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Are you a deaf performer or artist? Applications to take part in this year’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival are now open.

Who can apply?

Self-funded artists who want to be part of Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Whether your talent lies in comedy, theatre, art, workshops, or tours, we want you to join us!

Why be part of our festival?

Join the only deaf festival in Scotland
Support from our festival team
Free use of venue
Perform to deaf and hearing audiences
Experience being part of vibrant Edinburgh festival scene
Advance your career

How to apply

Before you get started on your Edinburgh Deaf Festival proposal, download the performers information pack (includes BSL and IS).

Register your interest with our festival team using the form below, we’d love to know more. If you need help or require BSL access to complete the form, please get in touch at festival@deafaction.org.

Deadline for registration is by Wednesday 1 May. We will let you know if you are successful.

1. Company name (if individual performer, use your name)
Limit of 10 words

2. Show Name*

3. Primary Contact Name*

4. Phone Number*

5. Email Address*

6. Do you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of?*

Yes

7. If you selected ‘yes’ for question 6, please list your requirements below.
We may contact you prior to your event to discuss further. 

9. If any of your performances are taking place online, please select ‘yes’ to this question. *

Yes

If yes to question 9, please provide URL for your show (if you have one)

If yes to question 9:
livestreamed, pre-recorded, interactive, on demand, etc.

Select as many as apply.

Info: This helps us deliver your show listing as you would want it and makes sure this information is available for audiences. Your listing will have a banner or icon that indicates it is online.

Livestreamed

Pre-recorded

Interactive

On-demand

10. Age range (Select the age range for your show).

Info: Consider who it is aimed at, the show content and any venue restrictions- For example if in the Blackwood Bar, Kids 13 and under -> till 8pm / Under 18 -> 11pm*

Under 18 > 11pm

18+

12+

If you selected Children’s Show, Please insert specific age range:

11. Show listings (this is the description that will appear in the programme below your show).

This is a chance to sell your show to audiences, so tell them a bit about what to expect and feel free to include any review quotes or stars you’ve had for it before. Our team will proofread the copy to check for any errors and make sure it fits our style guide. Please note: it is not possible to have line breaks, bold typeface or other formatting in either the print or online copy. If you need to include accents or symbols, please discuss this with the Registration team and we’ll do what we can.

40 word limit for print programme*

Show listings cont. (this is the description that will appear in the programme below your show).

This is a chance to sell your show to audiences, so tell them a bit about what to expect and feel free to include any review quotes or stars you’ve had for it before. Our team will proofread the copy to check for any errors and make sure it fits our style guide. Please note: it is not possible to have line breaks, bold typeface or other formatting in either the print or online copy. If you need to include accents or symbols, please discuss this with the Registration team and we’ll do what we can.

100 word limit for your web listing on edfringe.com*

12. Duration and time slot - how long is your show?*

13. Music
Does your shows have music? (we will need to declare to fill the declaration form and request the PPL/PRS License, we will get in touch if needed.) *

Yes

14. Are audience reviews allowed?*

Yes

15. Fringe premiere?*

Yes

16. What languages(s) will your show be performed in?
e.g. English/British Sign Language*

17. Will you require a dressing room?*

Yes

18. Will you require storage space?
We may contact you prior to your event to discuss further*

Yes

19. Do you have specific lighting?
Please note - Blackwood Bar is the only space we have with a fixed lighting system with a mixer in place.*

Yes

20. Does your event require a specific sound system? 
Please note - Blackwood Bar is the only space we have with a fixed sound system in place.*

Yes

21. Please list any websites/social media channels associated with you or your organisation
We may share using Deaf Action's social media channels in the build up to your event. Please state otherwise if you do not wish for us to do this. 

22. Primary marketing contact?

23. Image
Please provide us with an image that will appear appear on your show listing on edfringe.com, and potentially in print listings Your image needs to fit the following requirements:

Minimum 343 x 343 pixels
300dpi
RGB or CMYK
JPEGs recommended

24. Primary Show Contact
This will be the person our box office gets in touch with regarding any ticketing information; *

25. Media Contact

26. Are you interested in further touring and professional opportunities for your show, following the Fringe?

Info: By selecting 'yes', you are indicating that you are interested in further touring and professional opportunities (including, for instance, looking for an agent, licensing your script, etc).The Fringe Arts Industry Office will be in touch with the contacts provided to gather more information. *

Yes

27. The company list

Include Everyone who will be taking part in your production, whether it be on or off-stage. The people added here will receive direct correspondence from the Fringe Society about support services offered, events and professional development, accommodation and a host of other benefits. You can also request welcome letters here, which can assist with entry to the UK and visa applications if you are attending from overseas.

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