F.A.Q.

1. Where is the fest?
2. When does the fest start & end?
3. Where can I stay?
4. Will there be food & drink at the fest?
5. Can I smoke or vape in the venue?
6. Can I vend at the fest?
7. Can my project play Friday or Saturday?
8. What if I want to help with the fest in a volunteer role?

WHERE IS THE FEST?

FLAW will be held at PROTOTYPE COLLECTIVE in Cleveland, OH.  

Due to the nature of DIY spaces and events, and the ever-widening crackdown on these autonomous spaces, we prefer to keep the exact address offline publicly, but will happily discuss the location if you email or DM us on Instagram. You will receive the location once your ticket is purchased via the website for ticket purchases beginning Saturday June 1st.

If you have never been to Prototype Collective before, here are a couple things to know:

• TO GET TO THE FEST: Please try and carpool or otherwise use public transportation. or ride-shares to get to and from the fest. You can park at any Park & Ride station on the RTA Red Line (which goes directly to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport if you are flying in) and take any Red Line RTA train (link to PDF for train schedule) to the West Blvd-Cudell Station and it is less than a block away. A non-PDF link to the schedule for the train is here.
   
• The Red Line runs from the airport West to East with the last stop being the Stokes-Windermere Station in East Cleveland, and vice-versa.  Fares begin at $2.50 per trip, but you can buy a day pass for $5, along with many other options. The last Eastbound train on Saturdays departs the West Blvd-Cudell Station at 1:39 AM. The last Westbound train on Saturdays departs the West Blvd-Cudell Station at 12:52 AM. 

• DO NOT PARK BEHIND THE BUILDING. That space is reserved, you will get towed. 
  
  
•  If parking nearby, please do so at the West Blvd-Cudell RTA Station, which is on the north side of Detroit Ave, near the intersection of West Blvd, Cudell Ave and W 101st Street, or use street parking on Detroit Ave or West Blvd. 
  
  
• Enter the building from the back door. Show is on the 5th Floor and is accessible by stairs. The fest Instagram will have a video and photo guide to accessing the venue soon. If you are not able to walk up stairs or have other mobility/accessibility issues, contact us and we will arrange for you to use an elevator that is not available to the general public.
  
  
• Absolutely no graffiti, littering, outside drinking, or any other generally stupid behavior in the nearby neighborhood will be tolerated. You will be banned from the fest immediately if you disrespect the neighborhood and compromise the safety and sustainability of this space with the surrounding community.

Pay attention to the FLAW Fest Instagram and this site for more updates. 

WHEN DOES THE FEST START & END?

Doors will open at 7:30 PM on Friday 10/11/2024, sets will begin at 8:00 PM, and we will end the show by 12:00 AM. 

Doors will open at 2:30 PM on Saturday 10/12/2024, sets will begin at 3:00 PM, and we will end the show by 12:00 AM. 

On Satuday there will be 5 blocks of 4 acts, with 5-10 minute breaks between acts, and a 20 minute break between blocks. Plenty of time to stretch your legs, go outside, go to the bathroom, and socialize with fellow noise maniacs! 

WHERE CAN I STAY?

If you are looking to split transportation or lodging, we have set up a ride/room-share spreadsheet here. Remember any information shared on this document will be viewable by the public at large.

Anywhere off of the RTA Red Line would be ideal if you are looking for hotels or airbnbs. Hotels closer to the airport or in downtown (NOT just outside downtown) would be the nicer ones, if that matters. Neighborhoods like Gordon Square, Ohio City, and Tremont are hip and nearby the venue, with plenty of bars and restaurants and usually more airbnb rentals. Further out, Lakewood is a nice area with lots of similar options, with a slightly more quiet vibe. 

WILL THERE BE FOOD & DRINK AT THE FEST?

YES! We will be taking pizza orders at the end of the first, second, and third blocks and distributing pizzas or slices at the "bar" area - we will do our best to accommodate topping requests. You're welcome to bring your good but please be advised for this event we ask that NO outside food that is not vegetarian or vegan be brought inside the venue. 

Bottled water will be provided free of charge for everyone.

We will have a selection of beverages available. Dr Pepper will be plentiful for damn sure.

More details TBA, pay attention to Instagram for more details. 

CAN I SMOKE OR VAPE IN THE VENUE?

NO. This will be strictly enforced as there are people working, performing, and attending the fest with varying severity of allergies and other sensitivities to smoke, etc. You will be able to smoke and vape outside the venue, and if you are to watch every act in a block you will still have a 20 minute break every 90 minutes or so in order to smoke/vape.  

CAN I VEND AT THE FEST?

YES! We will have options of half-tables for $40 and full-table for $80. Please contact us to discuss vending. Purchasing a full table for vending space will include entry for 1 person. Discounted entry will be available for those purchasing a half-table or any full-table vendor needing a second person for your table. 

We will also be providing a "open use" table for attendees to offer some of their noise to other fest-goers. We ask you to be considerate of others and not abuse this by taking up a bunch of space. We'll just take your stuff off the table if you do. 

CAN MY PROJECT PLAY FRIDAY OR SATURDAY?

No, and kindly please do not ask. This was a very intentionally curated event, please enjoy.

WHAT IF I WANT TO HELP WITH THE FEST IN A VOLUNTEER ROLE?

You can contact us via email or Instagram DM to discuss further, but if you are not a Cleveland local it is unlikely we will need your help. Thanks though!