Art●Struck Festival BUSKER APPLICATION Terms & Conditions

Art●Struck Festival BUSKER APPLICATION Terms & Conditions

  1. All performances must be approved by the JCPA Festival Committee. JCPA Members maintain the exclusive right to refuse applicants who, in JCPA’s sole discretion, do not meet festival standards.
  2. Performances must be offered free of charge. Performers may accept tips.
  3. Sound amplification will NOT be permitted – this is intended to create a unique festival atmosphere in which several performers can be enjoyed as attendees move throughout the park. If your performance requires back-up music, you must provide your own small, wireless speaker and festival organizers will work with you to determine an acceptable level of sound.
  4. Performance times will be scheduled in consultation with each busker.
  5. Buskers must be present at their specified performance time(s).
  6. Buskers will be stationed throughout King Commons. Placement will be determined in consultation with each busker and will depend upon performance area requirements, among other factors.
  7. Performance must be professional and family friendly.
  8. Any special performance equipment or materials must be supplied by the performer (the Festival will NOT provide these items).
  9. Trash will be removed by buskers and disposed of in provided containers.
  10. This is a rain/shine event. You will be given a 12 hour notice of cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Information on cancellation will be emailed.
  11. Buskers that need to cancel should notify ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org ASAP.
  12. Buskers that do not show and give no notice or leave early may be banned from all future festivals.
  13. Busker breakdowns must start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and all busker spaces must be emptied by 8:00 p.m.
  14. By participating in the Art●Struck Festival, you release the City of Johnson City, the Johnson City Public Art Committee, city staff, security, and any festival representative from any responsibility from theft, damage, or loss.
  15. We will use your artist information and photos on our website and social media for promotional purposes. If you have objections please notify ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org.