Aperitiv Blues Alive
Do you want to play on Blues Alive XV.?
Enter for a Blues Aperitiv contest festival!
Blues Aperitiv is an integral part of Blues Alive, which is trying to scout for new talents in blues music from among Czech, Slovak, Hungary, Austria, Germany and Polish bands. We guarantee playing on Blues Alive 2010 for two bands which traditionally welcome the visitors with their concert in the foyer of Art centre. The chance for visiting Blues Alive is also for the band which will have the most votes from the visitors of Blues Aperitiv. This band will start one of jam sessions that are in pubs and clubs in Šumperk during Blues Alive. The date for the eighth year of Blues Aperitiv is 20th June 2010. The Festival will take place in „Pavlínin dvůr“ (an open air area in the neighbourhood of Art centre). If the weather is unfavorable will, Blues Aperitiv will be in Art centre.
Conditions which will give you a chance to be chosen for Blues Aperitiv.
If you want to take part in the festival, send the application form to polak@dksumperk.cz It must include the name of your band, names and instruments, a band bio, a technical rider, a web address, a current photo in press quality and two reliable phone and email contacts. It is necessary to send a demo CD or MC to the address of Art centre (Dum kultury Sumperk, Fialova 3, Sumperk, 78701, Czech). From all entry bands 10 will be selected, which will perform in front of an international jury and spectators.
Important information for Bands:
Sound technique, Bass Amp, Basic Drum set (without cymbals) will be prepared- it’s impossible to use your own drums. Every band has for their gig 35 minutes incl. a sound check. Order will by decided by lots. We will reserve accommodation for you. We will pay for it. If you want, we may reserve the accommodation for your friends. We will also give you a small contribution for petrol.