Information for Artists and Agents

 

This is the most important information you need to know about performing at Folk at the Barlow. A more detailed version of this will be supplied with your contract

 

Club and Venue

•  Folk at the Barlow is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.

•  Our aim is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and participate in folk music, song and dance

• The Barlow, Edgworth is a community hall run by trustees and operated largely by volunteers

• Lighting and professional sound system. Engineer supplied. 

• Venue capacity 120, average attendance approx. 60

 

Promoting the Event

• Advertise on your website and social media, incorporating links to website www.folkatthebarlow.com and email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com

• Ticket bookings can be made by emailing folkatthebarlow@gmail.com or on our website.

• Tickets cannot be booked by contacting the venue

• We will advertise on our website, Facebook, Folk North West website and by our own leaflets and newsletter

• Please do NOT send any printed material to the venue. Email Helen on martinrasmith@gmail.com for an address

 

Getting Here

• The Barlow, Bolton Road, Edgworth BB7 OAP. Post code gives accurate location for navigation purposes

• There is a map at the top of this page

• On road parking at front of building for loading/unloading, Car park to rear

• Ground floor venue - easy access. Disabled access by ramp

 

Concert Timings

• 5 pm onwards : Soundchecks – earlier access by prior arrangement. 

• 7:30 : Doors open following soundchecks 

• 7:40  :   House Band plays

• 8:00  :  Support Act (45 mins)

• 8:45  approx :  Main act  (45 mins)

• 9:20  approx : Interval, Raffle & Announcements (25 mins)

• 9.45  approx : Main Act  (45 mins + encore) 

• 11:00 : We have to be out of the building

 

General

• A table is provided for CD and other sales. No commission is taken, nor do we expect a CD for the raffle.  

• Artists are offered tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival and a drink from the bar.

• Water is available at the bar – no single use plastic bottles from us! 

• No food is provided except by prior arrangement. If so, the cost of this will be deducted from the agreed fee. 

• No food is on sale at The Barlow but there are local pubs and the Cricket Club nearby

• We cannot cover the cost of accommodation at a B&B/Hotel. If accommodation is required, member(s) of the club will try to provide this.

• If a B&B/hotel has to be used, the cost will be deducted from the agreed fee.

• One complimentary guest per performer - please let us know numbers and check them in at entrance desk. 

 

What we need from you: 

• We need your PA tech spec at least 2 weeks in advance. Our state-of-the-art sound system will meet the needs of most acts.

• If you wish to bring a sound engineer, or self-operated sound system, this needs to be discussed in advance.  

• We prefer to pay artists by bank transfer so require details in advance. Cash or cheque on the night only if arranged prior to the concert. 

• Provide a direct contact number.

• For the sake of efficiency, all major arrangements should be made when booking. No follow-up riders please! 

• Once your booking is confirmed, if you have to cancel the performance for any reason, please let us know immediately.

• Please contact 07467 225895 to let us know your approximate arrival time

• That about covers it. Anything else, just ask Martin on martinrasmith@gmail.com