FILTER Magazine’s fourth annual Culture Collide Festival will return to Los Angeles this October 9-13, bringing four days of incredible music, art, film and more to Echo Park. As one of the most buzzed about festivals of the fall season, Culture Collide will welcome performances by some of our favorite international artists to be announced soon.
We will be hosting our second annual Culture Collide Creative Summit, an exclusive two-day conference panel series during the fourth annual Culture Collide music festival in Los Angeles. All panels will be open to all Culture Collide wristband holders. The summit will bring together influential speakers from the music, entertainment and lifestyle industries with delegates from around the world to discuss brand partnerships, record sales, touring, digital marketing strategies and much more. The full line-up of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
More information on all aspects of the 2013 Culture Collide Festival will be announced soon!
FAQ
Q: Do festival wristbands guarantee entrance to all shows?
A: Yes, festival wristbands give you access to all shows pending venue capacity. We recommend arriving to each show early. Once the fire marshal says we are full…we are full!
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 US 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 for a chance to win great prizes. Full details on that coming soon.
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, international beer specials and free giveaways.
2. 2013 brings the second Music Industry Culture Collide Conference to the festival.Your wristband will give you access to the conference pending capacity. Stay tuned for the full conference schedule.
Q: Where do I pick up my wristband?
A: Pickup location will be in the Taix parking lot. Look for the Culture Collide tent in the parking lot next to Sunset Boulevard.
Q: Are tickets to individual shows available for purchase?
A: There will be a VERY SELECT number of tickets available at the Echoplex and at Taix nightly. Preference to all shows will be given to wristband holders.
Q: Can I hit up shows if I’m under 21? What about the 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: We sure do! Stay tuned for the line-up and schedule announcements!
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. Watch our venue tour here: http://youtu.be/3UK_bm-nfL4
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 Sunday 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 13.
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. We will announce details and an RSVP soon!
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: 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. We’ll be sharing ours via the FILTER Instagram (@FILTERmagazine).
Q: I know it’s LA, 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.