City at New Year’s Eve EOI

The City of Perth will host The City at New Year’s Eve event on Thursday 31 December 2020, from 6pm to 12am (midnight).

The Event

The City of Perth will host The City at New Year’s Eve event on Thursday 31 December 2020, from 6pm to 12am (midnight).

In response to COVID-19, the City is shifting the event focus from stage entertainment to expanding the program of street level performances, entertainment and arts installations. These changes aim to encourage the dispersal of large crowds whilst bolstering the economic impact to local businesses, and promote a safe, festive and vibrant atmosphere. The event will coincide with the City’s iconic Christmas Lights Trail.

To further spread activation/entertainment across the precinct, the City will present a 2-minute fireworks display at 9pm aimed at families with young children and a high impact 5-minute display to celebrate the new year at midnight.

The Venue

Road closures will be implemented within the Northbridge precinct at (approx.) 4pm to accommodate entertainment, to extend alfresco trading areas for businesses, and to facilitate the safe movement of pedestrians.

Key locations of activation will include:

  1. Perth Cultural Centre
  2. WA Museum – City Room
  3. Yagan Square
  4. William Street (between Roe & Francis Streets)
  5. James Street (between William Street& Mountain Terrace)
  6. Lake Street (between Roe & Francis Streets)

The City will be responsible for all other elements of the event, and will provide public toilets, drinking water, first aid and security services. Along with the presence of Western Australia Police Force, contracted security personnel will be positioned throughout the key locations, ensuring the safety of all performers.

Performers will have access to a nearby changeroom/greenroom both pre and post-performance, however, storage will be limited.

The Opportunity

The City of Perth is seeking submissions for entertainment, including:

  • Roving entertainers
  • Street performances
  • Traditional Aboriginal performances
  • Ephemeral art installations
  • Static installations
  • Children/family workshops and activities(between 6pm – 9pm only)

The City will also be programming Busker Micro Stages within the key locations.

Entertainment will be programmed at the City’s discretion and all respondents should be available to provide their proposed services between the event hours of 6pm and 12am (midnight).

The road closure time of 4pm should be taken into consideration when submitting an ephemeral art or static installation to be placed on the street.

The closures should also be observed for any workshops requiring bump in/out and costume or other deliveries to greenrooms as no vehicle access will be granted after this time.

Eligibility

All applicants must:

  • Be based in Western Australia.
  • Adhere to State Government laws and recommendations surrounding COVID-19.
  • Have a registered ABN.
  • Have a current Public Liability Insurance certificate

Assessment Criteria

  • Is the entertainment/installationengaging and/or interactive?
  • Is the entertainment/installation ofhigh quality?
  • Does the entertainment/installationappeal to a wide demographic?
  • Does the entertainment/installationrepresent value for money?

All submissions will be assessed against the criteria and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following information to the City’s Events Officer.

  1. Complete the attached EOI Form.
  2. Attach supporting materials (.doc or .pdf,mp3s / mp4s) including:
  • Proposed performance, entertainmentor installation description.
  • Pictures/videos of the proposedperformance, entertainment or installation.
  • Pictures/videos and/or links to previousworks or performances.
  • Performer/Artist bios including detailsof previous performing experience(if applicable).

Submissions close 5PM 29 October 2020

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