WELCOME!
WELCOME TO THE DBE FAMILY!
We are very proud of being the featured entertainment for the biggest and best events in the country. We take pride in offering some of the best per-gig pay in the industry, with opportunity for growth.
You are joining a community of dedicated professionals who all hold each other to the highest standards possible, and we are delighted to have you.
EXPECTATIONS
We expect every team member to:
Maintain a positive attitude
Be a team player
Show up on time
Strive for excellence
Memorize all lyrics and choreography
RESOURCES - BAND PORTAL
We know your first show takes prep, so we’ve created videos and resources to help you succeed. While we don’t hold regular rehearsals, everything you need is available in our online Band Member Portal to support our standard of excellence.
Take a few minutes to explore the portal, looking specifically for
Charts
Board Recordings
Policies - Code of Conduct, Getting Paid, Travel Policies, etc
Wardrobe Guides
WARDROBE GUIDES
First impressions count. Musicians and techs must follow the dress code outlined in gig emails for all performances and client interactions.
Be Professional:
Dress neatly and appropriately. Grooming should reflect professionalism and care.
All Black Soundcheck:
All staff must wear all black to soundcheck: black jeans, joggers, shirts, sweaters, or button-downs, suited to the season and style.
Essential Items:
While most costumes are provided by DBE, musicians are expected to supply certain essential pieces. Review the wardrobe guides below to confirm you have all the essentials in your closet.
GETTING PAID
Payments are handled through an app called Melio. After you’re booked on your first gig, you will receive an email from accounting (accounting@downtownbandentertainment.com) requesting your payment preference and a W-9.
Once your bank info is entered and W-9 is completed, you’ll be able to receive payment, which is scheduled the Wednesday before a gig. Funds typically arrive in 3–5 business days. You are not required to set up a Melio account, but creating one lets you track payments and update your info anytime.
COMMUNICATION - WTG
We communicate with band members through Where’s The Gig (WTG), our gig management portal. All gig invites and final details will be sent via WTG. To make sure we get get you booked on gigs, follow these steps:
Check your email for your login credentials
Add admin@wheresthegig.com to your email contact list, so these emails don't go to your junk folder
Explore the tutorial videos below to familiarize yourself with the system.
SQ4U APP
DBE uses in-ear monitors on stage via the SQ4U app so that musicians can personalize their own mix before and during the show. Before the gig, download the SQ4U app to your phone. At the soundcheck of your first gig, the Band Leader or Lead Vocalist will help you get online and get your mix set up.
ONBOARDING FORM
If you haven’t already, please fill out this Musician Onboarding Form no later than one week from when you first visit this page so that we can enter your profile into our systems.