Booking

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1) How to book an event at The DAAC
Start by reading all the information on this page and then filling out the Booking Request Form at the bottom. Upon filling out the form, you will receive an informational automated reply.

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Filling out the Booking Request Form does not guarantee you a show at The DAAC, but it is a good way to start.

The best way to book an event at The DAAC will always be to come to one of our programming committee meetings. These meetings occur on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm. Our list of volunteers is limited so the more that you can do for your show, the better your chances are of actually having a show, and especially of having a successful show.

If you are a local artist or organizer/promoter and want to have an event at our venue, we at The DAAC HIGHLY encourage you to not fill out the Booking Request Form and to come to one of our booking meetings. At these meetings we will do everything we can to help you put on your own show, whether its your first or hundredth. Unlike filling out the Booking Request Form, by coming to a meeting and showing some initiative, you are almost guaranteed a show.

We also highly encourage that people who are new to The DAAC and are looking to put on events take some time to learn to run things smoothly at our venue by volunteering at shows before yours! You can set up volunteer dates either at the meeting you attend or through your contact. Another way to find volunteer opportunities is to sign up for our VOLUNTEER MAILING LIST. We also encourage everyone to just attend board meetings!

2) Oops, I'm not from Grand Rapids, but want  to play The DAAC
We are always in full support of regional and national artists performing at The DAAC. Again, start by filling out the BOOKING REQUEST FORM at the bottom of the page. We PROMISE that all requests will be looked at and processed, but we can not promise that all requests will be responded to. As was said before, our list of consistent volunteers/promoters is limited and these folks can only take on so much at once. Which means your show might not be a priority for them... SO... the absolute best way to book an event at the DAAC is to work with a local contact. Whether that be a friend, a Grand Rapids band that you have interest in playing with, or a DAAC board member that you be in direct contact with. Basically anyone that can have direct contact with The DAAC and the local scene to help organize/promote/run your show.

3) Hey, I want to book a regularly occurring event!
Regularly scheduled events, whether they be classes, music shows, film series, etc, are looked at on a case by case basis by the DAAC Board. Things to consider when brainstorming ideas for your regular event are time of day (the space is almost always open before 7 PM any day of the week), day of the week, attendance, fees, door cover, etc.

4) How does the money work?
One of our biggest goals at The DAAC is to be as financially transparent as possible. Here it is. To keep The DAAC open we require approximately $1000 a month. This covers rent, utility bills, and general maintenance. If we are lucky it also puts a little bit in our savings account. Here it is. (part 2. how we make this happen).

Our monthly rent is $750. We spend on average another $250 on utilities every month. We also put away $10 from every event for an emergency P.A. fund. All income beyond that goes toward general maintenance or into a savings account (for those rough months).

The usage fees differ depending on the type of event you are doing.

FOR MUSIC SHOWS THAT GO PAST 8 PM
The DAAC takes the first $75 from the door. After that initial amount, the remainder is split between The DAAC and the Artists. 20% goes to The DAAC and the rest to the artist. This is usually easily covered by charging at the door. We suggest a $6-$10 cover for entry. In the case of a free event, the $75 would come from the pocket of the organizer and the 20% rule would not apply.

FOR MUSIC SHOWS THAT END BEFORE 8 PM.
The DAAC takes the first $45 from the door. After that initial amount, the remainder is split between The DAAC and the Artists. 20% goes to The DAAC and the rest to the artist. This is usually easily covered by charging at the door. We suggest a $6-$10 cover for entry. In the case of a free event, the $45 would come from the pocket of the organizer and the 20% rule would not apply.

A BIG NOTE: These numbers are not as daunting as they may seem (ask anybody that has been booking and promoting shows at the DAAC for any length of time). Another big goal of The DAAC is to make sure every show is financially beneficial for both the artist and venue. Things tend to always work out for the best for everyone!

FOR ART SHOWS.
We do not charge a fee for art shows, but we do take a 15% commision on all sales. An opening and/or closing reception is highly encouraged as The DAAC is otherwise only open during events.

FOR CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
For one night only workshops or classes there is a $35 flat fee. If you have interest in hosting a class that meets on a weekly basis at The DAAC, the fee structure works a little different. Instead of charging per use, there will be a flat monthly rate of $50 to help make it more financially feasible for the teacher. (REMEMBER. Regularly scheduled programming is approved on a case by case basis, so come to a meeting and tell us what you want to do!).

We also, on a case by case basis (usually only once a month), will donate the space for a free event, usually fundraisers, charities, or neighborhood events.

Institutional rate: $150

REMEMBER REMEMBER. Unlike most venues, art galleries and halls, this is not a business for us, but rather a collective passion to support independent culture in our town. ALL MONEY GOES DIRECTLY TO KEEPING THE DAAC OPEN AND PAYING THE ARTISTS KIND ENOUGH TO PLAY OUR VENUE OR DISPLAY THEIR WORK WITHIN OUR WALLS.

5) Where the heck is The DAAC and how do I get there?
The DAAC is located at 115 S Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

For most shows, doors open and bands load in at 7 PM and music starts at 8 PM. This is not set in stone though. The start/load in times are completely up to the person organizing the show.

6) Tech Stuff
Our stage is about a foot and a half tall, 12' wide, and really oddly shaped. At it's deepest it goes 12' back, but there is little part where it's 8' (It will make sense when you see it). The height from the top of the stage to the ceiling is 12'. The sound board is a 16-channel Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro. Our rack gear is a DBX DriveRack PA that includes EQ and compression. For reverb, we have a Behringer Virtualizer Pro DSP1000P. The power amp is a Crest Audio Pro 8200. The rack gear and the amp are set in a very specific way and, as such, are off limits. So, hands off, buddy! DAAC members who have been trained to use the sound system will be on hand to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. We have two EAW LA325 speakers flown above the stage. The DAAC does not, nor will ever have a backline and our monitors are currently blown. Working on that!  The DAAC's official capacity is 98.

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7) Once again, our rules.

1. ALL SHOWS MUST BE ALL AGES AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. ALL SHOWS MUST BE ALCOHOL/DRUG/SMOKE FREE.
3. RESPECT EACH OTHER. RESPECT THE DAAC.

Booking Request Form

Please fill in ALL FIELDS as completely as possible. Be very specific. And PLEASE READ EVERYTHING ABOVE.
It will really answer all of your booking questions. Seriously. do it now.

*** THIS FORM IS MOSTLY FOR OUT-OF-TOWNERS // LOCALS COME TO A MEETING!!! ***

local artists & promoters, please attend our booking meetings, held on the 3rd Monday of each month, 7pm. This will work out MUCH better for you, trust us.