GRRRLZ Rock Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is GRRRLZ ROCK?
GRRRLZ ROCK is an annual music festival and is now a program of Music Education & Performing Artists Association (a 503c non-profit organization).
What happens to event proceeds?
GRRRLZ ROCK festival proceeds are used to pay for event costs and compensate performers. Any additional funds raised are used to provide year-round music programming for youth in our community via MEPAA.
Who manages GRRRLZ ROCK?
Matrisha Armitage of Tea Time Productions has been a GRRRLZ ROCK participant and volunteer since 2007 and officially became the coordinator in 2010. As the president of a bookkeeping company by day and drummer for Bajuana Tea by night, she was ecstatic to start running GRRRLZ ROCK when the previous owner gave up the reins. Those of you who know her understand how much participating in GRRRLZ ROCK has meant to her in the past, and those of you who don't will see it as soon as you meet her. Armitage's passion and dedication is inspiring and a important factor in GRRRLZ ROCK's success.
When and where will the GRRRLZ ROCK Festival be happening?
The festival takes place throughout the month of November, in and around Eugene and other cities throughout the state of Oregon. Check out our Facebook page for a more specific schedule of the festival and other events.
Is GRRRLZ ROCK Anti-Men?
No, silly! GRRRLZ ROCK is all about encouraging and celebrating women, but that doesn't mean we don’t like men. There are a lot of men performing in the series with women, and we encourage men to come out to enjoy the amazing shows. No band has to be only GRRRLZ to perform, they simply have to support and uplift them.
What’s the deal with the VIP passes?
VIP passes are one of the things that make the GRRRLZ ROCK Festival so special. All of the performers, something over 150 individual participants, receive VIP passes. It gets you into all of the events during the month of November FREE (most of the shows) and 1/2 off to others. They also make an excellently autograph-able piece of memorabilia, and at certain shows you'll be able to buy a specific VIP pass with all the performers of the events signatures. There is also space available on the VIP Passes for sponsors place their logo. Since the passes are worn to every event by all the participants they get seen by many people throughout the month of November.
How do I get my hands on a VIP Pass?
Submit an application to perform in the festival.
How can I help?
There are lots of ways to help. We depend on local businesses to sponsor the events, venues to host them, women and their support systems to perform and GRRRLZ to volunteer. To learn more please contact us.
How are the acts chosen for the GRRRLZ ROCK festival?
Recruitment begins several months before the festival begins. Announcements were made on sites like Craigslist, Facebook, Instagram, and the Eugene Weekly. Bands and other acts which feature one or more women are encouraged to apply by sending us their band links.
GRRRLZ ROCK is an annual music festival and is now a program of Music Education & Performing Artists Association (a 503c non-profit organization).
What happens to event proceeds?
GRRRLZ ROCK festival proceeds are used to pay for event costs and compensate performers. Any additional funds raised are used to provide year-round music programming for youth in our community via MEPAA.
Who manages GRRRLZ ROCK?
Matrisha Armitage of Tea Time Productions has been a GRRRLZ ROCK participant and volunteer since 2007 and officially became the coordinator in 2010. As the president of a bookkeeping company by day and drummer for Bajuana Tea by night, she was ecstatic to start running GRRRLZ ROCK when the previous owner gave up the reins. Those of you who know her understand how much participating in GRRRLZ ROCK has meant to her in the past, and those of you who don't will see it as soon as you meet her. Armitage's passion and dedication is inspiring and a important factor in GRRRLZ ROCK's success.
When and where will the GRRRLZ ROCK Festival be happening?
The festival takes place throughout the month of November, in and around Eugene and other cities throughout the state of Oregon. Check out our Facebook page for a more specific schedule of the festival and other events.
Is GRRRLZ ROCK Anti-Men?
No, silly! GRRRLZ ROCK is all about encouraging and celebrating women, but that doesn't mean we don’t like men. There are a lot of men performing in the series with women, and we encourage men to come out to enjoy the amazing shows. No band has to be only GRRRLZ to perform, they simply have to support and uplift them.
What’s the deal with the VIP passes?
VIP passes are one of the things that make the GRRRLZ ROCK Festival so special. All of the performers, something over 150 individual participants, receive VIP passes. It gets you into all of the events during the month of November FREE (most of the shows) and 1/2 off to others. They also make an excellently autograph-able piece of memorabilia, and at certain shows you'll be able to buy a specific VIP pass with all the performers of the events signatures. There is also space available on the VIP Passes for sponsors place their logo. Since the passes are worn to every event by all the participants they get seen by many people throughout the month of November.
How do I get my hands on a VIP Pass?
Submit an application to perform in the festival.
How can I help?
There are lots of ways to help. We depend on local businesses to sponsor the events, venues to host them, women and their support systems to perform and GRRRLZ to volunteer. To learn more please contact us.
How are the acts chosen for the GRRRLZ ROCK festival?
Recruitment begins several months before the festival begins. Announcements were made on sites like Craigslist, Facebook, Instagram, and the Eugene Weekly. Bands and other acts which feature one or more women are encouraged to apply by sending us their band links.
