Observed arrival · 2026-11-02
Soundcheck Union’s DIY band support desk
A fan-run collective offers free spotlights, practical advice and deadline roundups for small pop punk, emo, alt and hardcore bands.
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●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
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ƒJS
- For
- DIY bands and fans in independent rock scenes
- Worth noticing
- The deadline board flags a Treefort date discrepancy and advises applying by the earlier date.
Field notes
The submission flow asks for a band name, Instagram handle, streaming link, merch link, optional city, and a one-line introduction. The deadline board includes application fees and cautions readers to confirm details on official pages; one listing calls out a disagreement between a portal date and a festival’s own page. The planned application-fee fund is explicitly described as not open, with future details expected on Instagram.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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