The Chill on the Hill concert series in Humboldt Park is looking to book music for its Tuesday night lineup. A wide range of musical genres is sought: if your band plays rockabilly, salsa, swing, country, reggae, campesino, jazz, blues, polka, Irish music or something else entirely, the BVNA wants to hear from you! Sound will be provided for bands and lineup will be completed by April 1st. Final band selection will be made by the Chill on the Hill planning committee.
Bands are required to arrive between 4:30 and 5:00 for sound check and will perform from 6:30 until 8:30, allowing for two sets with one 15 minute break. Certain dates will have an opening act from 6:00 until 6:30 comprised of local school groups.
Please send media kits or web links containing the following:
- Band name
- Band contact person information (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
- Band music sample (myspace page or other web link, or recording)
- Band references (minimum of two professional references from previous bookings; include name, contact information and website)
- Band fee – remember, sound will be provided. Please note whether your rate is negotiable
- Date preferences – Please choose two possible dates; the committee will assign a date from the options provided
- Let us know what your Bay View connection is, if any
The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event with the goal of providing an eclectic and diverse musical mix for the community to enjoy. Concerts draw a large audience of music fans from Bay View and beyond; average concert attendance is 400.
For further information, please contact Carol Voss at cvoss8@wi.rr.com with “Chill on the Hill” in the subject line of your email or call (414) 339-3045.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. . The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members. For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.
