NE PopFest 2011 Band FAQ


What kind of music qualifies for NE PopFest?
As mentioned on the NE PopFest home page, it is difficult to define just what "pop" is. The organizers would like to use a fairly general, but not too general, definition. Essentially, it will be the subjective opinion of the organizers to decide on a case by case basis.
What qualifies as a New England band?
If any of the band members is a current resident of New England (which includes Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine), the band qualifies. There may be special cases that allow other bands to qualify, but they must be clearly explained to us.
What is the last date I can apply to be in NE PopFest 2011?
For NE PopFest 2011, bands will be by invitation only -- no applications will be accepted.
Does the "2-week rule" apply to NE PopFest?
Yes. The 2-week rule means that if you are playing the festival, you must not play any other shows in the Boston area within 2 weeks of the festival. (If you have a question about whether a location qualifies as "the Boston area," please ask. Providence and Worcester, for example, are not considered the Boston area.)
How much money will each band get?
The proceeds from NE PopFest 2011 will go to various nonprofit organizations, and the bands will not be paid this year. You do, however, get to sell your merchandise, as well as to see the other bands who play your night.

If you are in it primarily for the money, NE PopFest 2011 is not for you. In addition, being a musician may not be for you.

Do the bands get guest lists?
Unfortunately not. Given that there are 18 (or more) bands, allowing guest lists would reduce the paid admissions too much (reducing the donations to the nonprofit organizations). If a band member wants to tell someone they are on the guest list, that can be done if the band member prepays the admission for that person.

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