I want to gauge the opinion of the many subscribers to this page in regards to the future. As I have stated in the past I wanted to try and get some sort of show in courthouse square. I was thinking why not turn it into a Rock Fest of sorts, kinda an annual thing. A Sonoma County rock fest to call our own. The way I see it is starting small in the beginning but growing it every year. I want this to be an event that bands from the bay area and beyond would like to perform at as well. This will be a place for local bands to show their stuff in middle of downtown. This is a grand idea but the main issue is Funding. I, personally cannot afford to do this myself. This show would definitely need sponsors and financial support. We would need help with raising funds for this show in addition to help with permits and planning. I was looking towards August to possibly do this as it will give ample time to plan and promote. Possible locations would be Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa or the amphitheater at the fairgrounds (after the fair has ended). Cost of renting the amphitheater is listed as $2000 for one day (the Grace Pavillion is $500 cheaper) and currently costs for Courthouse square are unknown other than the permit costs which is around $80. Comments would be greatly appreciated as we can use all the input that we can get on this. Spread the word on this as we want the local community to embrace the event. Should we try and move forward with this idea and have something tangible to keep the rock community alive?
Daniel
I’m down. I can not contribute financially, but I am more than willing to assist in the planning and contributing my time toward it. I can pass out fliers, help organize, and recruit bands. Let me know what you need from me Daniel, you KNOW I want to help.
Just tell me where and I’ll send $100.00
Just Joe…
Right now there is no place to send money, I can get a paypal or bank account setup soon and post when its available. Joe thanks for the offer of support!
And Raiven i will be in touch.
Not to dash your plans but more of a helpful tip. When getting a festival up and running expect to lose money the first two to three years at least. After that it will start breaking even. I have taken part in a few festivals before and some do not continue past the third year because of lost financial backing.
That being said, those who are able to help out and make it a great show continue on to great festivals. Just look at the strawberry festival.
Yeah i was fully expecting that ticket sales and what not will not cover the full expense of the show. Getting the local businesses to sponsor the show would help keep things rolling.
1017 hotis the gayest shit ive ever heard bring back the fox noy before i nuke the 1017 hot crap
I work at Bananas at Large in Santa Rosa and would be happy to help or get the word out any way I can. I can’t make any funding promises because the boss handles that stuff, but I can say he’s always got an eye on supporting local arts in schools & the community.
Let me know if anything take shapes and I’ll see what I can do.
Keith