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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival?

S.C.E.N.E. is the St. Catharines Event for New music Entertainment, a locally-based independent music festival that started as a showcase for local talent. It has now evolved into an all-ages, one-day event featuring local, national and international independent artists. S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival has proved a vital springboard for such artists as Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene), USS, Waking Eyes, Silverstein, City & Colour, Neverending White Lights, Stereos, Marble Index, Policies & Procedures, Cancer Bats, Ill Scarlett, Shad, Lights, Bedouin Soundclash, Down With Webster and many more.

2. How long has S.C.E.N.E. been running?

S.C.E.N.E. is now in its 18th year. The festival debuted in 1995 and featured 20 local bands at three downtown St. Catharines venues, drawing 700 attendees. Since local record label Stumble Records and local music management and promotion machine Bedlam Society took charge of S.C.E.N.E. in 2002, annual attendance has grown nearly nine-fold and the number of live venues has exploded. This year, over 140 bands will perform on nultiple stages at numerous venues in downtown St. Catharines and features 2 outdoor stages at the Market Square main stage.

3. How much are tickets and where are they available?

Advance tickets will be available on line and at numerous hard ticket locations throughout Ontario and beyond in mid April - check out our Ticket page for the latest info. On line and hard ticket locations will be announced on the S.C.E.N.E. website on our Ticket section of our website - www.scenemusicfestival.com/tickets. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event, and can only be purchased at the Market Square main entrance on King Street in St. Catharines. Tickets may sell out in advance so make sure you have your ticket ahead of time so you won't miss out on one hell of a day at S.C.E.N.E. fest!

4. What does a festival goer get for the price of a ticket?

Wristbands given to ticket holders at the Market Square main entrance allow all-ages access to all venues, contingent on capacity. Market Square is also the festival headquarters and marketplace, offering a variety of apparel, music and other products and services offered by numerous vendors, record labels and more. There will also be merchandise tables devoted to bands on the festival schedule. More information on these events can be found throughout our website. The main event area will also have lots of great food vendors and tasty drinks and treats. For our 19+ attendees there is a licensed area at the Market Square right in the middle of the action.

5. How long does the festival day last?

Doors at the Market Square headquarters open at noon on Sunday, June 9th, 2013. The first act of the festival takes the Market Square outdoor stage at 12:30 p.m. The other Venues kick off with live music at 2:00 pm. The last act on the Market Square stage begins at 10:00 p.m., while all other venues will be going strong until 1:00 a.m. See our schedule for the line up, venue info and more.

6. With so many bands playing at so many different venues, how will I know where and when to go to see the bands I want to hear?

On the day of the event, printed schedules will be available free of charge at the Market Square entrance. Prior to the event, bands and schedules will be announced on the official S.C.E.N.E. website at www.scenemusicfestival.com/schedule. Visitors to the website will be able to use the S.C.E.N.E. auto-scheduler, an on line feature that allows festival-goers to check off which bands they would like to see and then print out a personalized schedule of their day.

7. What else is available at the S.C.E.N.E. website?

Aside from the auto-scheduler, visitors to the website can also access comprehensive festival information including news, artist details, schedule, videos, photos, ticket information, event maps and detailed information on the Festival.

8. How easy is it to get from venue to venue?

All venues are within easy walking distance (some are just across the street from others) in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. Venues range from intimate clubs housing 100 people to the Market Square outdoor stage, which can accommodate an audience of more than 6,000 people.

9. How can I make the most of my day?

Check out the auto-scheduler on the S.C.E.N.E. website to design your own custom-made plan for the day. Check out the numerous Artists, Vendors and the numerous booths at the Market Square, Watch out for Artist Meet and Greets. Drink plenty of water, don't forget to eat (food is available at the Market Square and there are a wealth of restaurant choices in the downtown perimeter), plan ahead and pace yourself. Most important - watch, listen, participate, enjoy and have fun. This is your festival!

10. Where is downtown St. Catharines?

Directions to S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival and downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, can be found on our website at http://scenemusicfestival.com/directions.

11. I am a member of the press and would like to interview bands in advance and / or on-site at the festival. How do I go about obtaining media accreditation?

Advance interview requests, on-site interview requests and to inquire about media/photo passes, please visit the press section of the S.C.E.N.E. website at http://www.scenemusicfestival.com/press. There, you can fill out an on line press form and place your request for media accreditation, which must be submitted by May 24th, 2013. Media Accreditation is limited and applications must be received by the deadline date. You will be contacted shortly thereafter by a member of our staff.

12. Will there be access to a direct line feed for my camera?

Please notify us well in advance if you would like to request access to plug into the soundboard. Be sure to include the exact information on which band and which venue you would like to capture. We will be notifying all approved media with camera’s of band’s restrictions and direct-board access a week before the festival.

13. How come my whole crew did not get approved?

We have a limited amount of passes to offer media and want to make sure everyone gets a fair shot! Tickets can be purchased HERE for extra crew. If you purchase extra tickets for crew and would like photo access or they would like to conduct artist interviews, please contact hey@audioblood.com to coordinate.

14. When will hear back if my accreditation is approved?

All media will be notified at least 3 weeks before the festival if not sooner! How can I get in touch with bands to coordinate interviews onsite/in advance? To coordinate all interviews in advance or onsite, please contact hey@audioblood.com.

15. What are the restrictions regarding filming and recording during sets?

As restrictions will vary between acts, we will be notifying all approved media with cameras of band’s rider restrictions regarding recording a week before the festival.

16. Will there be a media lounge or designated area to conduct interviews and report from?

Yes! We will have a media tent onsite for journalists to work out of. We will do our best to find you a quiet and well-lit space to conduct interviews.