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Head West This Summer
Call for Performers
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT ON GRANVILLE ISLAND (SEGI) PROGRAM 2008
Head West this summer! Work one of the most spectacular busking pitches in one of the most amazing cities in the world. The Granville Island Buskers, located in beautiful Vancouver BC, in the heart of the city on Granville Island, are looking for new, unique and dynamic acts to become a part of their Summer Entertainment on Granville Island (SEGI) program.
Granville Island Buskers is a year round busking program that creates a special program in peak season to place high quality, crowd gathering and dynamic entertainment at our two premier busking locations, the Triangle Square and the Public Market Courtyard.
Selected Acts will be pre-programmed into these locations from May 17, 2008 through September 14, 2008 on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays. Fridays will be added in part in June and all day during the peak months of July and August.
PERFORMERS WILL NOT BE PAID; however, accepting donations and selling CDs during performance is permitted. This is an opportunity for experienced performers only.
Once in Vancouver there are also potential opportunities to perform downtown as well as to head up to Whistler for a few days and perform there. Look for these performing opportunities in the coming months.
REQUIREMENTS
General for all performers
Must be a unique, family oriented performance that engages the public
Must have a professional, fully rehearsed, well flowing show
Must have a consistently high quality performance, a full 45 minutes in length
All accepted applicants will be required to register as Granville Island Buskers ($50-$110)
All accepted applicants will be expected to follow the guidelines of the Busker Program
Variety Acts/Circle Shows
Must be able to draw and maintain a crowd of at least 200 people
Must have a smooth, well rehearsed, unique show with a defined beginning, middle and end that is safe and family oriented
Must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency and comedic timing when performing
Musical Acts
Must have a diverse, extensive set list
Must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency when playing instruments and /or singing
Any backing tracks must be created by the musician and will be subject to approval
No karaoke style acts permitted
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and guidelines are available from www.giculturalsociety.org or from the Granville Island Cultural Society office, address below. Please submit your application materials by 5pm March 31st 2008. Materials received beyond the deadline will be considered as space allows.
Visit our website or call for more details on the SEGI program and application procedures.
Thank you for your interest!
Contact: Beth Mackey
Phone: 604.683.0846
Granville Island Cultural Society
101 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver BC V6H 3R8
Email: gibuskers@telus.net
Web: www.giculturalsociety.org
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT ON GRANVILLE ISLAND (SEGI) PROGRAM 2008
Head West this summer! Work one of the most spectacular busking pitches in one of the most amazing cities in the world. The Granville Island Buskers, located in beautiful Vancouver BC, in the heart of the city on Granville Island, are looking for new, unique and dynamic acts to become a part of their Summer Entertainment on Granville Island (SEGI) program.
Granville Island Buskers is a year round busking program that creates a special program in peak season to place high quality, crowd gathering and dynamic entertainment at our two premier busking locations, the Triangle Square and the Public Market Courtyard.
Selected Acts will be pre-programmed into these locations from May 17, 2008 through September 14, 2008 on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays. Fridays will be added in part in June and all day during the peak months of July and August.
PERFORMERS WILL NOT BE PAID; however, accepting donations and selling CDs during performance is permitted. This is an opportunity for experienced performers only.
Once in Vancouver there are also potential opportunities to perform downtown as well as to head up to Whistler for a few days and perform there. Look for these performing opportunities in the coming months.
REQUIREMENTS
General for all performers
Must be a unique, family oriented performance that engages the public
Must have a professional, fully rehearsed, well flowing show
Must have a consistently high quality performance, a full 45 minutes in length
All accepted applicants will be required to register as Granville Island Buskers ($50-$110)
All accepted applicants will be expected to follow the guidelines of the Busker Program
Variety Acts/Circle Shows
Must be able to draw and maintain a crowd of at least 200 people
Must have a smooth, well rehearsed, unique show with a defined beginning, middle and end that is safe and family oriented
Must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency and comedic timing when performing
Musical Acts
Must have a diverse, extensive set list
Must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency when playing instruments and /or singing
Any backing tracks must be created by the musician and will be subject to approval
No karaoke style acts permitted
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and guidelines are available from www.giculturalsociety.org or from the Granville Island Cultural Society office, address below. Please submit your application materials by 5pm March 31st 2008. Materials received beyond the deadline will be considered as space allows.
Visit our website or call for more details on the SEGI program and application procedures.
Thank you for your interest!
Contact: Beth Mackey
Phone: 604.683.0846
Granville Island Cultural Society
101 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver BC V6H 3R8
Email: gibuskers@telus.net
Web: www.giculturalsociety.org
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