DAREBIN ARTS’ SPEAKEASY
2015 PRESENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM – NORTHCOTE TOWN HALL
The City of Darebin is taking applications for its third year
of presentations and developments as part of the
Speakeasy program at the Northcote Town Hall and for
the first time the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre.
After a hugely successful first two years (well we have 6 months to go but we are quietly confident!) Darebin Art’s Speakeasy
program is taking applications for its third year of performances and developments at the Northcote Town Hall and for the first
time, we are also opening it up to Main Stage at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre. So far we have staged a huge
variety of works to great acclaim and large audiences. We are now taking applications from artists and companies who
are devoted to the quality of their practice, are seeking to reach an audience beyond their established sphere,
who can demonstrate an unforgiving thoroughness in their process and a true sense of adventure. The program
will again consist of an eclectic mix of genres and styles, guaranteeing an engaging experience for audiences.
Whilst the program is specifically aimed at breathing new life into the Northcote Town Hall’s two studio spaces,
work that makes use of other spaces in the building will also be considered.
Festivals, artists and companies involved in Speakeasy developments and presentations include:
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Next Wave
Ilbijerri Theatre
Elbow Room
MKA
The Hayloft Project
James Welsby
Zoe Coombs Marr
Anni Davey
Finucane and Smith
Elise Hearst
Tommy Bradson
Nat Cursio Co.
Nicola Gunn
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Melbourne Festival
Weave Movement Theatre
Gravity & Other Myths
Paula van Beek
Cobie Orger
Amy McPherson
Sandra Long
Yumi Umiumare
Troy Nankervis
Stella Young
The Last Tuesday Society
The List Operators
Louris van de Geer
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Melbourne Fringe
Melbourne Comedy Festival
Family of Strangers
No Show
Candy Bowers
The Wau Wau Sisters
Evelyn Krape
Circa
Dylan Sheridan
Sabrina D’Angelo
Nat Abbott
Bron Batten
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There will be a separate round of applications for 2015’s Speakeasy program
as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Special Events are by invitation only.
All artists and companies are encouraged to apply, you do not have to be a
Darebin resident.
As Darebin is making a considerable investment in the works, each company will
have to work closely with the arts programs team in the delivery of the shows
and marketing campaigns.
What We Provide (Varies for Presentations and Developments) –
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Theatre space rent free
• Basic technical equipment (see website for details)
• $5,000 stipend (stand alone presentations only)
• Technical, Front of House and Box Office Staff
• Design of Marketing Collateral, development of marketing and publicity plan, dedicated publicist, Collateral
and signage printing and distribution, radio advertising campaigns, print adverts inclusion on our website, EBulletins, social media support, online events, co-ordination of media/VIP and industry invites, photographer (if
required)
• A publicist
What We Charge
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In return for the material support provided above, Darebin will retain 30% of net ticketing
income. The artist will retain 70% of net ticketing income, with no minimum targets to
meet. That means you retain 70% of net ticketing from the first ticket sold.
Criteria.
Applications will be judged by the following selection criteria:
1. Artistic integrity. Evidence of quality of ideas and awareness of the work’s context.
2. Development of practice. How this presentation will assist in pushing your artistic practice
further.
3. Empathy with Darebin’s strategic goals. We are looking to support work across a range of
artforms and genres.
4. Previous work by the key artists involved.
5. Available Dates. Is the artist or company available on the dates that suit the
venue schedule.
If you are considering applying you must contact the Arts Programming Coordinator Beau McCafferty
on beau.mccafferty@darebin.vic.gov.au or 03 8470 8531 to discuss your idea.
Closing date:
12p.m. 10th July 2014
Support Material:
Support material must be emailed to beau.mccafferty@darebin.vic.gov.au with the subject line
*COMPANY/ARTIST NAME*, SPEAKEASY 2015 APP.
Links to content hosting websites such as YouTube, Flickr and Vimeo are preferred.
Artist Obligations:
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All ticketing must go through the venue’s established ticketing system. Artists will be
expected to contribute to the marketing and publicity, including social media avenues.
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Artists are encouraged to document their development and presentation work via the
Speakeasy website whilst residing at the Northcote Town Hall.
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Other contractual obligations will be negotiated once company/artist is successful
Scheduling of Presentations and Developments:
As the venue is very busy, successful applicants will be required to negotiate the exact time and
dates of their presentation with the Arts Programming Coordinator, Beau McCafferty.
All Applications:
Must be submitted digitally via email. We will not accept hand written applications.
darebinarts.com.au/speakeasy
Facebook
Twitter
Contact Information.
Names of artists
and company involved:
Producer Contact:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Postal Address:
Suburb:
Postcode:
Is this application for a
Presentation or Development:
Description of ideas and concepts explored in the show or if applying for a Development, how you
would use the time in the space and what kind of show you would be making:
Artist/Company background and direction.
Participants. Please list the names of the key artists involved
and their most notable previous works and any relevant biographical information.
Production Details. Please list the necessary technical requirements
and any production elements that need noting.
Audience. Please list the target audience for your show and any
potential marketing avenues you will be exploring.
Dates. Please list whether you are interested in 2 or 3 weeks of presentation
time and the dates that you would be available. Please be VERY specific.
Space. Please state if your preference is for the Northcote Town Hall, Studio 1 (100 seats),
Studio 2 (70 seats) or the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre (395 seats). Please
note if you are interested in utilizing any other spaces at Northcote Town Hall.
This form must be emailed to
Beau.mccafferty@darebin.vic.gov.au
by 12pm 10th July 2014