JUNK! involves is a multitude of things. it's a publication, show promotion, photography, an art magazine, and more. overall, though, JUNK! is meant to be a community, especially for musicians and artists within the los angeles county music scene. here's how it works:

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Show Promotion:

Every month, JUNK! puts together 1-2 shows with local musicians across LA county. JUNK! handles everything; from booking the venue to securing volunteers to even making sure there will be a photographer on site for each band (sometimes JUNK! takes the photos, too!) we also work to secure a backline for the show. JUNK! makes every show flyer and promotes it on social media for at least one week before each show.

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Funds

the money made from a show at the door will be split up between JUNK! and the bands as such: 

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• 50% of funds go to JUNK!*

• 50% is split up amongst the bands who play 

• The minimum that a band will be paid for a JUNK! show is $40. If the 50% calculation is greater than $40, the bands will receive more. If the 50% calculation is less than $40, bands will still receive $40. 

• if there is a venue fee, 50% is calculated after this fee is subtracted

• in the case that a show is a benefit/fundraiser show, bands may receive less payment, which will be communicated prior to booking. JUNK! takes 0% from benefit/fundraiser shows.

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all the funds that JUNK! generates from shows goes straight back into JUNK! so we can put together more events and continue to keep our platform up and running. our funds are utilized to purchase sound equipment (our mixer, PA speakers, microphones, cables, etc.), pay venue fees, rent generators for underground shows, etc.** 

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The PA system JUNK! uses is also available for anyone to rent for shows! See PA System rental information here.

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*Quynn, JUNK! founder, is also in a band (Princess Cut). For JUNK! shows that Princess Cut is playing, door funds will be split equally between all bands

**money that JUNK! generates from shows is never pocketed by the founder. JUNK! funds are kept in a separate checking account and kept track of via accounting sheets.

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Publication:

JUNK! is also an online and printed publication. we interview bands, visual artists, venue owners, etc. from across LA county in order to provide a platform for them to share their work, which deserves all the recognition it can get. JUNK! also publishes opinion and news pieces, which can be submitted at junkpunkshow@gmail.com or our contact page. we want to publish your work!

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JUNK! has a large team of writers who contribute articles to the webzine each month. If you would like to join our team, sign up here!

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the printed publication is released randomly throughout the year (as often as possible).

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Community:

Overall, JUNK! is a community. our goal is to provide a safe space for everyone, coming together to experience art and music. we want to build a music scene that supports each other, that uplifts musicians and artists, and that brings people together.

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