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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up to Surface Unsigned?
The only way to sign up to the festival is to complete the online application form, in full, available on this website. Please make sure that you fill in all the relevant spaces; we will require all band members’ details including email and contact numbers. Don't worry, we promise not to pass any details to any other organizations - all your information is private and is used by us only.
How old does my band have to be to enter the festival?
All band members have to be at least 16 years old on the actual day of the gig. This is because all our venues operate at least a 16 plus system. Unless your band has specifically been booked onto an under 18 night Surface Unsigned will not be held responsible for people under the age of 18 not being allowed access to a venue.
Is Surface Unsigned open to all genres/styles of music?
Yes. We accept musicians from all backgrounds and genres.
Can solo artists enter?
No. The minimum amount of band members we can accept is three. There will a separate festival arranged for solo / acoustic and duo acts later on in the year.
Is there a deadline for entries?
Due to the very high amounts of applications we receive each year, we strongly advise that your application form reaches us by 30th November 2008. You can still apply after 30th November however we can't guarantee you will be vetted. As general guidance Surface Unsigned recommends you get your application to us as soon as possible, as the later you leave it the less chance you will have successfully gaining a place.
Can my band play cover songs?
You can play cover songs, however we suggest that you showcase as much original material as possible. You may also play instrumentals.
Do I have to bring equipment to the gig?
Surface Unsigned provides the venue, the technical organization, the sound tech, stage manager, lighting technician, presenter and every other aspect of organization i.e. the P.A., microphones, stage monitors etc. Surface Unsigned also provides the full backline (guitar & bass amps, full drum set incl. cymbals, stands, drum stool and kick pedals). All equipment is brand-new. The backline is as follows:
Bass: Ashdown ABM 500 EVO II Head 575W bass amplifier head and ABM 810 Cabinet 1200W 8 x 10" bass cabinet
Guitar: 3 x
Marshall
100W Heads and Cabs / provisions for acoustic instruments
Drums: Tama Superstar Kit with Zildjian cymbals
Vocals: SM58’s through the house P.A.
Any other instruments can also be catered for; however please drop us an email if your band has other instruments apart from guitar (acoustic and electric), bass, drums, keyboards and vocals.
Can I use my own equipment?
The Surface Unsigned Festival provides a fully pro backline. All bands are expected to use the backline as much as possible. However, drummers may bring their own snare and kick pedal. Guitarists can bring their own effects but they can also bring their own amp heads but NOT their own cabs. Bass players must use our Ashdown rig. Full details about equipment will be issued at the first initial meeting, however for any other questions about equipment please email a member of our team.
Do I get paid for the gigs I play?
Yes, if your band fullfills the requirements of the Festival your band receives a percentage of the tickets you sell.
Is there a registration fee?
There is no registration fee.
Does my band have to pay for any unsold tickets from the ticket booklet we were given?
No, you will not have to pay for any unsold tickets. Simply give any unsold tickets back to your area manager on the day of your gig.
How can my fans text vote for my band?
When we book your band onto the Festival we will invite the whole band to a meeting; at this meeting we will book you onto a night (nights are seperated by age and genre); we will take down all the technical information about your band and assign your band a text voting number. Your unique text vote number will stay the same throughout the whole Festival.
Please see Text voting terms and conditions for further information on how your fans can text vote.
Please remember to add the following terms and conditions whenever advertising your text vote number:
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16+. Texts cost £1.00 plus standard network charges. Please get permission from the bill payer. Customer services: info@surfaceunsigned.co.uk or contact us on 0800 434 6076
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I have applied to the Festival but haven't heard anything back. What do I do?
Please check your junk-folder as hotmail, yahoo and some others sometimes put non-spam email in the junk folder. Please check it before contacting us about not receiving your verification email.
When filling in your application form please make sure you provide all the relevent details on the form. We need at least two email addresses and telephone numbers. This is to make sure we can get in contact with you. Emails sometimes bounce and telephone numbers change. (I.e. mailboxes are full, servers fail, people change their contract or loose their phone etc.) Don’t worry; we will not pass the details on to other companies. If you are uncertain please contact us on info@surfaceunsigned.co.uk or 0800 434 6076.
What does Surface Unsigned do with personal data collected from the website?
E-mail addresses and other personally identifying data submitted to us is used by Surface Unsigned only. Personal data will not be disseminated to parties outside of Surface Unsigned. Personal information provided to us through our online application form is used by area managers to book bands onto gig slots. In addition we sometimes direct e-mail to visitors who provide us with their e-mail addresses for specific purposes such as receiving our e-mail newsletters. If you at any point no longer wish to receive communication from Surface Unsigned, please forward such requests to us at info@surfaceunsigned.co.uk.
My question is not listed here, who do I contact?
Drop our team an email and we’ll answer any question you have.
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