2024 Diversitastic Dining Performer / Heritage Speaker

Would you like to be considered to perform a cultural presentation in the intimate setting of a Diversitastic Dining Event? FusionFest holds monthly dining events in local, small scale restaurants to continue its mission of celebrating diversity. Whether you have been referred, or just want to apply, please have the following points in mind: 

• Music and/or dance cultural performances are generally included as part of the dining events, as well as heritage speakers. These performances and talks must match the specific culture being celebrated at the event.
• These are intimate performances taking place in local restaurants for anywhere between 30 to 90 people. Most of the time no stage is available, and it is recommended to keep a small number of performers to fit the venue.
• FusionFest is able to provide an audio engineer and sound system for the event. Performers will be required to list their technical needs in this application in order to be considered.
• Dancing groups are responsible for making their music tracks available to the audio engineer, and to be prepared with connectors to connect their devices to the sound system.
• Musicians are responsible for bringing their own instruments and communicate with the audio engineer about their technical needs.
• Heritage speakers must provide files and/or presentation assets prior to the event.
• All approved acts will be given a "Show Flow" with the program for the evening and performers must follow this program and schedule, unless otherwise stated by the organizers.
• These events give performers and speakers an opportunity to promote pride in their culture. A small stipend is available for the performers, but the performance time would be short (like 15 minutes total at most) and the motivation should spring from cultural pride.
• Performers will be encouraged to promote the event on their social media platforms and within their network. 
• All ticket sales from the event go to pay the local restaurants, further FusionFest's mission, and provide for the performers, so it is in everyone's interest to promote.

 

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