Strumfest - Big Screen Play/Sing along
A Strumfest is a gathering of people having fun, singing and playing together. A modern take on a jam, where everyone can join in. The Gold Coast and Hinterland strummers group www.downtomeet.com/strummers has been running them for several years. Originally formed as a Meetup group and now a Down To Meet group.
The main focus of the event is a big screen with synchronized lyrics and chords, and a backing track to play along with. It requires a host to lead the singing, select the playlist and set the whole thing up in the first place. The backing tracks have been specifically sequenced for the task. This process started around 2012 and the database of available songs has continued to grow steadily.
The events are announced on the down to meet website and people are invited to attend, although lots of people do just come to the regular monthly strumfest sessions as spectators.
We also conduct Saturday Strummers Live Facebook events at www.facebook.com/groups/strumfest
The main focus of the event is a big screen with synchronized lyrics and chords, and a backing track to play along with. It requires a host to lead the singing, select the playlist and set the whole thing up in the first place. The backing tracks have been specifically sequenced for the task. This process started around 2012 and the database of available songs has continued to grow steadily.
The events are announced on the down to meet website and people are invited to attend, although lots of people do just come to the regular monthly strumfest sessions as spectators.
We also conduct Saturday Strummers Live Facebook events at www.facebook.com/groups/strumfest