Expression of Interest 2015

Canberra Comedy Festival PO Box 1132 Fyshwick ACT 2609 Australia ABN: 27 823 402 892 www.canberracomedyfestival.com.au

Expression of Interest – 2015

The Canberra Comedy Festival would like to invite applications from artists interested in performing in the 2015 Canberra Comedy Festival – which will be run from March 17th to March 21st in venues across the ACT. The application process will be competitive, and while Canberra Comedy Festival takes great care in assessing all applications, there are limited slots available.

Canberra Comedy Festival is a curated festival, and as such you will need to be selected by the festival to participate in the program. To be considered, applicants are required to submit a PDF application to [email protected] before 5pm on September 19th, 2013. We prefer internet links for your supporting material (soundcloud, youtube), but hard copy supporting materials may be sent to the postal address listed above. Canberra Comedy Festival encourages and welcomes all applications.

Your application should describe the show you wish to present and the people you wish to present it with, including CV’s and achievements, show-reels, or anything else that you think is relevant. The goal is to give a feel of what your show is like, and how you plan to sell your tickets. Your proposal must address the key points below; though do not feel restricted by them;  Show Content, Style  Technical Requirements  Previous Experience  Marketing Plan and Expected Budget  Anything else you think is relevant!  Show Reels, Photos, Press Shots, and Media are desirable.

Your application must include the cover sheet included in this document. All applications will be considered equally, and successful applicants will be notified in October.

Canberra Comedy Festival Expression of Interest – 2015 Tips on Preparing Your Application

1) The application should include a realistic and detailed marketing plan and budget, designed to show us who your target market is and how you plan to sell your tickets. The Festival provides holistic marketing, but doesn’t have the resources to extensively market individual shows. 2) The Canberra Comedy Festival is a unique environment. It will work in your favour to look at our website for how the Canberra Comedy Festival was run in 2014 and show how you plan to appeal to Canberra audiences. 3) If you don’t think we’ve heard of you before, give us a bit of background on yourself. Videos should be uploaded privately to YouTube, but can be mailed hard copy to the festival if necessary. 4) Submission of an expression of interest does not guarantee inclusion in the program. 5) The festival team is here to help you prepare your application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. 6) Be brief, but to the point. Make sure it is neat and easy to read. Keep your application to the important details, and most of all – submit it by the due date! Late applications will not be accepted. 7) Make sure you start with and attach the cover sheet.

Festival Contact Details

If you have any questions about your application or the festival, feel free to contact:

Benjamin Stevenson Associate Director [email protected]

Canberra Comedy Festival Expression of Interest – 2015 Expression Of Interest – Cover Sheet

Primary Contact Please provide us with one person who will be our primary point of call for your application. Name: Phone Number: Email: State:

Other Participants Please provide the details of the other members of your show. Performers, producers, etc. Name Email Phone Number

Show Details Name of Show: Duration: How many performances would you like to produce: Preferred venue capacity: How would you classify your show (music, stand-up, kids):

Canberra Comedy Festival Expression of Interest – 2015