Americana Community Music Association, Inc.
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Interested in performing at ACMA Listening Room?
Local Musicians may contact: Nita.acma@gmail.com
Out of Town Musicians please contact: Music Outreach Coordinator - Alice@Americanacma.org
Or, use the Contact Us link below-Thank you!
We request all Cd samples be sent to ACMA Listening Room-3334 Cleveland Ave. Ft. Myers, Fl. 33901
Have you been booked....
If you have been scheduled to play at the ACMA Listening Room there are a few things that you might want to know:
We are a smoke-free venue. However, smoking is allowed outside.
We are located at 3334 Cleveland Ave-Ft. Myers, Fl. 33901 (Next door to Healthy Happy Cafe and Directly across the street from U-store it )
Parking is available in front of the building as well as along the side and in the back.
We try to advertise all performances in The News-Press Gulf Coasting section.
We will include your performane on our website and calendar.
We will post on social media and include in our ACMA E-News mailings.
We suggest that performers reach out to local media outlets. If you are booked at the Listening Room please e-mail a request for media contacts.
To increase the number of folks who come out for your show it is a good idea to send us some posters to place around the area.
Also, please send a flyer (JPG format) with your performance date, time, suggesed donation, website or other info you would like so we may place on our website and submit to Nita.acma@gmail.com
Don't forget to send a poster for ACMA to hang up as well :)
CD and poster(s) to display sent directly to ACMA Listening Room- 3334 Cleveland Ave. Ft. Myers, Fl. 33901 at least 2 weeks prior to performance.
Please Read Carefully,
SOUND:
It is the responsibility of all performers to provide their own sound and sound tech.
If a pa or other equipment is needed, please let us know.
Note: if sound is requested a fee for set up, breakown, sound check and monitoring will apply at a discounted price.
Venue provides:
Area to set up promotional sale items
Set up for stage area –armless chairs for stage
NOTE-OPENING ACT for TRAVELING ARTISTS:
Traveling Artists- We will schedule a local Musician to open for you approx. 1/2 hour earlier than your scheduled perormance. No compensation is offered to the local musician, however, they will be able to sell merchandise if they so choose.
Suggested Donation ( for performer):
We urge performers to have a "suggested donation" included on flyers and posters. Please keep in mind what your fan base may be in the area in determining what to ask for. Please Discuss with management when booking is approved - Passing a tip (love) jar is also an option.
Keep in mind that we are a not for profit and we are only able to survive by donations- we generally recieive 20-25% of the door. Of course we love benefits where at least 50% is donated to ACMA as well-please let us know what you would like to donate. Benefits should be stated as such on promotional materials.
We suggest:
If you are new to the area and do not have a fan base built up we suggest-bulk sample CD’s with at least 3 songs to give away to members and patrons (this helps self promote show) w/date and time of performance printed on cd jackets.
Bring CD’s, posters, T-shirts, etc to sell at show.
WE ARE A LISTENING ROOM- ACMA fosters an audience that respects independent original music. Your audience will be there to listen, appreciate and pay attention to your music and lyrics.
Our space can hold 49 people- if you think that you have a fan base that is larger than 49, please let us know and we can try to coordinate 2 back to back performace dates.
Booked Performers: Please check that you have agreed and acknowledged the above and fill out information form and submit. Thank you!
