The 14th Annual Cherrywood Art Fair, to be held on December 12 & 13, 2015, is looking for an experienced Music Booker.
We need an outstanding, hardworking, and extremely organized self-starter who is responsible for booking live performances with bands, kids entertainers, and other musical ensembles and performers. The candidate must be personable and charismatic, as they will be interacting with musicians, staff, and board members. MUST have large-scale event experience.
Some responsibilities include:
- Curating and booking 12 musical acts/entertainers for 35-60 minute live performances
- Finding musical or ensemble acts to perform for free (or at most a small stipend) during two day Fair
- Design/set up/breakdown outdoor music area including overseeing rental, delivery, build & breakdown of stage and stairs
- Communicate band PA needs to Sound Engineer in advance of event
- Communicate with performers as needed concerning artist-related issues including use of website, photos, audio samples, on-site fair logistics, and policies
- Work with the Graphics and PR Coordinator to initiate content for communications materials, online resources, and press releases
- Maintain database of performer contact information, address, phone, performer budget, and supply payment information to Treasurer
- Oversee and act as liaison for band load-in and load-out from 9:30am–5:30pm each day during fair weekend
- Support Sound Engineer with sound and electrical set up and breakdown as needed during 10am to 5pm performance hours
- Participate in Volunteer Orientation Thursday evening before Fair
- Attend production meetings as needed
- Participate in post-event team survey and team debrief meeting
Position Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Database entry skills
- Team-player with a good sense of humor and positive attitude are major assets
In your cover letter, let us know a little bit about you and how your background makes you a good fit.
Compensation: $300
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Event Producer Pati Shampton at [mailto]info@cherrywoodartfair.org[/mailto]