Our 2011 volunteers rocked the house- we could not have done it without you!
Thanks so much, and stay tuned for info on volunteering with next year’s festival happening October 16-20th, 2012!
For more info please contact Jeremy MacNeil our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@halifaxpopexplosion.com
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The 20th annual Halifax Pop Explosion, being held October 16-20, 2012 in Halifax, is searching for a new Technical Director.
The successful applicant/company will take overall responsibility to oversee all technical requirements for the Halifax Pop Explosion with input from the Executive Director, Operations Manager and Event Coordinator.
Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) is still accepting submissions for our 20th Anniversary festival which takes place October 16-20, 2012. Artists wishing to perform can apply HERE. Submissions are $15.00 from February 4th – May 21, 2012; which is the application deadline.
Highlighted by unforgettable performances from acts such as Thee Oh Sees, Stars, The Thermals, and Chad VanGaalen, the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion was the festival’s most successful and acclaimed year to date. Showcasing over 180 bands at 20 venues in front of more than 20,000+ fans and industry delegates, it was the perfect lead up to HPX’s 20th anniversary in 2012. For a video re-cap of 2011, click HERE.
There’s lots of info below, or you can contact Ashley Moran, Event Coordinator at event [at] halifaxpopexplosion [dot] com, if you have any questions about the process.
What is HPX?
“Finding out you were selected to play HPX is like wining a prize. It is a gift to the band every time we get to play.” - Brian Borcherdt, Holy Fuck
The Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) is an International music, culture and media festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. HPX is a five day festival taking place in bars, small theatres and some larger multi-use venues (arenas, banquet halls) and is composed of 50+ shows staged in venues as small as 90 seats and as large as 3500 capacity. The festival is not a corporate owned event. While we have sponsorship, we are a not-for-profit in a smallish city just to the east of nowhere. We do the festival for the love of the music and to bring bands to town that would normally never make the trip out here.
HPX International
HPX is an International festival that draws bands, media attention and industry delegates from around the world in a smaller setting than other similar events which means your band has a better shot at a review, new working relationships and building buzz.
Why Play HPX?
“We had a great experience playing Halifax Pop Explosion. I think it’s a great chance for many bands to play an amazing first show in an interesting city like Halifax. It’s the kind of festival that’s big enough for bands to have crowded shows, but small enough for you to feel that the people organizing it are doing it only out of love of music and live shows.” -Yonatan Gat, Monotonix
The festival is an artist and fan focused festival. Every show is programmed by festival organizers with the performers and fans in mind, with the goal of filling an appropriate sized room with happy fans listening to good bands through a good PA. There are no shows thrown together to up our numbers and be able to brag about how “700 bands play ever year”, rather, each band is selected for the fit with a show and the festival. All artists, big and small, can expect to have one of their most enjoyable times ever. Bands who play HPX usually book a couple days off to hang out and enjoy the festival.
How do you decide who plays HPX?
“There is no other festival in Atlantic Canada with the profile of the Pop Explosion. I know I can rely on HPX to treat my artists well. The artists always want to go back and play again.” – Steven Himmelfarb, Agent, The Billions Corporation
Every application is listened to by our Showcase Committee. Our belief is every band should have a fair chance. That being said, we get a tonne of applications and we have limited space, so hard choices are made. Headliners, their management, or their agents, should approach our Talent Director as early as possible. Halifax is pretty out of the way, and most “national” tours of Canada never get here for medium and large size acts. HPX is a great opportunity to get your artist into a market of 2 million people you might normally never play. Email talent (at) halifaxpopexplosion (dot) com.
Key Deadlines for Agents, Managers and Artists
February 3, 2012 - Early Bird Submission deadline
May 21, 2012 – Showcase and Performance submission deadline
July 15, 2012 - All performances must be confirmed and updated bio and photo received by this day.
September 2, 2012 - Last day to buy an ad and submit art for our Program Guide.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Festival starts, passes available.
Dates of Future Festivals
About Us | Booking Policy | Media | Advertising | Contact Us/Staff
THE 2011 HPX GUIDE
The Halifax Pop Explosion prints 8,000 copies of our catalog sized (8×10 inch) B&W + full colour guide. The Guide is highly visible before and during the Festival, and is on the streets for over three weeks prior to the Festival. The guide contains schedules, maps, travel info, accommodation and restaurant information, and biographies on all the artists performing at Halifax Pop Explosion.
DISTRIBUTION
The Guide is available in record stores, nightclubs, coffee shops, comic books stores and tattoo parlors throughout HRM, and select record stores and cafes throughout Atlantic Canada.
DEADLINE
All advertising must be booked by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 - Ads and payment must be received by this day.
TERMS & REQUIREMENTS
Invoice will be issued when you place an order, and it is due and payable immediately. Files should be PDFs with fonts embedded, or 300 dpi tiff (do not anti-alias the fonts!).
CONTACT Josh White
phone 902.482.8176 x 113 fax 902.482.0716 email josh@halifaxpopexplosion.com
Ad Specs
Full Page $800 bw, $1000 colour
Full bleed 8” wide by 10.5” tall with 3/16” bleeds
No bleed 7” wide by 9.5” tall
Half Page $400 bw, $600 colour
Horizontal 7” wide by 4.7” tall
Vertical 3.45” wide by 9.5” tall
Quarter Page $200 bw, $400 colour
Horizontal 7” wide by 2.3” tall
Vertical 3.45” wide by 4.7” tall
All prices + HST/GST.
Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Halifax, NS
Reports To: Board of Directors
Type: Full time
Salary: $36,000
Halifax Pop Explosion Association is looking for an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible to ensure the effective operation of the Halifax Pop Explosion Association in its pursuit of its vision and mission. The Association exists to present our annual festival, and any other projects or events that may from time to time be staged. The Executive Director is therefore responsible for resource development, financial management, sponsorship and government investment acquisition, promotion, and relationships between volunteers and staff.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
In general terms, the successful candidate for this position would typically have a post secondary credential in some related field, although this is not strictly required. Related work and management experience in the non-profit and/or cultural sector and/or event promotion are critical assets. Other personality traits and skills that are critical to the successful fulfillment of this role include:
HOW TO APPLY:
If emailing, sent email with resume AND cover letter as PDF attachment only to jobs@halifaxpopexplosion.com
If mailing, please send to Halifax Pop Explosion Association, 2151 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
A resume and cover letter must be received at the Halifax Pop Explosion office or by e-mail by 5:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time on Friday March 12th, 2010.
Halifax Pop Explosion is an equal opportunity employer; thank you for your interest, but it will only be possible to correspond with those who are selected for an interview.