Panelist and Entertainer Application

This application is for panelists and entertainers for Fandom Kissimmee 2023. This event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at the Kissimmee Civic Center.
 
Please describe your intended panel and/or entertainment and performance agenda in your application. Include information regarding run time for your intended performance, any stage or space needs, and a general description of what your act will entail. Fandom panels and performances must be suitable for all ages. 
 
Application does not guarantee approval for panelists, performers, or entertainers. Panels and performances will be approved on a case-by-case basis per the discretion of the City of Kissimmee.

Welcome to Fandom Kissimmee, a free pop culture convention where fantasy worlds collide, and magic awaits around every corner. Embark on an epic adventure through a labyrinth of vendors, panels, Unicorn rides, and cosplay contests. Whether you're a seasoned warrior or a curious adventurer, Fandom Kissimmee has enchantment and wonder for fans of all ages. Sponsored by Experience Kissimmee. Admission to Fandom Kissimmee is free! More details coming soon!

APPROVAL: Applications will be approved/denied based on event needs, space availability, and/or amount of duplicated services. The submission of an application does not guarantee a panelist or entertainer acceptance into any event. All decisions are at the City’s discretion. The City has a right to deny or cancel any panelist or entertainer that does not follow the professional expectations and guidelines of the City. The CITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE EXCLUSIVITY for vendors, panelists, or entertainers on particular items.
 
CANCELLATIONS: The City has no control over weather and any losses due to event cancellation.
 
PARKING: Event vendors are directed to drop off their equipment/supplies in the event area during specified set-up time and park their vehicle in specified parking areas. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas are subject to being towed.
 
LIABILITY WAIVER: All vendors, artists, entertainers, and panelists agree to discharge the City of Kissimmee, its employees, and sponsors from any suits or claims based on property/possession loss or damage. All vendors agree to comply with the rules set forth or implemented on event day. The City reserves the right to revise any rule for the betterment of the events and their customers. Liability and Indemnity addressed in Activation Space Addendum.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Vendors may not dispense any products in glass containers. All food waste must be disposed of properly.
EVENT HOURS:  SET UP will take place on Friday, September 6th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Exhibition Area will be open on Saturday, September 7th, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. BREAK-DOWN will be on Saturday, September 7th, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
MERCHANDISE SALES: Any and all vendors who take orders or receive money for services that they provide to the attendees of any event held on City property, whether indoors or outdoors, will be subject to pay the required vendor fee.
The City of Kissimmee reserves the right to place all vendors in locations based on the nature of the event.
 
PERSONNEL: All staffing requirements are at the discretion of the City of Kissimmee Events and Venues Supervisor and/or designee. Should the Vendor’s actions or inactions require the City to utilize additional staff, the Vendor shall be responsible for paying the wages for the time the staff’s presence is necessary. This includes but is not limited to additional staff needed to clean the area used by the Vendor.