EVENT DESCRIPTION

Be part of something big this summer and rock out at the PNE in the Summer of ’23! The Pacific National Exhibition and School of Rock Vancouver have partnered to set a record for the most guitarists playing together at the Pacific Coliseum – and you can be part of it! Join over 500 musicians who will bring the Coliseum to life on August 27th with Bryan Adam’s hit “Summer of ‘69”!

Everyone from beginner to advanced guitarists can register to participate in this huge event! All you need is an electric guitar and a small guitar amp. School of Rock Vancouver will provide the music transcriptions, online tutorials and more through their revolutionary School of Rock Method App, so you can learn and practice before the big day.

HOW IT WILL WORK

Leading up to The Big Guitar RockOut at the PNE Fair show, you’ll have the opportunity to log into the School of Rock Method App where you’ll find everything you need to get ready including music transcriptions, online tutorials and other content specific to your experience level. You can choose to watch all content, or only what is relevant to you. It is completely self-paced, so you can schedule your learning and practice time whenever is most convenient to you! School of Rock Vancouver will also host a live online workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from professional instructors and ask questions.

On August 27th, you’ll arrive at the PNE Fair where you will check-in, collect your badge and t-shirt, and attend an orientation in the Garden Auditorium. After the orientation, all participants will head down to the Coliseum together, set-up, tune their guitars, and then RockOut! More details will be provided closer to the event directly to registered participants only. You must pre-register in order to participate. Registration fee is $29 plus applicable taxes.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A VIP commemorative badge and lanyard which will provide you with free one day general admission to the PNE on August 27th
• A commemorative School of Rock t-shirt only available to registered participants who register before July 31st, 2023. If you register after July 31st, t-shirt are subject to availability while supplies last. 
• Access to the full School of Rock Method App library from the day you register until August 27th, which will give you access to hundreds of music transcriptions, exercises and more! This app is only available to School of Rock students and as an exclusive gift only for The Big Guitar RockOut at the PNE Fair participants.
• Free tutorials and practice excercises specifically to learn Summer of '69 on guitar prior to the event, only available through the School of Rock Method App.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS & TERMS

You will need a few things in order to participate;

• You must be at least 12 years old in order to participate.
• Register online and complete all required waivers by the required deadline. There are two waivers to complete. (Participants from ages 12-18 require a parent or guardian to register and sign waivers on their behalf.)
• Parents and guardians must accompany their child to and from the event. Tickets to the PNE Fair are not included for parents and guardians accompanying children to the event, and must be purchased separately. 
• All pre-event forms and waivers must be fully completed in order to particiapte. Please follow instructions in your confirmation email to complete your registration in full after payment.
• Access to a mobile device or computer with internet access
• An electric or acoustic guitar (If you don’t have one, you can rent one from your local music store.We recommend Long & McQuade!)
• A small guitar amp (You must be able to hand-carry your amp. No large amps, stacks, carts or dolly’s are permitted)
• A guitar tuner, pics, strap, and extra strings
• All necessary cables including power and patch
• Chairs will not be provided. All participants are expected to stand during the performance.
• Attend the online workshop prior to the event
• Complete the required online tutorials in the School of Rock Method App appropriate to your level prior to the day of the event
• You must be available for the full day on August 27th to participate in the required orientation and the show itself
• Adhere to the School of Rock Vancouver’s Code of Conduct and Policies at all times. Failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Policies, or other rules as set by the event organizers may result in cancellation of your registration and removal from the event.
• Registration fees are final sale. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason. 
• Equipment storage coat-check will be available in the Garden Auditorium which can be used at your own risk to store equipment in between orientation and performance. You are responsible for your own property and equipment at all times without exception.
• You will need to provide your own transportation and parking. Parking is not included.
• Check your email for important notices and instructions from School of Rock Vancouver regularily. Make sure to allow emails from vancouver@schoolofrock. com and check your spam / junkmail box so that you don't miss any important communication.

KEY DATES

The following is a list of tentative key dates which are subject to change with our without notice. Please place these dates in your calendar. Additional details with more specific instructions, dates and times will be emailed to all registered participants as they become available. 

• May 24th - Media Announcement, Registration Open
• June 16th - Online Learning Material Released in the School of Rock Method App
• August 11th - Registration Closes / Last Day To Register
• August 2nd - Live Online Workshop / Q&A (Tentative Date - Time TBA)
• August 27th - The Big RockOut Live at the Pacific Coliseum! (11am check-in, 12pm orientation, 4:30pm show)

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration fees for the Big Guitar Rockout at the PNE Fair are final sale. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason. Registrations and tickets are non-transferable and no name changes are permitted for any reason.