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CALL FOR BANDSAPPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

FOR 2018 CONCERT SERIES

Event Information: 41st season of this FREE Community Concert Series! Dates: Fridays, May 4 - Sept. 7 Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm Location: City Plaza, Downtown Chico

Application Information: This series showcases LOCAL bands Application Deadline: Friday, February 9th! Quality demo/music sample required for all applicants (CD or web) Band selections will be fi nalized by March 16th

Band Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Address (send check to):__________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________ City:_________________________________ ______________________________________ Zip:___________________ Zip:___________________ __________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________ Cell:___________________________________________ E-mail:_ E-mail:______________________ E-mail:___________________________________________ E-mail:_____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Style/Description:______________________________________________________________________________ Web/url (Demo):_______________________________________ Web/url (Demo):_______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ (To be used on event poster, print & social media promotions) (REQUIRED for evaluation/selection process!)

Availability: PLEASE CIRCLE ALL AVAILABLE DATES. More availability will increase chan More availability will increase chances of being selectedces of being selected.

MayMay: 4 11 18 25 June: 1 8 15 22 29 JulyJuly: 6 13 20 27 AugustAugust: 3 10 17 24 31 SeptemberSeptember: 7

List Top 3 Preferred Dates: ((All (All ( reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate date requests. will be made to accommodate date requests.reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate date requests.reasonable efforts ))

1 )________________________________________________________ 2 )____________________________ ___________________________ 3 )____________________________________________________

Performance Criteria, Guidlines & Info:((Please initial(Please initial( next to each of the followingPlease initial next to each of the followingPlease initial stating that you have read and understand the FNC policies) next to each of the following stating that you have read and understand the FNC policies) next to each of the following

_____ All concerts are scheduled from 7 - 8:30PM. Concerts must begin promptly at 7:00 PM and fi nish no later than 8:30 PM. Setup is to begin no later than 5:45 PM with a sound check completed by 6:30 PM.

_____ Should a cancellation by the band be necessary, please notify the DCBA offi ce at 345-6500 as soon as possible to allow time for alternate arrangements.

_____ Standard sound system and lighting is provided by North State AV, Inc. Special requests may be at the expense of the band. Contact North State AV, Inc. @ 342-8860 for any specifi c equipment information.

_____ Vehicles may not enter City Plaza for any reason. There is a loading zone for band equipment on 4th Street (near Broadway)and band vehicles may remain parked in these spaces once unloaded. Spaces on 4th Street closer to Main Street are reserved for the North State AV, Inc. van/trailer. Following the concert, all equipment must be completely removed no later than 9:30 per city plaza rental agreement.

______ Bands must acknowledge sponsors a minimum of two times during the concert. Failure to do so may effect future performance opportunities. Sponsor list will be taped to the stage prior to each show. (Emcee or DCBA Staff will also announce sponsors.)

______ The FNC concert venue is not a forum for expressing political view, religious beliefs, etc. Lyrical content must be “family friendly” and public may not come up on stage at any time (to dance, make announcements, etc.)

______ Weather cancellation policy: bands will be notifi ed no later than 1:00 PM on the day of the concert if a weather cancellation has been called. Unfortunately, due to Plaza reservations, concerts will not be rescheduled during the same year but band will be given priority status during selection process the following year if requested.

______ Band members agree to abide by City of Chico Plaza Regulations including no alcohol, no smoking, etc.

______ Bands selected to perform a FNC will receive a check for a minumim of $100. (If additional funding from sponsors can be secured, band compensation will increase.) Bands are also permitted to sell merchandise or CDs during the show.

____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________Signature Print name Date

2018 Band Application

Submit completed application by February 9th to:DCBA/Friday Night Concerts • 330 Salem Street • Chico CA 95928 • Fax: 530-345-3277

Application Deadline: Friday, February 9th

The undersigned certifi es that he/she understands and will adhere to all Friday Night Concerts (FNC) guidelines. The undersigned also certifi es that he/she is authorized 1) to execute on behalf of the band and 2) accept legal process on behalf of the band. The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Downtown Chico Business Association, the City of Chico and Tolar AVL from all damages, liabilities, costs and expenditures, including attorney’s fees and costs of defense, which may occur by reason of the undersigned’s use of City Plaza during the FNC.