Description of the framework that we offer you : what we know how to do and can offer you as well as what we expect from you. If you know the drill, the application form is here . Otherwise, please read the following.
Our offer
La Malle des Bardes [LMDB] aims to highlight local creators and artisans, but also from elsewhere. Two key values : mutual assistance and excellence.
What we are offering is far from being a working tool for professionals looking for fees, and even less for money sharks and other mercenaries that we are quick to spot. It is a space of expression for amateur and professional artists wanting to share a real creative project and benefit from a professional scene. Our commitment is that you will walk away with something that will move your project forward. This commitment is worthless without real involvement and taking responsibility from artists. These elements seem to us to be indispensable to succeed in a quality event.
We will make you the best proposal in accordance with these values and consistent with the framework offered.
The emphasis will be placed on the quality of the exchange, respect and kindness in general, as well as professionalism, and all in a deep connection with the project that you will present. We obviously expect the same attitude from you, throughout our discussions in this common project which brings us together here : produce you on stage !
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Here are our prerequisites, otherwise it is useless to go further:
ORIGINAL CREATIONS > We welcome artists offering original creations or original rearranged versions of well-known works. For example, cover bands or troupes simply playing well-known pieces without a premiere don’t fit our artistic vision. Also consider copyrights if applicable.
CARING FOR THE LIVING > For musical performances, we ask for at least one instrument played on stage in addition to the voice, like most singers around the world, in any style, who are able to play accompanied by live instruments. « live » conditions.
NO NEAR DATE > Avoid scheduling an event close in date and place to the one we are fixing together, it is generally counterproductive, especially for a local artist. This is a reason for downgrading the conditions, or even for cancellation. If there is an unmissable plan to take that is close in time and place, let’s communicate and find a solution together! It can be for example to shift our date. Avoid the last moment, stamp or not, it’s a commitment.
RESPONSIBILITY > You and we are co-producers, in other words: co-responsible! We ask for a lot of information to understand your vision, your goals to achieve it, and where you are in your journey, because we care. We expect you to be as involved in the organization as we are. We respond as quickly as possible. No answer ? Just get back to us. Setting a date in an emergency is possible but will inevitably increase our constraints. Let’s get ahead!
ATTITUDE > Being also artists, and after more than 500 cultural events organized with [LMDB] and other structures – including 384 in 2018 and 2019 – we have seen all kinds of diverse and damaged behavior. Having a creative activity requires the utmost seriousness in the steps and professionalism during the shows so that it goes perfectly for everyone. Reputation matters. Yours as ours and that of your hosts. So let’s just say that…
- To think that the association or the host spends nothing and earns a lot of money, it’s wrong, and… it’s shit.
- Do not respect anything and blow up everything in the place that welcomes you, it’s not « rock », it’s shit.
- Being lazy/casual when people toss their ass around you, it’s not cool, it’s shit.
- Having greasy hair, smelling of piss, cigarettes or weed from 2 meters away, it’s not hype: shit.
- Hide your flask and drink it on the sly, license 4 (legal alcohol license), or not, it’s shit.
- Getting drunk before going on stage is the hippie revival, but also shit.
- Set the mood by staggering, it’s more uncomfortable than funny, in other words, it’s shit !
- Forget once again, batteries/spare strings, transformer, power strip, guitar pick, tuner, setlist, sheet, pen, cable, drumsticks, to advertise, or how a console works, it’s…
That’s it ! You understood 😉
Form
To be a candidate, reassure us of your interest and motivation by answering the questions on the application form (Google Form).
Good luck !