are safe for people of all identities / backgrounds
feel inclusive & welcoming
feature up & coming independent alternative bands
happen in unique spots, including tattoo shops, art galleries, and micro-breweries
are great places to meet new friends!
Ballpark Figure Booking is the project of Basia Kurlender. She is usually the person booking the bands, designing the flyers, calling the venues, making the Instagram reels, schlepping the audio equipment, & running sound.
Basia began booking shows in 2017 as the general manager & event coordinator of WPIR Pratt Radio. She has booked 70+ bands at 30+ concerts & live radio sessions, and created the WPIR Spring Fling Music Fest, a two-day broadcasted music festival.
Basia also currently owns and operates Great Better Best, a graphic design studio whose clients include Snapchat, Nike, McDonald’s, Venmo, Peloton, and Vans.
For musicians:
We respect you AND the audience. Our shows are inclusive of performers + staff + audience members from ALL backgrounds and identities.
We generally draw 40-110 people to our events.
We take a promotion-forward approach to concerts. We utilize social platforms and tools, like Instagram Reels, to expand the reach of each show. We also hang printed flyers around town.
We think it's important to pay bands! Each show is different, but we try our hardest to make it happen every time.
If you'd like to work with us, please send us an email. We may not be able to respond to your message due to the high volume of submissions, but we'll definitely read your message.
For sponsors:
Sponsoring local DIY shows provides an opportunity for brands to create meaningful, long-term connections with our audience, all while enhancing visibility and credibility at the community level.
We've worked with compoanies like D'Addario and Bitchin' Sauce to promote their products and brands to our audience.
When you partner with us, you'll benefit from our advertising and design background, allowing us to create impactful, refined promotional graphics that elevate your brand in the context of our events.
For a full list of benefits & information, please contact us for a link to our Sponsorship Deck!