Live! On Atlantic 2019 Audition Information

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1 Live! On Atlantic 2019 Audition Information Live! On Atlantic, a nationally-recognized entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, is seeking top notch, innovative, unique, edgy, family-friendly musical entertainers for the 2018 season! Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, February 9th (11:00am-6:00pm), and Sunday, February 10th (1:00pm-3:00pm), at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Live! On Atlantic features live entertainment along the oceanfront during the summer months. Sidewalks and street corners are the stages at Live! On Atlantic. Our musicians and novelty acts perform along Atlantic Avenue, the Main Street of the Virginia Beach Resort. From 7:30pm-11:00pm, the 8-block corridor of Live! On Atlantic transforms into a magical world of its own that is part outdoor music festival and part Family Fun Zone. Audition dates: Saturday, February 9th, 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday, February 10th, 1:00pm-3:00pm (callbacks at 3:00pm) Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, Meeting Room 3 (upstairs) Audition instructions: Please download and complete the application and bring it with you to the audition. You may also attach resumes, headshots, demo CD s, etc. Please prepare 3 songs (1 slow to mid-tempo and 2 upbeat). You will play ONE at the audition unless asked to play the second by the audition panel. A small sound system with up to 4 mics will be provided in the audition room. Bands should bring their own instruments, amps, guitar cords, direct box etc. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up/ tune your equipment and to check-in. We will be on a tight schedule! YOU MUST CALL THE LIVE! ON ATLANTIC OPERATIONS OFFICE AT , EXTENSION 121 (9:00am-5:00pm) TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION. Unfortunately walk-ins will not be accepted. Performers may be asked to return on Sunday for a call back if the panel wishes to see more. These are NOT auditions for bands that wish to perform on the stages in oceanfront parks. For more information about playing on an oceanfront stage, you must contact our talentbooking agency, More Music Group ( ). To help you make an informed decision about auditioning and give the Insider Scoop of what the Live! On Atlantic review panel is looking for, please note the following: We re looking for performers who are available during the time frame of May 10, 2019 through September 21, 2019, for evenings from 6-11 pm. This does not mean that you will be booked every night but the more open your schedule is, especially leaving open Friday-Sunday, the more you could be contracted as a performer.

2 To be considered for Live! On Atlantic, a musical act MUST be able to fit on the sidewalk within our space constraints. This means that musical acts larger than 3 pieces might not be booked due to the fact that they are too large. At auditions there will be a tape outline of the space required. Try to fit in that space during auditions, along with all of your equipment. During the season you will be performing four 30/45 minute sets. This means that you will need to know and be proficient in a vast playlist. A helpful hint in choosing your music selections is to ask yourself Does this music make you happy? and Make you feel like you are on vacation? Musical acts that are accepted for Live! On Atlantic will be responsible for providing their own sound equipment. You will need sound reinforcement out on the streets of Live on Atlantic. It doesn't have to be a big system (because you have to set up and take down) but you need to have great fidelity and sound good!! If you have a photo of sound equipment to show judges that would be helpful (but not required). For time constraints at the auditions, there will be a sound system we provide at auditions ONLY for your convenience! The members of a musical act (or any other type of act involving more than one performer) who audition with us are the members we will be contracting with. It is expected that the original auditioning members ARE INDEED the members that will actually be performing on Live! on Atlantic. One person could change the dynamics of an act. Exceptions to this policy will have to be approved in advance in writing by the Live! On Atlantic Program Manager. There is a dress code. It will be included in the contract issued for all performers. Come to your audition dressed in the type of clothes that: (1) are appropriate for your act -- If you are a Kiss cover band, dress like it; If you are country, do the boots and hat. If you are a group, dress like you are a group; (2) WE LOVE Professional, Unique and Innovative. You could be a 4-piece brass ensemble and be dressed in superhero costumes. Think of Disney street acts! We had one performer who dressed in princess gowns and played the violin & keyboard. Needless to say she was a hit with the judges and on Live! On Atlantic! Be sure this is something you can wear, replicate, etc. throughout the season; (3) Be professional (please, no sexy, revealing, shorts, etc. are allowed); (4) A question to ask yourself: Does it look like I am dressed as though I am part of a professional entertainment program?; (5) COME TO THE AUDITION IN THIS ATTIRE. Perform at the audition like you would if you were at a live show. Be more than great musicians; be Entertainers! Live! On Atlantic is a program to provide free entertainment for visitors to Virginia Beach!! We need to see at the audition how you would interact with the "audience. You need to "draw a crowd" and get our attention! All performers will be expected to conform to Live! On Atlantic Performer Handbook guidelines. This also means that if you are chosen, you are signing a contract with Live! On Atlantic to uphold the guidelines AND agreeing to come to ALL of the PERFORMANCE DATES that are in your contract. Remember this is a CONTRACT and not, "Oh, if I don't get a better offer, I will be there. All performers will be required to attend an Orientation Meeting the end of April or beginning of May. Not only will you get helpful and EXCITING information, you will also get to meet the rest of the Live! On Atlantic FAMILY! That's what we are...a Family. It's

3 like a winter family reunion in May...people hugging each other, catching up, and trading information. It s a great time for networking as well. Due to time constraints, the audition panel will NOT be able to discuss salary at auditions. The pay for Live! on Atlantic performers varies from act to act. Variables include: size of the act, number of years on Live! On Atlantic programs, genre of music performed, degree of professionalism, whether it s an act we need to fill on the roster, etc. Salary is negotiated when you are offered a contract with us. Keep in mind that the more times you are available to perform, the more money you could make. The number of acts hired for 2019 is dependent upon how many acts we will be inviting to return from the previous seasons. So this means you need to be at the top of your game, in tip-top shape, and put your best foot forward. Have your shtick ready. Shine above the rest! You can't be afraid of a little weather!! Live! On Atlantic entertainers perform outside, on the sidewalk, and still have to show up, even if there is a prediction of rain! We constantly monitor the weather and try to get you out to perform for all of the guests for as long as possible, even if that's for 30 minutes. The Live! On Atlantic Manager makes weather decisions. Additionally, you have to check in (IN PERSON) every time you perform. Sign Up today: Call IMGoing, the Live! On Atlantic operations office, at , extension 121 to schedule an appointment to audition. Space is limited!! Unfortunately walk-ins will not be accepted on audition days. PERFORMER APPLICATION ON NEXT PAGE!

4 Live! On Atlantic Performer Application 2019 Name of act Point of contact Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Web site *Please provide cell or other BEST number: Best way to contact you for updates, reminders, cancelations: Phone Text Please provide a description of your act: How long have you been performing? Have you ever been a Live on Atlantic performer? If so, when and for how long: Live on Atlantic runs seven nights a week. Please check the night(s) you would be available to perform: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Are you able to perform on short notice? For example, if we had a no-show act one night, and you were contacted at 7:00pm to fill in that night, would you be able to perform? No Yes

5 Please include any promotional material, CD, DVD, or other supporting information. If you are currently performing in the Hampton Roads region, please list your venue(s) and performance date(s): _ All performers hired for Live on Atlantic will be expected to adhere to a dress code and certain standards of performance. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY AUDITION DOES NOT IMPLY ACCEPTANCE IN THE LIVE! ON ATLANTIC PROGRAM. Signature Date Performers for Live! On Atlantic are booked by IMGoing.