Thank you for your interest in booking with Communication!
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Communication is a volunteer-run, all-ages arts and music nonprofit. We are dedicated to cultivating stronger bonds throughout the creative community in and beyond Madison. We are committed to engaging in antiracist work, mutual aid, and equitable compensation for artists and musicians.
PLEASE NOTE that we are an all-ages, sober space at all times. We continue to require everyone inside our building to wear a facemask to help protect the most vulnerable in our community (performers have the option to unmask during their performance unless otherwise decided by the event organizer). Our building capacity is about 35.
Please complete the form below and one of our event volunteers will reach out to follow up!
Booking Policies
Important things for the performers to know about Communication:
Communication is an all-ages, sober space at all times. This includes the performers and volunteers, within our building and our parking lot.
Our COVID-19 safety plan includes the following restrictions for all upcoming events:
Building capacity is 35 people (including the performers)
Masks are required to be worn indoors at all times
Performers are allowed to unmask in our space during their set, provided all performers have agreed to this. We will gladly continue to accommodate performers who wish to remain masked while performing.
At Communication we try to foster as safe a space as we can for everyone that comes through. Before booking a band, make sure that no one in the band falls under this list:
Physically crossing anyone's lines of consent
Predatory behavior, harassment, racism, classism, sexism and ableism
Promotion of hate speech
If someone has done any of the above, then some steps must be taken before they can play at Communication. The details of this can be worked out between the managers of Communication and all involved parties.
Communication generally does not work with contracts or payout guarantees. Communication keeps 30% of the night’s revenue from admissions, and the remainder is to be split among the acts.
Any concerns from the performers about set times or pay should be addressed via the booking email before the show is confirmed.
Day-of details for Communication events:
SOBER SPACE: Communication is an all-ages, sober space at all times. No drinking by any party is allowed indoors or in the parking lot.
COVID-19 SAFETY: Communication requires all who enter to wear a mask. Performers may unmask while performing, provided all performers have agreed to this in advance. We are currently enforcing a reduced capacity in our building: 35 people, including performers.
PARKING: Performers may park behind the building and load in through the back door.
LOAD IN, SET UP, SOUNDCHECK AND START TIMES:
Volunteers for sound and door need to be at the venue by 6:00pm Sunday-Thursday or 6:30pm Friday-Saturday. Performers should load in before doors open.
Doors open at 6:30pm Sunday-Thursday or 7:00pm Friday-Saturday.
Performance order and set times will be confirmed with the Sound Tech before the show begins.
Each performer will get a quick sound-check before their set.
Shows run until 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday and until 10pm Friday-Saturday. We end events on time to respect our neighbors as well our volunteers’ free time.
FREE BEVERAGE: Each performer receives a free beverage, and hot tea is always available to make in the house. We have an assortment of non-alcoholic drinks in our refrigerator such as soda, sparkling water and tea.
MERCH: Space will be made in the shop for performers to sell their merchandise.
DOOR CHARGE: Standard door charge is $10, unless otherwise agreed upon via the booking email before the show is confirmed. There are no guest lists.
PAYOUT: Communication does not guarantee pay other than from tickets sold. Communication keeps 30% of the night’s revenue from tickets, and the remainder is to be split among the acts. Payout happens in cash at the end of the night.