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the Festival Day Zero, Monday (day before festival begins) - print programs. - load in gear, set it up for 1st performances (variable proscenium?). - clean site if necessary. - put banners in place outside and inside space. - gather artists at airport, bring directly to site if possible, then to billet, give them. cell phone and city map if necessary (cell phone is metro ticket). - setup and test Ustream camera and mic. Days 1,2,3 and 5, Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - setup chairs, adjust lights, video and sound system for two artist(s) sets. - if site is wide open, consider proscenium shifts for each set. - allow artist to reverse order. - set out programs. - setup documentation camera and mic. - setup lighting. - open doors at 7:00p. Expect late start, like 8:30-40p. Tell artists. - 7:00p start U-Stream interviews with tonights artists. - 8:30-40p: announce beginning of festival in English. Tell audience that there will be a break between sets. - setup documentation equipment. - encourage patron to meet artists before, after and during event. - keep venue and bar open for an hour or more after second set. - lock up venue for night and make sure artists get back to flats. Go with them if necessary. - secure documentation SD chips (make NO NAME backup on harddrive and external DVD-R or BD-R) make sure artists know it may take two month before editing is complete. - Instruct artists about Echofluxx Ensemble (David). Day 5, Friday (variances) - load in new music gear, music stands, extra mics, tables, etc - longer afternoon rehearsal time needed for new music ensemble. Day 6-7, Sunday and Monday - Strike setup and transport gear. - Dinner for organizers to discuss festival. |