F.A.Q.
So, due to the amount of re-asked questions on my tumblr, I decided to create this, and link it to my main page. If any of these questions are asked, I will redirect you here.
Is Rox your real last name?
- Yes, Rox is my real last name, haha. No one ever believes me, but it’s what my birth certificate says.
Are you going to be on Warped Tour this summer (2012)?
- I will be out all summer, come by the Kia tent in sponsor world and say hi to me!
How do you book shows?
- You rent a venue, you contact the bands you want (generally 4-5 total for the show)
- You agree on a guarantee (how much you pay the bands)
- You make a flyer for you and the bands to promote the show (include time, date, location, address, bands playing, and your booking company name if you create one)
- You promote the show (facebook, myspace, tumblr, around town flyering, radio stations, etc)
- You find tough friends to run security for you if you think it’ll be necessary
- Make sure you set a load-in time (this is where the bands load in their equipment and back line in the order in which they’ll play, as well as they need to be there for the show)
- Either have yourself or someone you can absolutely trust run the door to collect money
- Rent a PA if the venue doesn’t have one
- Find someone to run the PA if you don’t know how to
- Pay the bands their guarantees at the end of the night
- Clean up the venue to create a good rep for yourself, as well as get your security deposit back
How do I get on Warped Tour?
- Apply for internships with non-profits and sponsors.
- Apply for jobs with the vendors
- Apply for a vendor spot if you have your own clothing line you want to promote
- Don’t do things that could hurt your credibility/reputation in the industry, everyone knows everyone and you never know who is friends with who
- Look for hidden opportunities, if your friends band wants to follow warped and promote in lines, then go with them, network with the other bands doing it, and maybe if you’re lucky and work hard, you’ll get your chance
- Network
How did you get on Warped Tour?
- I answered that here: http://wearethekidsblog.com/post/14274757106/how-to-get-on-warped-tour-feature-4-selena-rox
Could you get me a job on Warped Tour?
- No. I have offered advice on how to get involved, but other than that, you’re on your own. I figured it out for myself, so you can, too, if you have what it takes.
Who have you worked for on Warped Tour// What did you do on Warped?
- District Kills Records/Sparks Will Fly (2009)
Hustle CDs all day.
- Topshelf Records (2010)
Hustle shirts and CDs
- VWT Guestlist (2010)
Sign people into guest list/press/skate competition, give out proper passes.
- Umbrella Clothing (2010)
Sold shirts
- Warped Production (2011)
Production Office Assistant/Intern - Basically I help with everything around the office as extra hands are needed on projects or tasks, checking off which bands/production buses have picked up their bus beverages, moving crates of beer and water by my desk, setting up the office in the morning, laundry sign-in, write out the day sheet and e-mail to everyone on the tour, locate everything in the venue and put up signs back stage pointing to where everything is, soundscans, etc. - Kia (2012)
How did you start touring with Call Me Anything?
- I met Will via mutual friends at a party at my place, and we became friends since. Circa last January/February his band, Call Me Anything was looking for a TM. Given that I had touring experience, was hating school, and got along really well with Will, I dropped him a line and asked if they wanted to take me out. They all discussed it, and I sent my resumé over and they were into it, and their management was into it, and they asked me to do their week long winter tour in feb/march. And within the first 24 hours, they saw how I worked/operated and liked how I did my job and decided that it wasn’t going to be a one time thing. We all get along so well, and all of us together boosts the productivity of the shows and make them run so much more efficiently.
Where are you from?
- I was born and raised in Brunswick, ME and lived in Boston, MA 2009-2011. I moved to the DFW area in Texas in March 2012.
Are you in a relationship?
- As of May 12, 2011, yes.
Who are you dating?
Why don’t you make an FAQ? Everyone asks the same questions and it’s annoying.
- DONE.
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