Rockfest promoter provides details

As reported in the Star-Revue and elsewhere, the Port Authority has rented out Pier 9 to a music promoter for the weekend of October 11-12. The promoter hopes to sell 8,000 tickets each day. This has been planned thus far without any oversight from the community or any elected official, The Port Authority can basically do whatever it wants with its property. However, CB6 District Manager was contacted back in August, and he met with the promoter, the Port Authority and the 76th Precinct for a pre-concert discussion. Hammerman raised a number of points of potential concern and was promised a fact sheet. 

The fact sheet has finally been provided, an in the interests of a smooth going event, this will be the subject of CB 6’s September meeting of its Parks Committee. The meeting will take place at the Miccio Center and start at 6:30 PM.

The promoter provided a three page fact sheet on its letterhead, which we reprint below:

ESCAPE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Red Hook Fact Sheet
October 11-12, 2014
General Info
 October 11-12, 2014
 Genres: Electronic, Rock, Indie
 Affordable Ticket Prices: $100 for 2 days
 Capacity of 8,000 people per day
 Age: 18+ (Highest age minimum in NYC for festivals)
 Music from 1pm-11pm
 Brunch catered by local red hook restaurants for artists, fans, and some
community members starting at 12pm
 Entry gate for General Admission attendees is located at the corner of Van Brunt
& Degraw Streets
o Queuing will take place inside the venue to avoid any lines in streets,
sidewalks or bike paths
 The Festival Venue will be located on Pier 9A, which is the open pier roughly
parallel to Kane Street.
 For information the producers can be contacted at [email protected]
Community Investment
 1.5% of General Admission Ticket Sales to local Non-Profits
 Future investment in Red Hook community programs
 Local Food trucks
 Local artwork and artists
 Highlighting the history and the area
o Sea Container & Distilleries
 Sustainability Commitment
o Partnering with Clean Vibes
Transportation
 Ferry Transportation from Manhattan will handle up to 6,000 people per day
 Bus Shuttle from Williamsburg can handle 1,000-1,500
 No Parking on website
o Cars are highly discouraged
 Security personnel on street directing foot traffic and at B61 bustop
 Dedicated Uber pickupESCAPE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Red Hook Fact Sheet
October 11-12, 2014
 Cooperation with 76th Precinct
 Ample bicycle parking will be available
Accommodation
 Partnering with local motels/hotels
 Red Hook Airbnb Link on Website
o Residents can rent their apartments to weekend travelers
Job Opportunities
 Security
1. Licensed guards living in the community, who also hold a F94 or F04, can
complete an employee application, be added to the NYS Security Roster and placed
on the security call for this event.
2. Unlicensed guards complete the NYS mandated training, submit to finger
printing for a criminal background check and file the NYS application to become a
security guard though CSS.
When NYS issues a transaction number and adds the guard to the CSS roster, the
guard can be added to the events security call
Email [email protected] for more information
 Merchandise and Other Staffing Positions
o Email [email protected] for more information
Vendors
 Brooklyn and Red Hook Food Trucks
o Email [email protected] for an application
 Brooklyn and Red Hook Arts & Crafts Vendors
o Email [email protected] for an application
Artists
o Feature Red Hook artists and artwork at the festival

o Email [email protected] for more information
o 1 slot for Red Hook Band/DJ to perform at Escape
Branding & Ads
o Heavily Discounted Banner advertisements for local businesses and Red Hook at
venue
o $1,000 for Red Hook business banners on containers
Local Businesses
o Partner with local bars and restaurants to drive foot traffic before and after event
o Local restaurants and food trucks can apply to be food vendors. Email
[email protected] for an application

[email protected]