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PE Nice 7-21 — File 23-0766
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000013
File #: 22-005527
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: NICE, an LLC aka Get To The Gig
Boston
Event name: NICE
Description: NICE, a fest is a music festival that is
ticketed at 2 venues in Davis Square. We hope to
include our FREE Vendor Market at Statue Park that is
also open to the public! Think a mini Somerville Flea, but
at Statue Park - records, vintage, art, handmade goods,
etc.
Location: Statue Park in Davis Square.
Date(s): July 21, 22, and 23
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 10am
Event starts at (time): 12pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 12am
Event ends at (time): 10pm
Entertainment: Last year we had a radio DJ set up, this
year we hope to do the same.
Temporary Structures: Tents, Tables and Umbrella's
only. Maybe some clothing racks.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 2500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 2500
Total Somerville residents attending: 1000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: FREE
What is your budget for this event: $0
Social or cultural benefits:
NICE, a fest will host it's 2nd annual fest in Davis at both
Crystal Ballroom and The Rockwell July 21-23, 2023.
Last year we brought over 2500 people to Davis over 3
days. We plan to do the same if not more this year.
Financial benefits:
Bringing over 2500 people to the area to shop, eat, drink
and listen to live music!
Event Contact: Alex Pickert
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We market this event heavily via get2thegigbos.com and
niceafest.com with street team, digital ads, etc. Last year
we had coverage from Boston Globe, Herald, DIG,
Vanyaland, Allston Pudding and more.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Bathrooms available at Somerville Theatre, and Crystal
Ballroom as well as Rockwell and Foundry on Elm for
fest attendees.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
7/29/2022 + 7/30/2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved