Spoken Word, Storytelling and Literature at Larmer Tree Festival
17th-21st July 2013 (Spoken Word, Storytelling and Literature entertainment begins on Thursday 18th)
This form is to submit your ideas for spoken word, storytelling and literature at the 2013 Larmer Tree
Festival.
This application form covers Spoken word/Storytelling/Literature in the following areas:
Performances (spoken word, storytelling, author talk/reading)
Workshops for adults
Workshops for youths (age 11-17)
Workshops for children (age 5-10, or younger)
It doesn’t cover:
Music (please e-mail music@larmertreefestival.co.uk)
Comedy (please e-mail comedy@larmertreefestival.co.uk)
Street Theatre (please e-mail becca@larmertreefestival.co.uk)
Site Art (please see the Site Art Application Form)
Art & Craft Sessions (please see the Arts & Crafts Workshops Application Form)
Film, Theatre Shows and Workshops (please see Other Entertainment Application Form)
2013 sees Larmer Tree Festival celebrating its 23rd year so we're making lots of plans to make it as special as it always
is and we hope you have some exciting ideas to add to this! We try to keep what we offer fresh each year and welcome
new ideas for submission. To help us get a clear idea of what you are offering, please fill in this as fully as possible.
The spoken word, storytelling and literature programme starts from 2pm on Thursday 18th July and runs right through to
the end of Sunday 21st July. We programme a variety of storytelling sessions, workshops, author’s talks and readings
plus over twelve hours of spoken word mainly for Lyrical Lostwood performances and The Social. The emphasis is on
engaging, performative work, which will reel audiences in, whether it be with serious and thought-provoking lyrics or
witty and wry words. We will consider applications which include a musical element, provided the act has spoken word
at its core. We also programme around four hours of workshops, through which festival goers can learn more about
writing and performance in spoken word, and try things out for themselves in a friendly and supportive environment.
Before you get started on your application, please read the following carefully:
Our response - Your application will be forwarded to the member of our team dealing with spoken word and literature,
and they will contact you if they need further information. We are always overwhelmed with applications so
unfortunately can't promise that we will be able to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard from us by the end of April,
we're sorry but you weren't successful this time.
Fees and Expenses - We operate with a very tight budget and are unable to offer spoken word performers a monetary
fee. Instead, we typically offer a guest ticket and a couple of food/drinks vouchers to each performer. We are able to
offer a small monetary fee for spoken word workshops. It should also be noted that we very rarely charge our audience
anything to see/take part in the entertainments.
Deadline - We will be confirming bookings constantly, so please post your application in as soon as possible, but the
final deadline is 19th April, although the earlier we receive your application the better chance you have of being
accepted.
Submitting Your Application - Please ensure every section of the form is completed, making sure that all supporting
material/attachments is/are clearly labeled with your name and the name of the project. Then either e-mail it back to us
at otherents@larmertreefestival.co.uk or post it to: Larmer Tree Festival, PO BOX 1790, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 5WA.
We prefer e-mailed applications (with a clear description/title of what you are offering in the subject line), but if you
decide to send it by post, please make sure that you have the correct postage when sending in your application!
If you have any queries or problems please call the office on 01725 552300.
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Larmer Tree Festival –
Spoken Word, Storytelling and
Literature Application
Received:
Ent Type/Area:
Days available:
Result:
Confirmed:
Your Contact Info
Notes/Other details:
Your Name
Address
Email Address
Daytime Telephone numbers
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Other
Workshop/Performance/Show Details
Workshop/Performance/Show
Name
Please tell us the
category/ies you fit into
Please show by putting a X in
the box/s to the left.
Description of what you’re
offering
Please remember we’ll be
reading hundreds of
applications, so keep it concise
while still providing a clear
picture to get us excited!
What will our audience gain
from your involvement at the
festival?
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Spoken Word Performance
Author Talk/Reading
Storytelling
Workshop for adults
Workshop for youths (age 11-17)
Workshop for children (age 5-10)
Workshop (suitable for Under 5s)
Availability & Timings
Dates and times you are
available
We programme from ThursSun and performers are
usually expected to perform
in more than one slot.
Length of session/show
We may ask you to perform
a longer or shorter set
depending on programme
requirements
Length of time to:
(if applicable)
Thursday 18th July - earliest arrival time
Friday
19th
Saturday
Sunday
July
20h
21st
latest departure time
- earliest arrival time
latest departure time
July - earliest arrival time
latest departure time
July
- earliest arrival time
Set up:
latest departure time
Break down:
Technical Details and Numbers
List technical equipment you
require and if you’ll need access to
power or lighting (including
microphone/s, DI boxes etc.)
Whilst at the festival, you are expected to take care of your own storage and transport
of props and equipment around the site. If this is going to be a problem please let us
know here.
Transport/Storage
Number of leaders/ performers
involved (including their roles)
Number of participants
(for workshops only)
Minimum:
Maximum:
References (for NEW applicants offering workshops with UNDER 18s only)
Please give details of two referees who know your work (please make sure you ask your referees in advance!)
Name/Company:
Address:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Relationship to the referee:
Supporting Information
Please use this space to inform us
of other festivals/events you’ve
worked at.
Sample/s of work
Please include web links to audio
and/or video clips of you performing
your work or attach files to this
application. If files are attached,
please note this here.
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Name/Company: