Kildare Local Live Performance Programming Scheme Call Out

Kildare County Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to the Kildare Local Live Performance Programming scheme.

This scheme funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, will assist producers, promoters and venues to provide support for people in the live performance industry to facilitate programming of outdoor live performances in Kildare in summer 2021 animating town centres for local communities, should public health considerations permit. Read more about the release of funding for local authorities nationwide here.

The scheme aims to support the creation of employment opportunities for local professional artists and musicians of all genres, performers, designers, technicians, crew, lighting and sound engineers and other support staff working in the live commercial arts and culture sectors in county Kildare.  Performances can be recorded or streamed if health restrictions prevent live events or as local authorities deem appropriate.  The Kildare Live Performance Programming Scheme offers an award of €143,000.  It is envisaged that one application will be funded. 

Applications are welcome from established Event Producers, Promoters and/or Curators with a proven record (minimum 3 years) in the creation and presentation of events in the live performance sector. Apply here.

 

Eligibility

• Applications are welcome from individuals or group Event Producers, Promoters and/or Curators with a demonstrable track record (minimum 3 years) in live performance production and presentation;
• Proposals must include work in the live commercial entertainment sector across one or multiple art form;
• Proposals must prioritise the employment for/of services of locally based professional artists, performers, crew, and other support staff;
• Proposed live performance(s)/event(s) must take place in county Kildare and must conclude on or before 30^th September 2021. Applicants may consider Kildare’s Culture Night 2021 celebrations (Friday 17^th September) as part of this proposal*;
• Proposals for activities in retrospect will not be considered;
• Proposals should consider the presentation of a range of performance types with regard to gender equality and diversity;
• Proposals that consider performances across each of the 5 Municipal Districts in Kildare are welcome, but this is not essential;
• The successful applicant must provide proof of Tax Compliance;
• Projects involving children or young people must have appropriate policies in place as regards Child Protection;
• The successful applicant will be required to confirm appropriate insurance policies and Health & Safety procedures, including COVID-19 policies are in place.

The successful applicant should carry out a detailed risk assessment of their activities with regard to the continuing public health measures and guidelines, to determine if they will be in a position to operate safely and in line with public health measures at all times.

*Please note that entry to all Culture Night events is provided free of charge, and therefore should be reflected in any income projections.

 

Ineligible proposals

• Applicants who cannot demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the production and presentation of live performance;
• Proposals from not-for-profit organisations or charities;
• Proposals the include activities that have already started or are completed; or proposals taking place after 30^th September 2021.
• Applications which do not provide supporting material pertinent to the delivery of their proposal (e.g. letters of support; CVs)

 

 

What costs/projects will be considered as part of this scheme

The Kildare Local Live Performance Programming Scheme aims to support the creation of employment opportunities for professional artists and musicians of all genres, performers, designers, technicians, crew, lighting and sound engineers and other support staff working in the live culture, creative and music industries.  Costs related to the creation / production of a live performance will be considered, which will include:

• Venue costs per event to include crew / overheads / staff costs that are incurred as a result of and for the duration of production only);
• Contracts for Service for Artist/Performer fees; Musician fees; Crew fees; Set/Costume fees including Design, and any other associated costs;
• Video Streaming costs;
• Advertising, PR related costs to the specific event;
• Hire of specialist equipment specifically required for the event;
• Health and Safety and Security costs;
• Insurance costs for the duration of the production only.

The successful applicant will be required to provide an Income & Expenditure report, with vouched receipts as a condition of the award.

 

What costs will not be considered as part of this scheme

• Purchase of equipment or any other capital expenditure;
• Local authority rates;
• Contracts of Employment not relevant to the production;
• Legal and Accountancy Fees;
• Annual Insurance costs (with the exception of per event insurance);
• Costs that do not fit the purpose of this scheme.

 

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest will be accepted through the official online application system only. The deadline for receipt of submission is 12pm, Wednesday 23^rd June 2021**

**Please note that the deadline for applications to this scheme has been extended to Monday 5th July, 12pm**

Assessment will be made by an independent adjudication panel. All applicants will be advised of Council’s decisions in writing.

Proposed live performance(s)/event(s) must take place in county Kildare and must conclude on or before 30th September 2021. Successful candidates are required to provide a short report / update to the arts service on or before 31st October 2021. Failure to do so may deem the grant invalid and grant aid received may need to be refunded to Kildare County Council.                                                                                                                              

Events/activities must only be carried out if they are compliant with the most up to date government guidelines on COVID19.

The payment of a grant is not taken as an indication that the equivalent of any grant will be made to the organiser on another occasion.

 

Acknowledgement of Funding

This scheme is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and administered by Kildare County Council. The Department and Local Authority must be acknowledged in all publicity material associated with the project.  Failure to acknowledge the Department and Local Authority appropriately may deem the award invalid and funding received may need to be refunded to Kildare County Council.

Kildare County Council reserves the right to publicise the awarding of the Kildare Local Live Performance Programming Scheme.

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