FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2010

FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2010=

Entertainers' Information Sheet

NOTE: = Be very clear about the length of performances. In order to accommodate many entertainers, we must stick to the schedule and each group will be limited = to the agreed upon performance (there is no extra time for additional “surprise” songs, dances. Thank you for your consideration of the other performers.)

1.&n= bsp; Entertainer Registration Forms and Technical Data Information Sheet may be picked
any day from TBMA or found on line at www.thunderbay.org or link from <= /span>www.folkl= orefestival.ca.

2.&n= bsp; Please FAX (345-0173)= or drop off the following information to TBMA (ASAP) :

· = Entertainer Registration Form completely filled out

· = The Technical D= ata Information Sheet--completely filled out so that our sound crew can fulfill your requirements

· = Information (names, story)= about the songs to be performed and a complete bio on your group for
the Master of Ceremonies to use to introduce you before your performance

3.&n= bsp; Please be open and flexible if you are requesting performance times. Not all groups can per= form at 3pm on Saturday! Your grou= p will be contacted--please confirm with = Jeanetty Jumah at 622-3710 evenings if the times are suitable or with Michelle at 623-5471 or leave a m= essage for her at 345-0551 so that we= may have a commitment of your performance.&nbs= p;
Thank you for your cooperation. Your groups will also be listed on the Entertainers' link on www.folklorefestival.ca as soon as you confirm your participation.

4.&n= bsp; Folklore Festival entry procedures:

· = Groups are required to submit a list of the names of all performers and 4 Adult supervisors well before the Festival

Send a list of ev= ery performer/supervisor to reception@thunderbay.org.
Contact Michelle and you can arrange to pick up the armbands (only after she has your list.) Thank you.

· = Only entertainers listed will be issued armbands and admitted to t= he Festival free-of charge.

· = Entertainers will enter by the McKellar Street side Entrance w= ith armbands attached. Their name= s will be checked off on the Entertainer list provided by the group. At least, 2 group Supervisors shou= ld be present to help identify the entertainers and if needed, escort the little = ones to the Main Entrance where they can meet their family.

· = Only Entertainers with armbands attached and names on the list will be admitted free; if armbands are forgotten or names missing, the regu= lar admission will have to be paid at the Main Entrance

· = No ripped or taped armbands will be allowed =

**People accompanying entertainers must purchase tickets at the = Main Entrance to gain entrance. Admission is only free for entertainers.**

Please be sure = to have all of the above information in on time so that we can take care of you and your performers to the best of our abilities. We look forward to your commitment= to this year's Folklore Festival and to having you share your talents with our community.

Thank you.=

Jeanetty Jumah, Folklore Festival Entertainment = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; =

Michelle Lander Mackenzie, Folklore Festival Coordinator

OPENING CEREMONIES= “Parade of Nations”--have a 1-2 minute tape at TBMA by Apr 16 please.