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Melbourne Jewish Comedy FestivalA curated program of events celebrating comedy, cabaret, songs and storytelling.

3-5 December 2017 Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival Expression of Interest Form 2017

Open 1 June 2017 - Close 30 June 2017All acts will be notified of the outcome of their application by August 31 2017.

About MJCF MJCF is an incorporated not for profit association. MJCF is a celebration of culture through comedy. MJCF inaugurated in 2015 with 59 performers in 10 events across 6 locations with 1200

audience members. MCJF is a biannual festival with a small event being held in the non-festival year. MJCF is a curated program of events. MJCF relies on ticketing income to pay performers, venue hire and festival running costs. MJCF does not receive income from government sources. MJCF is run by a voluntary committee of management and relies on hours of volunteer

time contributed by the creative director and production team. MJCF welcomes donations and in kind support to assist with the running of the festival.

How to complete MJCF the application form Section 1: All performers and volunteers must complete this section. Section 2: Performers who wish to participate in the MJCF curated program complete this

section. You can apply to be part of more than one MJCF curated event.

Who can apply The festival is open to anyone who identifies as being Jewish or whose comedy touches on

Jewish themes. There are opportunities for up and coming and established performers.

Volunteer opportunities with MJCF Please complete the first section of the form and tick the volunteering box with the area

you wish to work on.

Fees There is no registration fee to participate in MJCF In return all acts are expected to promote the festival within their own networks via

poster and program distribution, and social media platforms. MJCF will manage ticketing, venues & technical requirements for MJCF produced events. All performers will be paid a set fee (see application form for details). MJCF ‘venues’ will provide light and sound technicians. Performers will not be charged for

this. All performers will be paid a set fee at the conclusion of the festival. This will be paid on

receipt of a tax invoice or an Australian Taxation Office Statement of Supplier Form. The invoice must include your nominated bank details. No payments will be made in cash.

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The number of performers in your act must be outlined in your application and indicated on your invoice.

As MJCF is a not for profit organization, the balance of ticketing income after all festival expenses have been paid will be put towards future festival events to ensure the ongoing viability of the festival.

Application Process and decision making.

Applications will be considered in line with the scheduled 2017 program and events, presenting a gender balance and creating opportunities for new and established performers.The final decision is made in consultation with the creative director, production team and board of management.

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MJCF Team:Creative Director Justine SlessProduction Team Josh Levy and Lainie Chait

MJCF Events in 2017Event Shorts Opening Event.

A selection of funny short films with hilarious commentary and insights about Jewish humor (VENUE TBC)Date/TimeSunday 2 December venue TBC__________________________________________

Event: Jew-ro-vision.Five to seven-minute stand-up comedy slots.Particular focus for this event is to showcase Jewish comedians from a diverse range of backgrounds.MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.Date/ Time Monday 3 December 7pm – 9pm Venue The Classic Elsternwick

FeeSet fee $50 per performerMC Fee $200 if there is more than 1 MC fee is $100 per MC___________________________________________Event:Melbourne Jewish Cabaret – A Night to Remember.Cabaret acts with a comedic twist. Up to 25 minutes performance time per act includes introduction and back announcement. MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.

Date/Time

Tuesday 4 December 7:30pm – 10:00pmVenue MEMO Music HallFeeSet fee $250 per act.If your act has more than one member, then an additional $100 will be paid per member (i.e. if an act has two performers MJCF will pay $350).Maximum fee $450 per act.MC $250________________________________________Event:4 Parts Chutzpah – 4 shows one night – much laughter.Comedy shows up to 20 minutes each.MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.Date/TimeWednesday 5 December 7pm -9pmVenue The Classic Elsternwick.

Fee$250 per actMC $200 if more than 1 MC $100 per MC

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Section 1: PERFORMER AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONPLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

Do you want to perform at MJCF?Do you want to volunteer at MJCF?

YES NOYES NO

Name of contact person

Name of actNames and roles (e.g. singer, pianist etc.) of all members of your act

Main contact email

Main contact mobile

Main contact landlinePostal address

Section 2: PERFORMER INFORMATION

Social Media WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube

Short Biography

Up to 60-word description of you and your comedy/performance style

PhotographsPlease provide 2 high resolution images no larger than 2MB & no smaller than 1MB.Upcoming shows:If you have a show coming up, please let us know so that we can cross promote your event and you can cross promote MJCF.

Show nameVenueDateTimeWeb links

MJCF will be filmed and photographed.Do you consent to your images being used to promote MJCF?

Do you consent to your set being filmed and converted to YouTube to promote MJCF?

YES NO

YES NOVOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Volunteer Roles:Please indicate which of the following areas you would like to volunteer on:

FRONT OF HOUSE SOCIAL MEDIA MERCHANDISE STALL

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH EVENT YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FORYOU CAN APPLY TO BE PART OF MORE THAN ONE EVENT

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EventYour EOI

Jew–ro–visionComedy Night.Five to seven-minute stand-up comedy slots.Focus for this event is to showcase Jewish comedians from a diverse range of backgrounds.

MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.

Venue: Classic Cinema, Elsternwick

Date: Monday 4th DecemberTime: 7.00 – 9:00 pm

Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Jew-ro-vision: Tick here to indicate MC role in Jew-ro-vision

Technical requirementsPlease outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump out times.The Classic provides1 mic and stand1 spotlightInput for musicUse of recorded music MUST be APRA approved.Set up of music MUST be finalized and tested one week before the performance date.

Melbourne Jewish Cabaret Festival. A Night to AdoreCabaret acts with a comedic twist. Up to 25 minutes performance time per act includes introduction and back announcement.

Venue: MEMO Music Hall Acland Street St Kilda

Date: Tuesday 5th December

Time: 7pm – 10:00pmALL PERFORMERS SOUND CHECK AT 5:30PM

Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Jewish Cabaret Festival : Tick here to indicate MC role in Jewish Cabaret Festival

Outline proposal (no more than 150 words)

Performance time (max. 25 minutes, including introduction and back announcement)

Technical Requirements

Please outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump out times. It is the responsibility of the performer to provide their own musicians, or backing tracks. Use of recorded music MUST be APRA approved.

MEMO Music Hall provides

Stand up Piano

Microphone

LightsBackstage/change area

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Four Parts ChutzpahThis event will showcase Comedy shows up to 20 minutes each.MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.

Venue: Classic Cinema, Elsternwick

Date: Wednesday 6 DecemberTime:7pm – 9pm

Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Four Parts Chutzpah : Tick here to indicate MC role in Four Parts Chutzpah

Outline proposal (no more than 150 words)

Technical requirements

Please outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump out times.

The Classic provides1 mic and stand

1 spotlight

Input for music

Use of recorded MUST be APRA approved.

Set up of music MUST be finalized and tested one week before the performance date.

PLEASE RETURN VIA EMAIL BY 30 June 2017mjcomedyfestival@gmail . com

All acts will be notified of the outcome of their application by August 31 2017.

Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival @mjcomfestwww.melbournejewishcomedyfestival.com

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