APPLICATION FORM
Please fill in all fields marked with *
Contact details
Pseudonym / group name*:
Contact person*:
Mr.
Mrs.
First name*:
Surname*:
Street / house number*:
Post code / place / country*:
E-Mail*:
Telephone*:
Website:
Participants / Company members
Number of women*:
Number of men*:
 Please give a short overview of the artistic background (education, companies, shows,
awards etc.) for artistically contributing crew members.
First name:
Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
Surname:
Nationality:
Type of participation:
First name:
Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
Surname:
Nationality:
Type of participation:
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Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
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Nationality:
Type of participation:
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First name:
Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
Surname:
Nationality:
Type of participation:
First name:
Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
Surname:
Nationality:
Type of participation:
First name:
Artistic biography (max. 1000 signs):
Surname:
Nationality:
Type of participation:
Please send us the information about additional company members to
pflasterspektakel@linz.at
Participation
I/We would perform at Pflasterspektakel for the first time.*
I/We already performed at Pflasterspektakel.*
Participation in the years:
Under the same pseudonym or group name
Under another pseudonym or group name
Former pseudonym or group name:
Performance
Performance title*:
Short description for the program/website (max. 1.000 signs)*:
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Performance duration*:
Performance language*:
 Please provide a web-link with video material (preferably a street performance) or send us
a DVD/CD!
Video:
Genre / Type of performance*
Comedy
Clownery
Walking act
Stilts
(multiple answers possible)
Juggling
Penny-farthing / unicycle
Samba
Music
a capella
Acrobatics
Dance
Fire performance
Children’s program
Mime
Magic
Theatre
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Percussion / drums
Aerial acrobatics
Stand still
Other:
Festival times and performance locations
On Thursday, 21 July, the festival starts with the opening with all participating artists at
4 p.m. in the main square of the city centre (Linzer Hauptplatz).
Festival times: Thursday, 21 July from 4 – 11 p.m., Friday, 22 July and Saturday, 23 July from 2
– 11 p.m.
Thursday and Friday „Music-Nightlines“ in several pubs from 11 p.m. onwards.
Performance locations: There are about 40 performance locations, including courtyards and
special squares, in 5 performance areas across the city centre of Linz.
In case of very bad weather, there are alternative locations in shopping centres, cultural sites,
pubs etc.
Information about the mode of performances
At the “place and time reservation” artists/groups determine performance locations and times
in the morning of each day of the festival.
a) Individual performance procedure WITH location selection
Number of performances: Thu: 2 performances / day, Fri & Sat: 3 performances / day;
for one hour each (including set-up and take down time). Performances start every hour
on the hour.
b) Special performance procedure WITHOUT location selection
Especially "loud" music formations (samba, percussion, drums, brass music) and "quiet"
ensembles (a capella), children's program participants, fire shows, shows with
pyrotechnics, aerial artists and protagonists with special technical requirements perform
at certain times and at selected locations in agreement with the organization team.
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c) Groups requiring more time to set-up and take down their equipment respectively
large-dimensioned productions can sign up for a permanent performance location.
Selected squares and courtyards will be available for presentations.
d) Fire and pyrotechnics: Due to regulations, street art acts using fire or pyrotechnics
must be held in certain specifically assigned places.
Request for a permanent performance location due to long set-up and take down times
or special efforts.
Please send the technical rider including space requirements, certificates of
constructions and the required times for set-up and take down to pflasterspektakel@linz.at.
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Additional performances
Kaleidoscope Nights: Every evening different artists present segments of their performance
within two 90minutes revue shows presented by a host and taking place in a circus tent
(Spectacle Tent). The popular Kaleidoscope Nights entertain more than 300 spectators every
show. Artists/groups wishing to take part at one of the Kaleidoscope Nights can apply for a
performance via the application form. Two short performances at the Kaleidoscope Night
replace one street performance.
Application for Kaleidoscope Nights
Yes, I/we would like to present a segment of our show at the Kaleidoscope nights at the circus
tent.
Information about technical equipment, power supply,
volume, use of fire and pyrotechnics

The organizer generally does not provide stages or equipment.

Performance locations with power supply are limited to a small number.
I/We don’t use amplification*
I/We use amplification*
Amplification of voices
Amplification of instruments

Acoustic exposure is only permitted in the immediate audience area. Tripods or other
lifting devices for speakers are not allowed.
Maximum volume of performance:*
Quiet
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Intermediary
Loud
Very loud
I/We use percussion/drums (even if only during a short section of the show).
I/We use fire (even if only during a short section of the show).
I/We use pyrotechnics (even if only during a short section of the show).
Pyrotechnic equipment with a maximum total weight of 3g
Pyrotechnic equipment with a maximum total weight of 50g
Sections of my/our performance exceed 2 meters (penny-farthing, ladder, trapeze etc.)
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Other crucial details or important remarks on the performance
(space requirement, floor/performance area conditions etc.):
Official permits will be taken care of by the organizer.
The City of Linz is not liable for damage to property or personal injury resulting from activities
of street artists.
Stay / Accommodation
Length of participation*:
 participation on all three days is preferential
Thu 21 July
Fri 22 July
Sat 23 July
Date of arrival*:
Wed 20 July
Thu 21 July
Fri 22 July
Sat 23 July
Date of departure*:
Thu 21 July
Fri 22 July
Sat 23 July
Sun 24 July
Accommodation
Costs of overnight stays at designated facilities including breakfast will be covered by the
organizer. Participants are usually accommodated in double and three-bed rooms in hotels and
accommodations in the city centre of Linz.
I/We need accommodation.
No accommodation required.
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Daily allowance. The organizer allocates 25 Euros per person and festival day for food for a
maximum of 10 persons.
Artists keep performance revenues (busking money).
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Journey / Reimbursement of travel expenses
Travel expenses for outward and return journey are calculated based on the price of a 2nd
class train journey, a cheap flight arrangement or a mileage allowance. In conjunction with the
participation confirmation, artists will be informed about the amount of the travel
reimbursement and how this amount was calculated based on the application data.
Flight tickets that are used for travels to Europe before 10 July 2016 cannot be used for
claiming travel expenses.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed proportionally to the number of participating days.
(1/3 of travel expenses for one day, 2/3 for two and the entire travel expenses for three days).
Irrespective of the number of persons and travel distance, the organizer compensates for travel
expenses to a maximum of 1.000 Euros per group/individual performer.
Country of departure to Pflasterspektakel:
City/place:
Country:
Distance (km):
Means of transport:
Airplane
Train
Public bus
Private car - Number of vehicles:
Private van/sprinter - Number of vehicles:
Concluding information
Please send additional information to pflasterspektakel@linz.at!
Every application will be confirmed by e-mail. If not, your application hasn’t arrived!
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Until 15 March 2016, the definite consent or refusal is sent by e-mail.
Thanks for your interest and application for the Pflasterspektakel 2016!
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