SPARKcon

We want YOU to join our LGBTQ+ Musicians Showcase lineup!

This year, we're thrilled to be taking our showcase all online. Rather than one continuous multi-hour showcase like those we have presented in previous years, our showcase will be taking the form of a daily happy hour broadcast to take place Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 2 from approximately 6:00-6:40 PM Eastern time, with one band performing per day.

In particular, we are excited about this opportunity to showcase artists who normally wouldn't be able to attend IBMA. Preference in selections will be given to those acts that are based internationally and/or who include BIPOC members in their lineups.

Are you or your band eligible for our showcase? We want to know about you! Please fill out our online submission form so that we may consider you for the lineup. Submissions are due by the end of the day on September 9!

https://forms.gle/qNG37Mdxo1q9RMqh9

SPARKcon is a community project built by strengthening and expanding personal relationships over the course of a full year and culminating in the large street event it has become known for. In the face of COVID-19, we see that our process runs counter to recommended social distance guidelines. Furthermore, we see many members of our team redirecting their creativity and volunteerism to respond to the current crisis.

As a result, we will pause SPARKcon for 2020 and encourage our folks to continue to help Raleigh get through this crisis and re-imagine a better SPARKcon 2021!

Todd was a founding member of the SPARKcon family and a bobblehead for many years. His creative spirit, engineer mind, and drive to make Raleigh a weirder, more collaborative, and generous place made him a beloved member of our community. We know many of you will want to pay your respects. Information on his service is below.

Please join us to celebrate the life of Todd Delk

Sunday, November 10, 2019
9:30 - 11:00 am

North Carolina Museum of Art
East Building
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Details:
8:00am - Bike Ride to Service
For those interested, meet at Boulted Bread for a 5-mile ride on Todd’s bike lanes and trails.
See the route - https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1sUvixbybKwPXodJAFeyG4djWakAMvPwr&shorturl=1&ll=35.79117476372347%2C-78.67626999999999&z=14

9:30am - Service Gathering

10:00am - 11:00am - Memorial Service
Service held in NCMA Museum Auditorium, East Building

2:30pm - 5:30pm - Informal Gathering at London Bridge Pub
Grab a pint and share a story at Todd’s favorite place to watch soccer
Located at 110 E Hargett St, Raleigh

Donations in Todd’s memory can be made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy at http://bit.ly/trailsfortodd

Make a Donation Check this out! I just made a donation to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to support their year end fund raising efforts. You should too! Check out their website here

The dedicated street painters at SPARKcon xiv putting on the finishing touches on the last day.
📸: @ Warehouse District