We're trying a new song swap format that emphasizes ensembles! An ensemble is defined as 2 or more people who make music together. The promotional image for this event includes images of ensembles who have performed live at previous PMN online events: Gary Allard and Friends, Occupella, Hot Glue and the Gun, and the Black Workers Center Chorus.
How to Participate
Members of the People's Music Network may use the online registration form to sign up an ensemble they're part of to share two songs during this event. Members may also register to be in the audience. Just press the "Register" button on the left side of the web page. Registered performers and audience members receive an e-mail message containing the Zoom Meeting link immediately after they register. Registering your ensemble does not automatically mean you'll be included in the final performance line up, but it is the first step (See below, "How we Select the Performers"). We encourage live performance, but you may submit a pre-recorded video when you register to substitute for a live performance. Members sharing videos first give a live introduction.
The content of the online swap will also be livestreamed free of charge via the PMN Facebook Page AND the PMN Youtube Channel.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 13 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
The order of performance will be released the morning after the registration deadline. You may register for this event after the deadline, and you'll be added to the wait list.
The Topic
We're looking for poetry and songs of Freedom and Struggle that speak to the struggles of people fighting for a better world, free from war, poverty, racism, and all forms of oppression. In these dangerous times, we gather strength and courage from songs that nourish our spirits, and that help us make sense of the events unfolding before us, and sustain the dream of a better future where people can live in dignity.
LYRICS: (posted the day before the event)
PERFORMER LIST: (posted the day before the event)
Eligibility to Perform:
To perform in this song swap, you must:
1) Be a PMN member in good standing and/or have received a special invitation. 2) Be part of a musical ensemble that is confirmed. 2) Register using the online form. 3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone. * If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
1) Be a PMN member in good standing and/or have received a special invitation.
2) Be part of a musical ensemble that is confirmed.
2) Register using the online form.
3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone.
* If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
How we Select the Performers
For this event we are prioritizing PMN members who belong to performing ensembles. New members are particularly encouraged to register. Each member wishing to perform is invited to register sooner than later, but selection for the final performer list, is not first-come first-served. Because we are giving each act 10 minutes, we can only accommodate a maximum of 9 acts. If we can't fit in every act this time, anticipate more opportunities similar to this one coming soon!
Technical Orientation Session: Wednesday, July 14, 4:00-5:00 PM
Selected ensembles will receive an e-mail invitation to a technical orientation session at the time listed above by the morning of the same day. We will discuss and practice how to get the best sound when sharing music on Zoom. Each performer will have a chance to sing a verse of a song and then receive feedback on ways to improve the audio quality. While perfection is not expected, artists new to Zoom are strongly encouraged to attend the tech run through, because doing so will build your confidence in using these tools. The audio quality that listeners hear from your live performance depends on the equipment you have and how you use it. Find tips to improve audio quality here.
Free Livestream
TUNE INTO THE LIVE BROADCAST via YOUTUBE
Thursday, July 15, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (ET)
**Past and future Livestreams are available through the PMN Facebook Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/Peoples.Music.Network/live
Help Publicize!
Encourage your friends to tune into this online musical event for progressive culture: Share the event on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/events/558500865150813
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