Berkeley
Welcome!
Here you will find up to date information about what's going on in the WCS Berkeley Chapter. It's easy to find who to contact, where to go and when it's all happening! If you need to reach us, please follow the link below to email the Berkeley Managers.
Please make sure that you membership is current. Non-members are ineligible to win. RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP
IF YOU NEED TO REACH THE BERKELEY CHAPTER MANAGER PLEASE EMAIL: Berkeley@Westcoastsongwriters.org
FAQ's...about the Berkeley Chapter:
If this doesn't answer you question, please contact me at berkeley@westcoastsongwriters.org
Q: Where does the Berkeley Chapter event occur?
A: Freight and Salvage (2020 Addison Street, 510-644-2020 (tel:510-644-2020) )
Admission $8.50 ($6.50 advance, before doors open)
Doors open 7:00. Sign-up 7:00 to 7:30. Performance 7:30
Sign-up is on a first-come basis, maximum is 20 songs per night. Get there early if you want to perform. Most members arrive before 7, buy discounted tickets at the box office, and then line up to sign-up. Show your card when you sign-up. Audience is welcome, let your fans know about the event. Only WCS members are eligible to compete, but non-members can sign-up at 7:25 if there’s room available. If you join WCS in person the night of the competition, your admission fee is waived.
Q: I'm a student who's interested in joining and I just wanted to verify that the cost for a student is $40 per year.
A: You're correct, student membership is $40. Make sure you bring current student ID or proof of enrollment with you in person.
Q: How much does it cost to join WCS?
A: Annual membership dues are $90-Regular, $119-Band, $150-Contributor, $40-Student.
Q: I'm curious about what the timeframe of a year's membership is. Must I wait until October to join, or Is it possible to join now and have the membership prorated?
A: Membership is for one year from the date YOU join. You can join anytime and come to any WCS event. You can compete anywhere from October to June. Best Song winners from Berkeley compete in the Playoffs in July. Best Song of the Year winners from all chapters compete in the Finals in August.
Q: May I sign up for membership online or in person.
A. It's easy to sign up online but you can also pay at the event (ticket price at the Freight is waived if you pay for a WCS membership at the door.)
Q: I signed up for an individual membership under my name, but I have a band. My band mates don't have memberships, but if they are available can they play with me? Does that disqualify us from the WCS competition? If I pay for a band membership and if my band isn't available, can I play solo and still be a part of the competition?
A: An individual member can perform with anyone they want, or even have other people perform for them (the Freight charges everyone who comes in equally). If you get a band membership, you can perform solo and your band members can too. With either membership type, you are eligible to compete.
Q: How will you know I am a member when I come to compete?
A: Bring your membership card. If you just joined and have not yet received your card yet, send an email to ian@westcoastsongwriters.org and he'll send you an membership confirmation email to print out and bring to the event.
Q: I joined WCS at another chapter and paid the dues. Can I participate in the Berkeley chapter songwriting session tonight??
A: Yes. Bring your card or an email confirmation of your membership. If you didn’t receive your card yet, send an email to ian@westcoastsongwriters.org and he'll send you an membership confirmation email to print out and bring to the event.
Q: Can I perform if I’m not a member of WCS?
A; There’s a maximum of 20 songs per competition and WCS members have priority. If there's room on the list at 7:25, non-members can sign-up to perform but are not eligible to compete
Q: Do WCS members have to pay admission at the venues?
A: Some chapters have free venues, but at the Berkeley venue, the Freight and Salvage, tickets for are $8.50, $6.50 advance, same price for performers and audience.
Q: I see that the admission is $2 less if paid "in advance." how can I pay the admission in advance?
A: “In advance” means before doors open at 7. Advance tickets can be purchased from the box office or online.
Q: I love to hear songwriters perform. Is the monthly competition open to the public?
A: Anyone can attend the event.
Q: I wanted to verify if there is an event soon?
A: Check the calendar on www.westcoastsongwriters.org. The info is also on the calendar at www.freightandsalvage.org.
Q: How early should I get there to ensure I am eligible to perform stage?
A: Signup is from 7 to 7:30pm, with a 20-song maximum. It’s on a first-come basis, so get there early if you want to perform.
Q: How many songs can I sing at a competition?
A: Our limit is 20 songs per night. If less than 10 people sign-up, you can sing 2 songs.( However, this almost never happens in Berkeley, usually it’s just 1 song per person).
Q: Last week I won the competition for best song in San Rafael. Can I sing the same song in Berkeley, or do I need to bring a new song?
A: You can sing the same song or another, it's up to you. Each song is eligible to win once a season in each venue.
Q: I already won Best Song in Berkeley this season. Can I still perform in Berkeley or do I have to go to another venue until next season?
A: You can still perform in Berkeley even if you won. You can win twice a season with different songs. You can perform the same song that already won, but you will not be eligible to compete.
Q: Is there a piano or keyboard already provided there?
A: Yes, there is a grand piano at the Freight.
Q: Just wondering who the judges are?
A: The names of the judges and all other info is emailed every month to the Berkeley Mailing List.
Q: May I ask who the judge is for tomorrow night event
A: I'll put you on the email list, oh wait, actually you're on the list. I sent out the info about the judges today. If it isn’t in your inbox, check your Spam folder and add WCS Berkeley as a contact.
Q: How can I get emails about the event?
A: Berkeley chapter has our own email list, separate from the main WCS email list. We send out 1 email a month, a few days before our event. To get on Berkeley’s email list, make sure your email address is on the sign-up sheet., so make sure you are getting emails from Berkeley@westcoastsongwriters.org
PLEASE NOTE: We request that members line up a half hour early for a spot and YES! we do have a grand piano for members' convenience!
Best Song and Best Performance winners receive:
Premium Artist Service Package, from Noisy Planet which includes hosting up to 20 songs, 5 photos, and your bio, plus they’ll distribute one album to iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, Napster and others. In addition you will receive 100 personalized promo cards promoting you as a featured artist on Noisy Planet.
Hosted by experienced songwriters, Works in Progress is an opportunity to receive constructive criticism on your finished or unfinished song. Open only to WCS Members: FREE However, join at the door and you can participate the same evening.
WCS offers a number of social mixers throughout the year. Come and join the fun, chat with friends, meet new friends and network in a very relaxed and enjoyable space. We truly encourage our members to collaborate, support and build community spirit!
Come join us at the next All Chapter Event!
Songwriting Competitions:
Song Screenings
NOT held in Berkeley, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.
CD Mail-In Service
Works in Progress
NOT held in Berkeley, but are open to any WCS Active member at our other locations.
Social Mixers, Seminars, Workshops for all members to enjoy...
This Month's Winners
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