Everything You Would Ever Want Know About About Culture Collide
Q: Do festival wristbands guarantee entrance to all shows?
A: Yes, festival wristbands give you access to all shows pending venue capacity. We recommend you getting to each show early. Once the Fire Marshall says we are full…we are full!
Purchase yours here at TicketWeb for just $20.
Q: What’s so different about Culture Collide compared to other festivals?
A: The goal of Culture Collide is to bring amazing talent from all over the world to be enjoyed alongside your favorite U.S. artists. We recommend hopping from venue to venue each night and discovering your next favorite band. To further incentivize your evenings, take part in our “Pin It To Win It” challenge.
Q: What are these venues? Ive never heard of these places.
A: We have handpicked some amazing non traditional spots in Echo Park for this years festival. Our goal was to have all venues within walking distace of each other so you could hop back and forth.
Venues include
Taix - 1911 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90026
The Echo - 1822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Echoplex - 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
ReFORM - 1815 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CO-OP - 1712 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
826LA - 1714 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
The Methodist Church of Echo Park - 1226 North Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Origami - 1816 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Q: What is there to do besides seeing bands?
A: LOTS:
1. ENJOY HAPPY HOURS - Every day we will have country-specific happy hours from 2pm to 8pm at Taix. These will feature acoustic performances, film screenings, country beer specials and free giveaways.
2. CHECK OUT ART - The Lucie Foundation will present a selection of images that showcase both the music makers and the fans that adore them. This pop-up gallery will feature approximately 40 pieces from an international range of photographers reflecting the diverse origins of Culture Collide’s artists. This group show is entitled “Composition: Visual Notes on Music.”
3: PLAY VIDEO GAMES - Sony Playstation is taking over the ReForm Academy with nightly dance contests.
4: EAT - We will be hand-picking our favorite food trucks from around Los Angeles to be on hand each evening.
Q: Where do I pick up my wristband?
A: Pickup location and hours will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Q: Are tickets to individual shows available for purchase?
A: There will be a VERY SELECT number of tickets available at venue doors on show nights. Preference to all shows will be given to wristband holders.
Q: Can I hit up shows if I’m under 21? What about the Toyota Antics Block Party?
A: All venue shows are 21 and up. The Sunday Block Party is all ages.
Q: Do you have a list of all the bands playing, as well as set times?
A: Head to our Artists tab for the up-to-date lineup, and stay tuned for the final set times announcement.
Q: Can I volunteer for Culture Collide?
A: Yes, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Q: What happens if I lose my wristband?
A: Report back to the pickup location for more info.
Q: What is the easiest way for me to get from club to club?
A: All venues are walking distance from each other, so we recommend parking for the day/night and working those legs.
Q: Do you have special parking areas?
A: There will be valet parking at the Echoplex as well as additional lots in the area.
Q: What’s the deal with the Toyota Antics Block Party?
A: The Block Party will consist of outdoor stages, pop-up shops on the street, and some of our favorite food trucks all day on Sunday, October 9. It is a FREE, all ages event with RSVP, but Culture Collide wristband holders will have access to a priority viewing area. Full details on the lineup with your RSVP information will be released soon. Visit www.uptheantics.com for more information.
This year there will be a third indoor stage on Sunday, October 9, inside Taix restaurant.
Q: Is there going to be a kick-off party this year and how do I get in?
A: Yes, and it will be amazing. Be sure you sign up for the Culture Collide newsletter and follow the FILTER Magazine Twitter account @FILTERmagazine for all of the details…
Q: What’s the food situation?
A: There are some amazing local restaurants as well as FILTER recommended food trucks that will be out each night. Stay tuned for the full list to be announced.
Q: I’m coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
A: As the official hotel sponsor of FILTER Magazine’s Culture Collide festival, the Redbury is pleased to offer attendees the following rates during the week of October 5th to the 10th:
Highland or Sunset flats - $199 per night
Hollywood flats - $275 per night
Redbury Signature flats - $600 per night
Room rates are based on room type and do not include tourism and occupancy taxes of 14.065% per night. Reservations are subject to availability and require a two (2) night minimum. A valid credit card will be required at time of booking. To avoid a full payment penalty, reservations should be cancelled thirty (30) days prior to arrival.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy a 10% discount off of all SBE restaurants by presenting their Culture Collide festival ticket. Valid October 5th to 9th.
For additional information or to book your stay, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 323.962.1717 and reference block code 111005CULT.
Q: Can I bring my camera to take pictures of the bands?
A: Yes, in fact, we’d love it if you would share your photos from the festival with us at http://facebook.com/FILTERmagazine.
Q: I know it’s L.A., but what happens if it rains during the block party?
A: Bring a hat and jacket because rock and roll doesn’t stop for rain.
Q: I lost my (fill in the blank) during the festival. Is there a lost and found?
A: No. We recommend checking with the venue staff where you may have left it.
FESTIVAL TO BRING ARTISTS FROM 23 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING TO LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 6 – 9, 2011; LIMITED NUMBER OF WRISTBANDS ONLY $20 ON SALE NOW
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Rapture DJs, YACHT, DJ Harvey, Classixx Added To Culture Collide
Limited Number of $20 Wristbands Still Available
More great news on the Culture Collide front! We are pleased to announce that another round of artists have been added to the already robust second annual Culture Collide Festival line-up, taking place October 6-9 in Los Angeles.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Rapture DJs, YACHT, DJ Harvey and Classixx will be joining the previously announced Culture Collide line-up which already includes CSS, Lindstrøm, Gang Gang Dance, Liam Finn, Datarock, Avi Buffalo, The Elected, The Morning After Girls, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, The Gift, Midnight Surfer, Laura Jansen, Hands, The Lanskies, Carina Round, Cosmic Kids, Sparkadia, Holger, Bixel Boys, You Say France & I Whistle, Trocpicool, Hypernova, Surf Ambassador Hendo and more.
A limited number of festival wristbands are on sale now for $20 at www.ticketweb.com which give you access to all events during the entire festival.
The festival will be taking place at multiple Los Angeles venues including The Echo, Echoplex, Taix, 826LA, The Church, ReForm Academy, Co-op and Origami with the final day holding the TOYOTA ANTICS Block Party, a free all-day event in Echo Park on Sunday, October 9.
For up-to-date information regarding ticket sales, participating countries and artist line up, please visit culturecolide.com and follow FILTER Magazine on Facebook and Twitter.