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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 MIND TRAVEL SPEV2661Town of Barnstable, MA June 22, 2026 Record No: SPEV-26-61 Special One Day License - Alcohol and/or Entertainment Status: Active Submitted On: 6/5/2026 Primary Location 135 SOUTH STREET Hyannis, MA 02601 Owner BARNSTABLE, TOWN OF (MUN) 367 MAIN STREET HYANNIS, MA 02601 Business Information Business/Affiliation/Group Name:* The MindTravel Foundation Business Address:* 303 South Broadway Suite 105 Tarrytown NY 10593 Organizational Status* Non-Profit Type of Non-Profit* 501(c)(3) Contact/Mgr. Name:* Murray Hidary Contact Cell Phone:* 646-637-2442 Contact Email Address:* info@mindtravel.com General Event Information Event Name:* Live-to-Headphone "Silent" Piano Experience Affiliation or Group* The MindTravel Foundation Event Description:* The MindTravel Live-to-Headphone Silent Piano Experience is a passive, low- impact cultural arts event featuring live music delivered exclusively through wireless headphones. Attendees gather in a designated area to listen to an original, ambient piano performance, creating a highly organized and serene experience for participants without causing a public disturbance. Operational & Logistical Details: Audio Control & Noise Mitigation: This is a "silent" event. The artist performs live on a digital keyboard. The audio is transmitted directly to wireless LED headphones worn by attendees. There is no external amplification, loudspeakers, or public sound disturbance, making the event virtually silent to passersby. Setup and Equipment: Setup is minimal and non-invasive. It typically includes one digital piano placed inside a sculptured baby grand piano, 2 pop up canopies (10x10 for check in and audio equipment), a wireless transmitter, and 2 folding tables (check in and hold audio equipment). No heavy staging or structural alterations are required. Crowd & Traffic Management: Attendees remain seated or stationary on blankets/towels within a designated footprint for the duration of the 60-to-90-minute performance. The event is fully ticketed and monitored by staff to ensure pathways, sidewalks, and emergency exits remain completely unobstructed. Public Safety & Waste Management: MindTravel staff manages check-in and checkout to maintain an orderly flow of traffic. The event generates minimal to no waste, and staff conducts a thorough sweep of the area immediately following the conclusion of the experience to leave the space in pristine condition. Total Guests Expected:* 250 Event Website: https://www.mindtravel.com Type of License:* Entertainment Beer & Wine on Town Property is ONLY permitted at the following locations: Hyannis Village Green Hyannis Harbor Overlook Aselton Park Applications for alcohol on any other town-owned property will not be considered. Premise Description:* Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park - on the grass Will this Event be Catered?* No Will a fee of any kind be charged?* Yes Admission Charge:* 45 Will food be served at this event? * No Event Dates and Times Event Date:* 07/10/2026 Event Start Time:* 7PM Event End Time:* 9PM Setup & Breakdown Dates and Times Setup Date: 07/10/2026 Setup Time: 3pm-6:30pm Breakdown Date: 07/10/2026 Breakdown Time: 9pm-11pm Entertainment Information Please select all types of entertainment that will be present at the event. Live Performing Arts (Music/Theater/Dance)Cinemas Recorded Music/CD Player/Radio Amusement Rides/Inflatables Number of Rides or Inflatables* 0 Other Will Entertainment be Amplified* Non-Amplified Detailed Description of Proposed Live Performing Art:* 1. Artistic Concept & Presentation The proposed activity is a live, contemporary piano performance by composer Murray Hidary under the artistic project MindTravel. The performance features original, improvisational, and evocative ambient music intended to offer a peaceful, meditative cultural experience for the community. The presentation is entirely passive and stationary, designed to harmonize seamlessly with the natural or urban surroundings of the venue. 2. Technical Setup & "Silent" Broadcast Technology To eliminate public noise distraction and adhere strictly to local sound ordinances, the performance utilizes advanced wireless audio technology: The Instrument: The artist performs live on a digital keyboard/electronic piano. The Broadcast: The audio signal from the piano is fed directly into a low- power, localized radio transmitter located at the performance station. The Reception: The music is broadcast exclusively to specialized, wireless multi-channel headphones worn by the audience. Acoustic Impact: There are no loudspeakers, stage monitors, or external audio amplification systems used. To any observer passing by outside the immediate audience footprint , the event is completely silent. 3. Operational Logistics & Site Footprint Equipment Profiles: The physical footprint is exceptionally minimal and non- invasive. Setup consists of one digital keyboard on a portable stand, a small wireless transmitter, a battery power source, and two 6-foot table (check in/utilized for the distribution and sanitization of headphones and holding audio equipment). No heavy staging, rigging, trussing, or structural alterations are required. Audience Layout: Attendees are instructed to bring their own yoga mats, lawn chairs, or blankets. They remain stationary within a clearly defined, pre- approved perimeter for the duration of the performance. Load-In / Load-Out: Due to the compact nature of the equipment , load-in and load-out are same day, utilizing standard passenger or light commercial vehicles without disrupting local traffic flow. 4. Crowd Management, Safety, & Compliance Capacity Control: The event is fully ticketed (via pre-registration), allowing staff to strictly cap attendance at the venue’s authorized capacity limits. Ingress & Egress: Dedicated MindTravel staff manages a organized check-in line to distribute headphones, ensuring that public walkways, sidewalks, and emergency access lanes remain entirely unobstructed. Environmental Impact: Attendees are seated throughout the performance, resulting in zero turf or structural wear to the site. Staff conducts a comprehensive post-event sweep to ensure the space is left completely clear of refuse. Adheres by a strict 'leave no trace' policy.  Applicant Signature NOTICE: Any misstatement in this application or violation of the applicable town ordinances, bylaws or regulations shall be considered sufficient cause for refusal, suspension, or revocation of any and all licenses. I warrant the truth of the forgoing statement under the pains and penalty of perjury. Applicant Signature* Murray Hidary Jun 5, 2026 06/07/2026 To: Town of Barnstable 367 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601 Subject: Detailed Event Narrative for MindTravel Live-to-Headphone Silent Piano Permit Application To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of MindTravel, I am pleased to submit this detailed event narrative and cover letter in support of our application for a business license and event permit. We are proposing to host a MindTravel Live-to-Headphone Silent Piano Experience, a unique, low-impact cultural arts performance. Our goal is to provide a serene, meditative musical experience for the local community that celebrates public spaces while maintaining absolute respect for the surrounding environment, local residents, and city ordinances. Event Overview & Artistic Concept MindTravel is a contemporary, ambient live music project created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary. The event consists of a 70-to-90-minute live, improvisational piano performance. Unlike traditional live music concerts, this event is designed to be deeply relaxing and stationary. Attendees gather in a designated area and listen to the live performance entirely through wireless headphones, creating a shared yet deeply personal cultural experience. Innovative "Silent" Technology & Noise Mitigation The defining feature of a MindTravel event is its complete lack of acoustic impact on the surrounding area. The operational flow of our audio delivery is as follows: ● The artist performs live on a digital electronic keyboard. ● The audio signal is fed directly into a localized, low-power wireless transmitter. ● The music is broadcast exclusively to specialized wireless headphones worn by ticketed audience members. Because no loudspeakers, amplifiers, or public address systems are utilized, the event is virtually silent to anyone passing by outside the immediate audience footprint. This ensures absolute compliance with all local noise ordinances and guarantees zero disruption to nearby businesses, residents, or wildlife. Logistical Setup and Minimal Footprint The physical setup for the event is exceptionally minimal, non-invasive, and temporary. The infrastructure includes: ● One digital keyboard is placed inside a grand piano shell. ● A small, localized wireless transmitter. ● A portable battery power source (requiring no city electrical hookups). ● Two standard 6-foot tables used exclusively for staff check-in/ headphone distribution and to hold audio equipment. ● Two - 10x10 pop up canopies No heavy staging, structural rigging, or ground alterations are required. Load-in and load-out are the same day and are conducted using standard passenger vehicles, ensuring local traffic and parking remain unaffected. Crowd Management, Safety, and Site Maintenance MindTravel prioritizes safety and strict adherence to city capacities: ● Capacity Control: The event is fully ticketed via pre-registration, allowing us to strictly control and cap attendance numbers based on city guidelines. ● Audience Footprint: Upon checking in and receiving their headphones, attendees are directed to find a spot to sit on their own blankets, yoga mats, or lawn chairs within a pre-approved perimeter. Attendees remain seated and stationary for the duration of the music. May walk around, if desired. ● Public Access: MindTravel staff actively monitors the perimeter to ensure that all public walkways, sidewalks, park paths, and emergency egress lanes remain completely unobstructed. ● Environmental Impact: Because the audience is seated, there is zero wear and tear on turf or city property. Furthermore, our staff conducts a comprehensive post-event sweep of the area to ensure that no refuse is left behind and the space is left in pristine condition. Conclusion We believe the MindTravel Silent Piano Experience offers a high-quality, enriching cultural asset to the community with a practically non-existent operational footprint. We are fully committed to working closely with city staff to ensure a seamless, safe, and successful event. Thank you very much for your time, consideration, and assistance with our application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further documentation or details. Warm regards, Murray Hidary 646-637-2442 info@mindtravel.com Pictured (NOT TO SCALE): 1 baby grand piano “shell” for electric keyboard (2) decorative fake cherry trees (2) 10x10 tent for check-in table and audio (2) 6ft folding table for check in and audio table NOTE: no fences or barricades; “audience area” is an imaginary delineation of where audience may seat themselves Date: Friday July 10, 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Set-up: begins 4 hours before show time (does not require exclusive access to space) Breakdown: immediately following show time lasting 90 minutes Non-amplified, no food or beverage provided. Battery powered, no generator or power supply needs, MindTravel Live-to-Headphone Piano Experience - Michael K . Aselton Memorial Park https://maps.app.goo.gl /UVcng7Fo5xrbzLUB7 AUDIENCE AREACHECKINAUDIO Event Detail: MindTravel proposes to host a live-to-headphones silent piano concert experience within the park. The event consists of a solo grand piano performance by MindTravel founder and pianist Murray Hidary, combined with guided mindfulness and spoken reflections transmitted wirelessly through individual headphones provided to attendees. The experience is designed to promote wellness, mindfulness, relaxation, and community connection through music in an outdoor setting. The event is family-friendly and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, low beach chairs, or towels to comfortably enjoy the performance. Sound amplification to the surrounding area is minimal , as audio is transmitted primarily through wireless headphones, significantly reducing noise impacts to surrounding park users and nearby properties. Event setup includes an electronic piano placed in a baby grand piano shell, audio equipment, headphone distribution/check-in tent(2 - 10x10 pop up tents, 2 -6’folding tables and chairs), and limited operational equipment required to support the performance. Staff will be present for event setup, attendee check-in, crowd assistance, and post-event cleanup and load-out. Waste generated by the event is expected to be minimal , and staff will ensure the event area is left clean and restored to pre-event conditions. No alcohol sales or distribution are proposed as part of this event . No fireworks or pyrotechnics will be used. NO AMPLIFIED SOUND. MindTravel events are designed to foster community wellness, encourage outdoor recreation, and create a peaceful , inclusive cultural experience for attendees while minimizing impacts on the surrounding environment and park operations.