FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I GET IN TO BLOWOUT?
Every person attending the Blowout must have a wristband around his or her wrist to gain access to a venue. No exceptions. Blowout is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen wristbands. Wristbands are $20/weekend and will get you into each venue every night, including the Launch Party (access to venues subject to capacity).

From March 4th - March 7th, wristbands will be available for purchase at all participating Hamtramck venues from 8pm - 1am each night of the festival.

Do not buy wristbands from people on the street; counterfeits show up every year.  We cannot be responsible for counterfeits. Wristbands are sold ONLY at participating Blowout venues.

I JUST WANT TO SEE ONE BAND AND DON'T WANT TO PAY $20 BUCKS?
The whole idea of Blowout is to see as many homegrown bands in four nights as you can. However, on Saturday only, wristbands will be available this year for $10.

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO ATTEND?
Blowout is an 18+ event.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
Anywhere you can find a spot. There's tons of street and public parking throughout Hamtramck. Look for the public parking lots and consider carpooling, buses, etc.  Just get to Hamtramck early! Have dinner in Hamtown before the party begins!

HOW DO I GET FROM VENUE TO VENUE?
Shuttles run from venue to venue from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. You must have a wristband to ride the shuttles. We made a point to condense the venues this year – all venues are within walking distance, and many are a block or two away from each other.

HOW DO I GET A PRESS PASS?
Press credentials will go through a vetting process this year.  Press can apply for credentials/photo passes at blowout@metrotimes.com

I'M PLAYING BLOWOUT AND NEED TO PICK UP MY MUSICIAN PACKAGE?
Musicians can pick up their wristbands at the Launch Party on Wednesday, March 4th at the Majestic Theatre (4140 Woodward Ave.; Detroit; 313-833-9700 beginning at 7:30 p.m. If a representative of your band cannot attend the Launch Party, then your group's wristbands will be waiting for you at your assigned venue beginning on Thursday, March 5th at 8 p.m.

WHEN SHOULD MY BAND LOAD-IN?
Load-in at all venues is at 6 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. and venues will begin to fill up early so have all of your gear loaded in early.

MY NAME SHOULD BE ON THE GUEST LIST?
There is no guest list.

IS SOUND PROVIDED FOR THE BANDS?
All musicians are expected to bring their own gear; this includes DAT machines, turntables, etc. A basic PA package with mic stands will be provided. There are no backlines. Due to the number of acts performing there is no sound check.

HOW LONG ARE WE SUPPOSED TO PLAY?
Sets are 35-40 minutes. Stage managers have been instructed to keep the show moving. Please start your sets promptly and be courteous of the bands/musicians following your performance.

MY QUESTION ISN'T ON THE LIST?
Send us an email at blowout@metrotimes.com and we'll answer all of your questions. 

HAVE A BALL!