March Extravaganza Application

Sunday 11 March 2018 | 1pm-2am

Applications extended to 10 January.

I frequently hear from women about how they wish there was a community space. International Women's Day is a great opportunity to see what that space could offer. It is a bit of a trial to see whether women will come and support; a chance to engage those women to see what they would like from such a space. It is a chance to showcase all of the talented cis and trans LBQ women in our community. So we're hiring a huge London venue, with 6 performance spaces including a ground floor bar, round performance space, ballroom, workshop room and even a theatre. The total capacity is 900 and the event will run between 12pm and 2am.

We plan to offer a chance to try out or experience the many aspects of the community we are in. Whether you are into music, performance, socialising, games, theatre - for one day it will be all under one roof. Want to be where all the women will be? Well for once that will be easy!

For one day only (hopefully more in the future!) we will get our community space.

We will be looking to get press engagement to promote as many of the artists as possible so there will be a strict timeline for releasing information and we will ask everyone to sign a contract.

As no doubt many of you will be aware, as we are hiring a bar, it is very hard to cover costs as most of the income tends to go to the bar. That said, in the ethos of everything I do; I am committed to paying all those involved, even if it is a nominal fee. This is very much a trial event. If there is any profit (after artists pay) it will be re-invested into the community.

Don't delay, apply today!

We recommend completing the form on a PC or MAC computer. The picture upload is a pop up which struggles on phones. Alternatively submit the form without the image and email the image afterwards to admin@planet-nation.com

If you are interested in participating in this event, please submit your entry.

The application form will close on 10 December.

You can apply in more than one area.

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About You
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There will be many different areas, in order to fill the available slots (47) we need to know what you can offer
Activity application
Between 6pm and 10pm the ballroom will be hosting activities such as martial arts, dancing, self defence. We are open to suggestions if you have an idea. The room has capacity for 150 standing.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
Please specify. Please include if you are able to provide this, and if there would be any cost.
Comedian application
Between 6pm and 10pm the round room will be hosting cabaret and performances. In each 4 hour slot there will be 3 performances (15 minutes each) plus changeover/host. There are 12 performance places available.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
DJ application
Between midnight and 2am there will be 3 club rooms and the main bar. Depending on the number of DJs who apply, and the music styles; DJ slots will be either 1 or 2 hours.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
CDs, vinyls, digital? Do you have your own equipment? If so, what do you have?
Fayre/stall application
Between 1pm and 5pm we will have a room of stalls. Visitors will peruse and be able to purchase from these stalls. We are looking to showcase community groups, charities and small LBQ-owned businesses.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
Host application
We are looking for some hosts to showcase their exceptional skills. There are a few different opportunities available. Depending on the number of hosts applications, hosts will cover a 1-2 hour period. Between 1pm and 5pm the round room will host live music and will have a host to introduce each new act and keep the crowd engaged. Between 6pm and 10pm the round room will host live cabaret and performance and will have a host to introduce each new act and keep the crowd engaged. Between 2pm and 8pm the theatre will host live theatre performances will have a host to introduce each new performance. There is a VIP room between 2pm and 10pm which we would like to have a host to entertain, greet the VIP guests.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
CDs, vinyls, digital? Do you have your own equipment? If so, what do you have?
Musician application
Between 1pm and 5pm the round room will be hosting live music. There will be a soundcheck for all artists between 12pm and 1.50pm. Performance slots are 15 minutes with changeover/hosting in between. There are 12 music slots available.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
Please give the number, and then list the names.
Performer application
Between 6pm and 10pm the round room will be hosting cabaret and performances. In each 4 hour slot there will be 3 performances (15 minutes each) plus changeover/host. There are 12 performance places available.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
CDs, vinyls, digital? Do you have your own equipment? If so, what do you have?
Security application
Due to ticketed areas, we would like to have hosts at each door. We think this is a great opportunity to showcase our SIA trained community. We will also need one person on the door to accompany the venue's security as these are not LGBT.
Please give your SIA number
Please provide the name and website
Theatre application
There are six 1-hour performance slots available in the theatre. The theatre has a capacity of 40 and is a flat space, and blacked out. We welcome applications from theatre groups.
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
Please give the number, and then list the names.
CDs, vinyls, digital? Do you have your own equipment? If so, what do you have?
Workshop application
We have space for 7 workshops throughout the day. Workshops are 1 hour in length and are in a room with a capacity of 40 standing. Workshops are between 1pm and 10pm. Daytime workshops should be suitable for 16+
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
These are just some ideas. Please use other if you have another option!
Please specify. Please include if you are able to provide this, and if there would be any cost.
Author application
We have an author reading and signing session. London-based author? Great!
Please provide a bio, maximum 30 words in the third person (i.e. Max is a house DJ. She has been performing in London for the past 10 years).
Give us as much detail as possible!
Other application
Got a skill that isn't covered? Want to be involved? That is great! Tell us more and we will see what we can do!
Give us as much detail as possible!