ask is that you tell us if you are covering something, so we can make sure there are not any duplicate sets.
5) Provided Backline Equipment (Drummers and Bassists)
We want you to sound great! Since there are SO many acts, we will provide a house drum set and bass amplifier for both stages. We ask that your act uses these backline rigs unless prior arrangements are made with the production team (dmisound.com), and are clearly submitted with your input list. Drummers will need to bring all cymbals and stands, snare drum and stand, throne, kick pedal and, of course, sticks. Bassists should bring pedalboards, cables, and instruments – everything but the amp.
Guitarists, keyboardists, DJ’s and other instrumentalists should bring all equipment necessary for your set.
-Upstairs Provided Bass Rig: Aguilar AG500SC Bass Head - Ampeg SVT-810 Cabinet
-Upstairs Provided Drums: Yamaha Live Oak Custom, (10”. 12”, 14”. 16” toms available, configure how you like)”, 22 kick)
-Downstairs Provided Bass Rig: Ampeg SVT 3 Pro - Ampeg SVT-810 Cabinet)
-Downstairs Provided Drums: Mapex Saturn V (10”, 12”, 14”, 16” toms available, configure how you like) 22” kick
6) Your Act’s Merchandise and Table
The DC team WANTS you to sell your merch – bring it! There will be a designated, signed area with tables set up upstairs and downstairs for you to set up shop. It is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Due to so many acts, we ask that you limit your merchandise space to no more than a half of a standard banquet table (roughly 3 feet). DC takes absolutely no cut of your profits, keep it all. You must provide your own staffing for your table, see personnel section above.
Day Of Your Performance
1) Load-In
Please load in at least 2 hours before your allotted set time. The performers-only load-in area is located at the southern entrance of Brickhouse Pub & Grub (signs will be posted). There are two stages, upstairs and down, and where your set is scheduled will determine where you drop your gear. Please check in with the stage manager as you arrive (they’ll greet you at the door); they will direct you where to go, and provide you with a performer wristband that will grant you access to the backstage areas.
2) Personnel
All listed members of your act will receive a wristband that is valid for the day that you perform, which grants access to the backstage areas. Due to the overwhelming number of acts in the facility, and for the safety of staff and equipment, please DO NOT congregate in the backstage areas, and be respectful of the stage managers (or those who have STAFF credentials) who are trying to keep things operating smoothly.
One more thing: keep your performer wristband for complimentary admission on the days that you are not playing as well - we encourage you to come and watch the show, and network with other bands! (You must enter the performers-only entrance to receive your attendance wristband for each day you attend.)
3) Complimentary Beverages
Performers & personnel will have access to free bottled water (white coolers located in the backstage areas around both stages). Each performer will receive two drink tickets, valid ONLY the day of your performance. Each ticket is good for one rail mixed drink, one draft beer (from a designated stock, brands at BHPG discretion), or soft-drink. Non-performing personnel will have bottled water access, but no other complementary beverages.
4) Set Times
Please be respectful of other performers on the bill; your set time is precisely 25 minutes in length. In order to accommodate 40+ acts, it is critical that your allotted set not go beyond this timeframe. The DC team thanks you for your cooperation!
5) Photography/Video
DC will have a professional photography team that will be capturing the entire event. These will be the ONLY photographers allowed in backstage/sidestage areas. Your fans (or personal photographer) may take any photo/video you like from anywhere in the General Admission area, while being respectful to other concert goers. There will be official multitrack audio and video capture of the event, which will be mixed and posted online at a later date. Please be sure to contact us if you do NOT want your set to be uploaded to DC's official YouTube page. If you'd prefer to do your own audio mixing for your set, please let us know.
6) Load-Out
Once you have completed your set, we encourage you and your act to load out your equipment as soon as it is convenient. This keeps the backstage area clean and nobody leaves anything behind.
After The Show
1) Payout
Yes, your act is getting paid! In order to be as fair as we possible can, every act will be paid exactly the same. This amount will not be known until the end of the event. To collect payment, please report to Brickhouse Pub & Grub on Sunday, March 8th (the day after the event concludes) between 12pm and 3pm to collect your earnings. If no one from your group is available, please make prior arrangements with the DC team, and we will make sure you’re paid!
2) Photos
Our photo team (Trenity White Photography) will be posting shots during the event, and sharing shots from the show throughout the year. DC reserves the right to use any photos taken by the official photographers in promotional material. If you’d prefer us not use your likeness, please let us know. If you would like copies or permission to use those photos for other applications, please contact our team, and we'll happily arrange it.
3) Lost & Found
PLEASE double and triple check that you have ALL of your equipment out of the venue the day of your performance. In the event you leave something behind, please contact the venue or the DC team ASAP, and we will try to locate your missing item, and arrange a time to get it back to you. Decadent Cabaret and Brickhouse Pub & Grub is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, so please do your best to keep track of your equipment!
Whew! That was a lot! Thanks for reading, and we can’t wait to see your set at Decadent Cabaret 45!