Venue Affiliate Program

1. Affiliates will be able to access our searchable online database of band contacts, agent information, HG Reps, press, radio and more!
2. Opportunities for NATIONAL CO-OP ADVERTISING. By pooling resources, venues will be able to generate exposure in markets that would otherwise be unaffordable. The idea is to create a public awareness of the venues through the HGMN, just like we've been raising the venues' awareness of HGMN bands. The goal: when music lovers travel, they will seek out the HGMN Venue in the town they're visiting. What better way to go straight to the heart of the kind vibe in an unfamiliar town?
3. All Venue affiliates will be promoted in the HGMN catalogs and on the HGMN website. Website information may include links, directions and general contact info that the venue provides. Currently over 200,000 copies of the HGMN catalog are distributed each year and the website is currently receiving an average of 10,000 accesses per day!
4. As a HGMN Venue Affiliate, venues will also increase their visibility to bands from other regions trying to book a tour.
5. Venues are licensed and encouraged to use the official HGMN Venue logo in their advertising.
6. Venues will also qualify for discounted rates on HGMN product and other assistance in creating a retail outlet within the venue. Venues get 30% discount on any catalog or web ads.
7. HGMN Venue Affiliates will be among the first to receive promotional materials, HGMN compilations and other items that will help increase the exposure of HGMN bands to your clientele.
8. Depending on a Venues location, HG venues can be assigned venue reps. Venue Reps help the venue in promo work - Making sure the venue is always stocked with HG catalogs, hanging posters, distributing flyers, etc. Venue reps are asked to promote any and all shows for the venue. It does not have to be HGMN related. We ask that the venue let venue reps into the shows for free (a +1 guest is optional).
9. A HGMN venue Calendar update is posted every Thursday to the entire HGMN members list. This list includes Reps, Bands, Venues, Agents, promoters, etc. This calendar lists all HGMN venues and our music picks for each venue.
   

One of our goals for 2008 is to be more present on the live scene, and although there are some venues that will have more access to reps than others, I expect that as this program continues to grow, we will all see the benefits. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Chris Robie
robie@homegrownmusic.net
(919) 563-4923

NOTE: Applications for HGMN VENUE AFFILIATES are now being taken. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A TWO WEEK COMMENT PERIOD FROM THE HGMN BANDS. ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN VENUE APPLICANTS AND HGMN BANDS WILL BE SETTLED BEFORE VENUES WILL BE ADMITTED. No annual dues! Currently one time fee of $125 for lifetime membership.