BOOKING INQUIRIES
We welcome your application to book a show at GroundZero.
Please be aware that we receive a high number of applications to play our venue, and we consider them all in a fair and non-judgemental manner and we promise to get back to you quickly. I hate waiting for stuff to happen myself.
We ask you to be respectful towards us. The people who run this place are not making a penny, and we are often treated poorly by visiting artists who haven't got the message that being a diva is not cool, and WILL NOT get you invited back at this great little place. Mistakes are going to happen. We are trying. REALLY HARD! This ain't Toronto. Please be chill and reflect the west coast vibe that flows through our salty veins. We really would appreciate that...
We give preference to acts that are creating their own music, but we do accept musicians who play covers from time to time. Obviously the goal is to get as many bums in the seats as possible, so if you have a strong local following or can demonstrate the likelihood of having a good draw that will act in your favour.
Due to the large number of groups that want to play GroundZero, we have decided to no longer hire acts that play in our local area at several other venues on a regular basis. As we are essentially a theatre; we have no way of generating revenue beyond door sales. This makes it highly unlikely that locals will pay a cover at GroundZero for an act they could see for free at a local brewery or coffeeshop (for example.) We will support musicians who love what we are doing, understand our predicament and believe in our philosophy of "music first".
We have created a venue that is unique and special. Artists love playing here because they are well paid and play for an attentive audience of intelligent listeners. GroundZero is run by musicians who understand both sides of the business.
Please fill out the information below and we will be in touch very soon,
Cheers!
Doug Pickard
Owner/Operator GroundZero Acoustic Lounge
Please be aware that we receive a high number of applications to play our venue, and we consider them all in a fair and non-judgemental manner and we promise to get back to you quickly. I hate waiting for stuff to happen myself.
We ask you to be respectful towards us. The people who run this place are not making a penny, and we are often treated poorly by visiting artists who haven't got the message that being a diva is not cool, and WILL NOT get you invited back at this great little place. Mistakes are going to happen. We are trying. REALLY HARD! This ain't Toronto. Please be chill and reflect the west coast vibe that flows through our salty veins. We really would appreciate that...
We give preference to acts that are creating their own music, but we do accept musicians who play covers from time to time. Obviously the goal is to get as many bums in the seats as possible, so if you have a strong local following or can demonstrate the likelihood of having a good draw that will act in your favour.
Due to the large number of groups that want to play GroundZero, we have decided to no longer hire acts that play in our local area at several other venues on a regular basis. As we are essentially a theatre; we have no way of generating revenue beyond door sales. This makes it highly unlikely that locals will pay a cover at GroundZero for an act they could see for free at a local brewery or coffeeshop (for example.) We will support musicians who love what we are doing, understand our predicament and believe in our philosophy of "music first".
We have created a venue that is unique and special. Artists love playing here because they are well paid and play for an attentive audience of intelligent listeners. GroundZero is run by musicians who understand both sides of the business.
Please fill out the information below and we will be in touch very soon,
Cheers!
Doug Pickard
Owner/Operator GroundZero Acoustic Lounge