Street Team Requirements
*To be considered for an official OrlandoBands.com Street Team membership, you must review the information below and complete the application (Link at bottom of page). Keep in mind that these guidelines reflect the wide range of beliefs and morals that many artists that use our services share.
Start Here
To better understand the OrlandoBands.com project, please review our “About Us” page by clicking here. (This will open in a new window).
To better understand the OrlandoBands.com Street Team, please review our “FAQ” page by clicking here. (This will open in a new window).
Backstage Newsletter – Communication
As an OrlandoBands.com Street Team Member, you will receive a special newsletter exclusive to Street Team Members. (Typically weekly). It will inform you of upcoming events, meetings and where we need assistance. Our only mandatory rule is that you respond to newsletters, texts or phone calls. While it is not required to participate on every function, we need to know if you can or cannot help.
OrlandoBands.com meetings
Meetings are held monthly. In these meetings we discuss new ideas, upcoming shows and how to better the project. You are more than welcome to attend in person or online via Skype if available. Meetings are always casual and fun. Be sure to let us know in advance if you plan on bringing a friend. Some meetings are not open to public due to sensitive materials or ideas we will be sharing.
Street Team Structure
Currently, there are two types of members, Interns and Volunteers.
- Internships: Qualifying schools include Full Sail, F.I.R.S.T. and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Each school has a separate set of guidelines for their internships. Interns are required to participate 10 hours a week.
- Volunteers: Our team ranges from those with superior technical ability to those who just want to have a great time while meeting awesome people. Volunteers are required to participate 10 hours a month.
Structure Breakdown:
- Crew Status – A fun and educational certification will need to be acquired when you join. This promotes you to crew status, and gives you the knowledge to participate on live events and know more about what we do!
- Senior Members – Any member excluding Rhodie Status that has participated for 2 years or more.
- Columnist/Editor – Generates content by composing interviews, album and show reviews, etc.
Wardrobe
On show site:
Roadie status is required to wear a black shirt, with no logo’s, brandings or designs. Crew, interns and above are required to wear approved OrlandoBands.com shirts. Pants, shorts, shoes, jewelry, piercings, tattoos are at your discretion. We do ask that you do not expose yourself in any manner that may insult attendees at the event. If tattoos may be offensive, please cover them up.
At meetings:
Unless told otherwise, you may dress to your liking at meetings and other functions. Please refrain from apparel that is considered offensive or includes messages of vulgarity or hate in all circumstances.
Language
Be professional, you are representing OrlandoBands.com and your reputation.
Substance Abuse
Under NO circumstances will any illegal substances or underage consumption be tolerated. OrlandoBands.com has a two strikes and you’re out policy in place. If a volunteer is seen unfit due to substance abuse, they will either be asked to leave or turn their shirt inside out and remove themselves from duty. The second occurrence will result in removal from the team.
OrlandoBands.com offers:
CD reviews
Show reviews
Show production
Audio Visual and Stage rentals
Show sponsorship
Promotional resources
Artist education materials to help musicians further their projects
Free event calendar
Street team marketing
Printing (flyers/posters, business cards) and promotional materials
Promotional campaigns and outlets
Online advertisement
Flyer route – for marketing material distribution
Press releases in our newsletters
Falling off the Grid
Falling off the grid refers to members who cannot make a commitment to the project and don’t let us know. We completely understand that real life tends to step in place now and again, and completely understand when commitments cannot be made. Please understand that we have many projects to fulfill. If our attempts to contact or work with you become time consuming, or troublesome you may be removed from our list. You may be removed from the Street Team contact directory and mailing list due to the following reasons:
-Failure to return phone calls/emails in a timely manner.
-No call/No shows on live events.
-Lack of follow up concerning upcoming functions.
-Simply not reading the Backstage Newsletters and being misinformed on functions.
-Having bad attitude or misrepresenting the OrlandoBands.com project.
-Failure to attend functions and shows, or failure to be in uniform (wearing shirt and laminate).
-Being escorted back to the booth by security on a show or causing drama/issues with vendors, clubs, bands or artists.
Want to join? Proceed to the application! —>
