scottcarson
06-09-2009, 04:17 AM
Hello performers!
Thank you so much for being a part of Storming the Island! The following information is presented to help make everything surrounding the big day as smooth as possible.
MAP
First and foremost, a map has been attached to this thread. Note the centre stage. That will be were all the fun goes down, and I can confirm it is visible from every point in the festival - all eyes on you!
FESTIVAL SPIRIT
Storming the Island is being promoted as "The FREE Festival for Everyone!". Throughout the day, I will be letting the public know the kind of heart that like-minded businesses have. This means, you "get it" - private industry can come together to do something simply for the good of the community as thanks for the support. In that spirit, we thank you for giving of your time, equipment, etc. Please feel free to promote yourself as much as possible!
SETUP
Setup will take place Friday night starting at 7PM. Please meet at the Willow Island parking lot. We'll be moving the gear using the Wasca Ferry and maybe our dragon boat. I know that many of you have setup issues, and I know this is going to be a mess. So, I propose that if we all work together we can make this work. We'll do sound checks all night and if we run out of time we can go again in the morning at 10AM.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided by The Fusion Factory will include powered speakers with a 12 channel mixer (4 mics + 8 inputs), and 2 wired mics. I know this is inadequate for many of you, but I also understand that some groups are willing to allow others to use their equipment. I ask that in exchange for this use, we help with transportation (ex. carry some gear to return the favour)
BOOTH SPACE
Obviously, your booth/presentation is the performance itself. However, if you'd like to bring any promotional info with you, we'd be happy to show you off.
SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE
The Island will open to the public at 12PM. Performances will begin at 12:30PM, and run until 6PM. We encourage you to check your time on the thread labeled "Performance Show Times" and make sure you are present at least 30 minutes prior to performance.
INTERVIEWS
Before and/or After your performance, I will introduce you and do a brief interview so the crowd can get to know you and (after you dazzle them) attend your next event or sign up for your programs!
TEARDOWN
In order to keep performances running smoothly, we ask that you wait until the last performance has completed at 6PM. I apologize if this means you have to perform, leave, and then return but we're all working together to share equipment and get as many performances in the timeframe.
SECURITY
Unfortunately, we don't have "formal" security personnel on patrol. However, we do have special volunteers assigned as "rovers" who can help with crowd control and notify people like Brad & me to get the offending idiot(s) off the island, pronto.
CONCESSIONS
Food will be available. Check the post labeled "Concessions"
That's all I can think of for now. If you have any more questions, just reply to this thread so everyone can contribute!
See you Friday!
-Scott.
Thank you so much for being a part of Storming the Island! The following information is presented to help make everything surrounding the big day as smooth as possible.
MAP
First and foremost, a map has been attached to this thread. Note the centre stage. That will be were all the fun goes down, and I can confirm it is visible from every point in the festival - all eyes on you!
FESTIVAL SPIRIT
Storming the Island is being promoted as "The FREE Festival for Everyone!". Throughout the day, I will be letting the public know the kind of heart that like-minded businesses have. This means, you "get it" - private industry can come together to do something simply for the good of the community as thanks for the support. In that spirit, we thank you for giving of your time, equipment, etc. Please feel free to promote yourself as much as possible!
SETUP
Setup will take place Friday night starting at 7PM. Please meet at the Willow Island parking lot. We'll be moving the gear using the Wasca Ferry and maybe our dragon boat. I know that many of you have setup issues, and I know this is going to be a mess. So, I propose that if we all work together we can make this work. We'll do sound checks all night and if we run out of time we can go again in the morning at 10AM.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided by The Fusion Factory will include powered speakers with a 12 channel mixer (4 mics + 8 inputs), and 2 wired mics. I know this is inadequate for many of you, but I also understand that some groups are willing to allow others to use their equipment. I ask that in exchange for this use, we help with transportation (ex. carry some gear to return the favour)
BOOTH SPACE
Obviously, your booth/presentation is the performance itself. However, if you'd like to bring any promotional info with you, we'd be happy to show you off.
SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE
The Island will open to the public at 12PM. Performances will begin at 12:30PM, and run until 6PM. We encourage you to check your time on the thread labeled "Performance Show Times" and make sure you are present at least 30 minutes prior to performance.
INTERVIEWS
Before and/or After your performance, I will introduce you and do a brief interview so the crowd can get to know you and (after you dazzle them) attend your next event or sign up for your programs!
TEARDOWN
In order to keep performances running smoothly, we ask that you wait until the last performance has completed at 6PM. I apologize if this means you have to perform, leave, and then return but we're all working together to share equipment and get as many performances in the timeframe.
SECURITY
Unfortunately, we don't have "formal" security personnel on patrol. However, we do have special volunteers assigned as "rovers" who can help with crowd control and notify people like Brad & me to get the offending idiot(s) off the island, pronto.
CONCESSIONS
Food will be available. Check the post labeled "Concessions"
That's all I can think of for now. If you have any more questions, just reply to this thread so everyone can contribute!
See you Friday!
-Scott.