[Translate to English:] Quickguide

How does the  band trip work?
On our homepage you can choose between the countries Argentina, Spain, Paraguay and Jamaica. Read all the information and click the request button. Then you select your band trip experiences, such as the recording of a CD and the making of a music video without a concert. In case you only want to go on a holiday in order to write new songs, you can also decide to select nothing. Accommodation and someone to accompany you is included in every trip. Then you have to send your non-binding request. Within a few days, you will receive an individual offer concerning your trip via email. When you’re happy with our offer, we will send you a PDF file, including a contract with all necessary details. All you have to do then is to print this contract, sign it and send it by post to our address. Now you have booked your band trip. We have chosen this way to book your band trip deliberately as this helps us to arrange a band trip that fits you best!  Hence, all band trips are unique.

Size of band
Your band should consist of at least four people. Of course, you can ask friends to accompany you. Simply use the according box within your request form to let us know.

Booking of flight and transfer
Please note that all prices given DO NOT include flights! Here you can book flights on favourite conditions: www.billigfluege.de, www.billiger-fliegen.de, www.swoodoo.com or book directly with the airline. We can recommend our South American partner “TAM Airlines”. We are happy to assist you with the booking of your flight. Destinations: Asuncion (Silvio Pettirossi) / Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) / Jamaica (Montego-Bay or Kingston) / Malaga (Airport Malaga)

Your instruments
Bring your own instruments, such as guitars, basses, snares, sticks and cymbal. We will provide the rest. You can take 2 x 23 kg luggage and hand luggage on a long-distance flight. In case you are going to Malaga, you can take your instruments as hand luggage on board or bring them in a minivan.

How long in advance you should book & course of the trip
We have to receive your binding acceptance of our contract at least 45 days before the trip takes place. All you have to do then is take the correct airplane. A travelling companion will be waiting at your chosen destination. One of our team will pick you up at the airport and will be available to you for assistance during your whole trip.

Passport & Visa
If you want to go to South America or Jamaica you will need a valid passport. On the day of travel, this passport has to be valid for at least another six month. European band members do not need a visa. In case a band member has got a passport that is not European, you should contact the responsible embassy and find out whether this member will need a visa.

songs & recording studio & producer
Your songs should be ready to be recorded. You will have to know lyrics, melodies, rhythm and speed before you go on your trip. This will save time and your trip will be less stressful. In case you get ideas for new songs while you are on your trip, we will have enough time to take those ideas into consideration and eventually use them for the production. You will be supported and accompanied by our producer team, while you are recording your songs. They will help you wherever they can in order to produce the perfect CD with you. Moreover, they will be responsible for the mastering. One month after your trip, your CD will be ready. Our goal: to produce an extraordinary CD, which we can show off with together.

Finances (Financing tips?) There are radio stations, newspapers, hair dressers, driving schools, and takeaways all around you. Simply visit them and ask for a sponsorship. As a thank you, you can offer them your support. You could for instance position their logo in your future booklet or send them video messages while you are on your band trip. Be creative  and let your imagination run wild.  From our experiences we know that many people are willing to support such a trip and are happy to help you to realise it. The link below will lead you to a nationwide support programme – sorted by the German Federal States: http://www.foerderer.initiative-musik.de/suchen.php

Recording & further travels
After having finished the recording of your CD (e.g. in Paraguay) you’d like to stay for a while and discover the continent on your own? We are happy to give you any further advice and information and for a small fee you can also leave your instruments with us (Safe Luggage Service).

Currency & Vaccination & Dangers & Language & Living Costs
Visa- and Mastercard are accepted in all our target countries (we offer to you). Our recommendation: take a bit of money for your journey and then use your card when you are on the spot. Each of you should have received the standard vaccinations. In case you choose to go to Jamaica or South America, we would recommend to contact your General Practitioner (GP) in order to find out which vaccinations you could possibly need. Don’t worry! The countries and cities you will be staying in are safe. The person, who will accompany your trip, will provide all necessary insider-information and will be there for you at all times. Do you speak English, Spanish or German? In that case you won’t have any problems to communicate. The living costs in all Freshwater locations are less than in Germany.