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2016 Busker: No Fee Application
JUNE 11, 2016 to OCTOBER 8, 2016
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Busker Rules and Regulations
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
You must initial each line for understanding, acceptance, and
full cooperation with the following
rules and regulations of the St. Albert Farmers Market. Failure
to comply with these rules may
result in the forfeiture of your participation in the farmers
market.
1. Buskers are required to check in at the Chamber booth no
later than 9:45 a.m. ___________
2. Buskers are required to perform at the Market from 10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. _____________
3. Buskers will be assigned their allotted space by Market
Administration. _______________
a. Musicians are required to rotate locations throughout the day
as specified by
Market Administration. ____________
4. Only one busking group is permitted within listening distance
of one another. __________
5. Buskers are permitted to receive donations from the public.
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6. Should a Busker create a problem (ex: traffic concerns,
noise, inappropriate behaviour, etc.)
as defined by the Market Manager, the Busker shall agree to
abide by the decision of the
Market Administration. This may include immediate re-location or
loss of busking privileges
and expulsion from the Market. __________
a. No refund will be provided for loss of busking privileges and
expulsion from the
Market. __________
7. Parking is not permitted in the parking lot across from City
Hall. Please see market staff for
approved parking lots.
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Busker Rules and Regulations
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
8. Buskers are responsible for the dates they have been
assigned. If the space will not be
utilized for a specific date, a minimum of 7 days advance notice
must be given in writing
(email will be accepted). In the event of an emergency or last
minute cancellation, please
notify the St. Albert Farmers Market Manager at the Chamber
office (780-458-2833) up
until 4:30 pm on the Friday, or on the Market Cell after that
time. (The cell number will be
given to you with the confirmation of booking.)
The 2016 St. Albert Farmers Market is scheduled to run from June
11, 2016 to October 8, 2016.
Market hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a rain or shine, all weather market.
Definitions: Busker: Fee Buskers that charge a fee to the public
for their service or
performance. This includes musicians selling CDs or other
merchandise and face
painters, balloon artists, hair braiders, etc. charging a set
price.
Busker: No Fee Buskers that perform or offer a service at no
charge to the
public. These buskers are permitted to ask for donations. This
includes musicians
playing for tips and face painters, balloon artists, hair
braiders, etc. asking for
donations.
If you are classified as a "Busker: No Fee", there will be no
charge for participating in the Market.
Busking is a privilege that is meant to enhance the market
environment. We encourage musicians
to play songs that are upbeat and lively. Buskers are required
to have a large repertoire (at least 10
songs) available to play. Busking should never interfere with
vendor/customer transactions.
Previous participation does not guarantee acceptance. All
applications are subject to review and
approval by the Farmers Market Committee.
Musicians must include an example of their work with the
application (ex: CD, YouTube
video, web link)
Musicians must provide a hour minimum set list (longer is
accepted and welcomed),
and provide a general description of the genres they play.
Volume is subject, at all times, to the market Managers
discretion
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2016 Busker: No Fee Application
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
We reserve the right to limit market size and reject
applications with or without reason. Decisions
of the Farmers Market Committee are final. You will be notified
in writing of your acceptance
into the market.
PROSPECTIVE BUSKER: NO FEE APPLICATION FORM
Please fill out the following information:
Busker Business Name:
_____________________________________________________________
Personal Name:
____________________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ Postal Code:
________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone:
_________________________________
Alternate Phone: ______________________________
Email: _________________________________ Website:
___________________________________
Facebook: ______________________________Twitter:
___________________________________
YouTube Channel:
__________________________________________________________________
Have you been a busker at this market in the past? If so, which
years: _______________________
In which format are you submitting your audition material?
________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Equipment Used (ex: amplifier, microphone) **
Please note there is NO POWER
available.
________________________________________________________________________
Description of Product, Service for Sale or Type of
Entertainment:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2016 Busker: No Fee Application
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
Please choose the market dates that you would like to attend for
the 2016 season:
June 11 July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1
June 18 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8
June 25 July 16 August 20 September 17
July 23 August 27 September 24
July 30
Please return the completed application to the Farmers Market
Committee at the St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce. You
can mail, fax, drop off or email your application to: St. Albert
& District Chamber of Commerce, 71 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
AB T8N 6L5 Fax: 780-458-6515 Phone: 780-458-2833 Email:
[email protected]
Please note that during Market Season, the Market staff work
Tuesday Saturday only.
St. Albert Farmers Market Application Quick Checklist:
Application Form
Submit a photo of you busking or performing your craft
Audition material or links to access your audition
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2016 Busker: No Fee Application
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
Congratulations! You have completed the application process to
participate in the 2016 St. Albert
Farmers Market! All applications will be reviewed by our Farmers
Market Committee. If you are
selected, you will receive a confirmation package by mail and/or
email. Depending on the number
of applications we receive, process approval times will
vary.
For more information please visit our website at
www.stalbertfarmersmarket.com, email us at
[email protected] or give us a call at the St.
Albert & District Chamber of
Commerce at 780-458-2833. You can also follow our updates on
social media through Facebook
(/StAlbertFarmersMarket), Twitter (@StAlbertMarket), Instagram
(@StAlbertMarket), Google+ and
YouTube, and Pinterest
(/StAlbertChamber/St-Albert-Farmers-Market).
I am eligible, have read, understand and agree to comply with
all Market Rules and Regulations as
specified by the St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Market Committee.
In order to comply with the Personal Information Protection Act:
I give consent for the St. Albert &
District Chamber of Commerce to disclose my name, company name,
email address and/or
telephone number to those persons inquiring about my product(s),
and for promotion of the St.
Albert Farmers Market. I also give permission for photos of me
busking to be used in promoting the
Farmers' Market.
Please sign and date authorization form. Unsigned agreements
will not be considered as
complete and will not be accepted for review.
Signature: _________________________________ Date:
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2016 Busker: No Fee Application
St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 71 St. Albert
Trail Ph: 780-458-2833 Fax: 780-458-6515
Office use only:
Application Received: ___________________________________
Accepted: __________ Wait-list: __________ Declined:
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Category: _____________________________________________
Invoice Number:
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