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Gig Description
HEY TORONTO - IT'S TIME FOR A
SHOWDOWN
Supernova is putting Toronto’s BEST independent contenders on stage for a massive talent SHOWDOWN, and we're looking for some heavyweights!
This exclusive all-ages series will feature live shows at top tier Toronto venues, designed to give your band the chance to showdown for valuable industry prizing at each event!
Your band can walk away with:
- Recording Time at premiere local studio spaces
- Photography sessions and promo shoots with professional photographers
- Exposure packages
PLUS two bands from each show will advance to the FINAL SHOWDOWN in January 2011 for a shot at the GRAND PRIZE:
A THREE MONTH CONSULTATION DEAL WITH THE PILOT AGENCY (Joel Baskin)
JOEL REPRESENTS GILBY CLARKE FORMERLY OF GUNS N' ROSES, SONGS FROM A ROOM, WHALETOOTH, REX GOUDIE, FOZZY AND MORE!
Prizes for this show include:
1ST PRIZE: A 20 HR BAND DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE PROVIDED BY ANTIDOTE AUDIO! THIS INCLUDES:
A 10 HOUR IN-STUDIO BAND DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION SESSION AND TEN HOURS OF RECORDING TIME!
2ND PRIZE:
A 5 HOUR BAND CONSULTATION
OR
5 HOURS OF RECORDING TIME!
Also, vote for your favorite band after the show. The band with the most votes will win our Wildcard Prize, a spot in our city finals show in January!
Is your band planning on bringing out a huge crowd? We hook you up with prizes just for selling tickets!
35 Tickets Sold - Band Exposure Pack
50 Tickets Sold - A half day in the studio at Epik Productions
75 Tickets Sold - A headlining show in another city
This is an all ages gig offering, with spots available for any band who knows they can SHOWDOWN and rock the crowd!
Space IS limited and WILL fill up fast; sign up now!
All meetings scheduled are mandatory. A promoter at supernova will contact you with
a date and time for each meeting.
Meeting #1
Participating bands will: receive a band manual, a block of tickets and a booking
agreement.
Meeting #2
Participating bands will: return all sales/unsold tickets (quantity must be equivalent
to amount given at first meeting), finalize equipment and show details, submit timeslot
preferences.
Absent bands from meeting #2 waive their opportunity to perform in the show.
Band deals will be void if a band fails to attend Meeting #2.
Show Schedule
Arrive early: Be at the venue 2 hours before doors open.
Check-in: Check in with Supernova staff upon arrival.
Set up: Tune your guitars and set up your cymbals & stands before you
hit the stage.
Play: Perform a killer set!
Timeslots
Timeslots are determined by ticket sales. The band that sells the most tickets will
have dibs on their choice of timeslot, so bring out those fans!
Time your set. If you play over your alloted time, your band will be disqualified.
Bands that sell less than 30 tickets may have their timeslot cut my 10 minutes based
on show schedule.
Bands must use the equipment provided. Bands are responsible for providing their
own hardware (including snare, cymbals, hi-hat, throne and all stands)
Gig Rules
Violence, weapons, underage drinking and/or illegal drugs, vandalism, racial hate
or excessive profanity are strictly prohibited.
Your band is responsible for your gear. A room for equipment will not be provided.
Your band is responsible for any damages caused to venue equipment during your performance.
All deals made between bands and supernova must be in writing. Any deals without
written proof will not be honored.
Judging
Judging is based on 5 categories: originality, musicianship, song writing, stage
presence and crowd response. Up to 5 points can be awarded under each category.
Our judges are kept anonymous to avoid any conflict or bias
Wildcard Voting
After the show, everyone - including your band and fans who couldn’t make it - can
vote for the wildcard winner on supernova.com. Voting starts one day after the show
and continues for one week. Industry reps love numbers, so show them how big your
fan base is!
Wildcard voting tactics:
At the show: Get fans to vote for your band by announcing it over the mic
during your performance. Interact with the crowd after your set.
Online: Post about the vote on your online profiles and email blast your
fans.
At school: Reach your entire student body through your school's PA system.
At work: Make your job work for you. Spread the word to customers and other
employees.
Prizing Redemption
If your band won a prize, you will be notified by email as to what you’ve won and
how to claim it. The prizing for your show is outlined on the other side of this
band manual. If you have any questions regarding prizing, contact prizing[at]supernova[dot]com
