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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Instructions for submissons please
note the new e-mail address for artists is: artists@tarbertmusicfestival.com The
committee have decided about how submissions for the 2010 festival will be
considered. They have noted all the previous messages but will be considering
POSTAL APPLICATIONS ONLY in the first instance. Instructions
/ advice for postal applications follow........ .. Submissions
for 2010 are open from 2nd April both the Main and Open Stages. Submissions will
close on 31st July 2010. That
dates are strict and no submissions will be accepted which arrive after that
date. .... ..
.. Artists
who have played in previous festivals, or have made submissions in previous
years can send updates if they want to show how their material has developed or
tell us about changes to the band for example, but be aware that there will be
automatic consideration of previous years bands in any case. ..
.. As
usual we will be looking out for local talent to include – and if the
committee have seen you locally they may approach you without looking for a
submission..... ..
.. All
submissions should be made strictly BY POST ONLY and should include a CD
with one or more of your tracks. MP3 tracks are acceptable. We will not be able
to look at DVDs in the first instance. The committee will listen to one track.
If they really like it they will keep it to one side and look at any other
details about yourselves you may have sent. It is only at that stage that they
might look at your Facebook / MySpace / Bebo / Twitter / DVD / Full size
cardboard cut out - or whatever – we just don’t have time. You can include
information in any form you like – bribes are welcome provided you understand
they will definitely not increase your chances of a booking. .... ..
.. Do
make sure you include a contact phone number and an e-mail address. .... ..
.. You
are welcome to become our friend on MySpace at [click here] if you have not
already done so. The
very occasional blog there will carry details of any updates and you are
encouraged to subscribe to it. Updates
will also be posted at our main web site http://www.tarbertmusicfestival.com/ ..
.. Gradually
the list will be whittled down till only a few are contacted. There are separate
consideration panels for the Main and Open Stages – so 2 chances of getting a
spot. .... ..
.. It
is important to know the difference between Main Stage and Open Stage bookings.
.... ..
.. Acts
engaged to play The Main Stage will be expected to play a number of sets (most
commonly three) over the weekend at the various venues round the village for an
agreed fixed fee. We are just a little free festival so don’t get your
financial hopes up. Main Stage Acts are also allocated necessary accommodation
and some meals are supplied. There are no extras for transport, riders or
anything else. PA is laid on at local hotels and bars and you are allocated a
two hour space for your set (including getting in and out and a really quick
tune up), so you only need your own back line (if you use one – you can go
direct through the PA if you want to). The PA guys will help you get set up and
started and then you are on your own. We don’t dictate set length except that
you need to have the stage clear at the end of your set as the next act needs to
get on, and you need to make a reasonable effort to fill the time. bYou can take
a quick break in the middle if you want. Repeating the same set at different
venues is allowed. We will pull the plug if we have to so leave time for your
encores. Also you must follow all reasonable requests from committee members or
licensees at the venues (Yes – “Turn it Down” – always counts as a
reasonable request!)..... ..
.. Acts
booked for The Open Stage will be allocated one spot at the Main Hall Venue and
will only get to play a few songs. The committee are watching and this is one of
the places we spot future acts – Open Stage acts do not get any payment,
expenses, riders – just the chance to be seen. The PA is provided by a local
band and acts are encouraged to share equipment (like Drums) – you will be
given a fixed amount of time and it is up to you how you use it – but time is
short and we will pull the plug if we have to. Some bands have spent their half
hour or so setting up and were not even able to play one song – so we suggest
you come already tuned up and ready to go, but it’s your choice..... ..
.. Acts
can apply for both stages if they wish. It’s up to you! We like and include
all kinds of music and have had acts from all over the world. However, as I said
we are a small free festival and cannot fund travel. Therefore we have only ever
been able to include overseas acts when they have been touring in the UK at the
time of the festival anyway. There are many folk who we know will come just for
the craic- being at the end of the
festival season it is a chance to let their hair down and play with no pressure.
Tarbert is a popular Musicians Festival! Busking is encouraged and is very
popular. The Police are very understanding during the festival provided you
behave reasonably and obey their sensible requests. Sessions are definitely
welcomed by all the venues especially when there is not a band on stage. Find a
space and start playing – or join in with someone else who has done so – you
will make lots of nice new friends!.... ..
.. Those
who have been here before will know that the venues are close together and
drinks are served in plastic glasses – If folk don’t like the band they just
walk on to the next. That, plus the smoking ban means there are lots of folk on
the street who like to listen, and the layout of the village means there are
lots of spots to sit (or stand) and play in without getting in everyone’s way.
People who have been here before will notice the new improvements to the harbour
side mean this is even more the case than before. ..
.. We
love all of you and we love your music especially – We are a music Festival
after all!. ..
.. However,
if the committee don’t like you quite enough from the first track there will
not be time to listen to your MySpace or read any of the accompanying stuff you
send. We’re sorry! We have probably missed out on some earth shattering acts
but there just is not enough time. We do keep listening right up to the last
minute. ..
.. Sadly
most folk won’t even get a reply. We won’t have time (or stamps) to send you
the bad news or answer the queries about whethyer you have been comsidered yet.
Rest assured that we will be getting in touch directly with those that we want
to offer a contract. We need you to
be aware that we will get hundreds of submissions. The vast majority of them are
very good and many are excellent. We are just a little free festival and can’t
take on more than a tiny fraction of the artistes we would like to. The festival
is run by a committee of volunteers for nothing – in fact it costs us to do it
in many ways. That means there is nobody to write back to those who have not
been successful. We are not giving out a phone number as we do not have the time
to answer the calls. Do not call round in person at the postal address – we
will certainly consider disqualifying you if you do..... ..
.. The
address for submissions is: Tarbert
Music Festival Ardencorrach Harbour
Street Tarbert Argyll PA29
6UB IMPORTANT
- On the outside of your envelope….... Submissions
for the Main Stage(s) should be marked Main Stage(s) .... And
Submissions for the Open Stage should be marked Open Stage .... And
Submissions for the Both should be marked Both. All
enquiries from artists should be sent to artists@tarbertmusicfestival.com
and we will try to answer them as best we can. The committee have a deliberate
arms-length policy and will not garuntee to enter into correspondence whatsoever. Note:
We cannot check if your submission has arrived. No one has time to chase after
enquiries of that nature. (When we tried in earlier years they invariably had).
If you want to know the only way is to use some form of recording delivery. ..
.. Good
Luck.... We
look forward to seeing you here – If you don’t get booked why not come and
have a good time – bring something acoustic to play and jam or busk to your
heart’s content!.... ..
.. Slainte
Mhah.... Tarbert
Music Festival....
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