We welcome a wide range of performances, including music, dance, street theatre, visual art, mime, magic shows, face painting, make-up or Henna Artists, and photography, to name a few. We want to hear if you have a unique act or performance style! One of our key objectives is to engage the Slough Residents in Art & Culture. Any performance that encourages participation is preferred.
Performers should be prepared to provide their own equipment and materials. We will ensure the busking stations have basic facilities, but specific requirements should be communicated beforehand. Load-amplified music is not allowed, and the Busking Stations will not have any power.
In adverse weather conditions, the performer can cancel their booking and reschedule the performance.
Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a letter confirming the agreed fee and payment mechanism. At the end of your performance, once the producers have confirmed that the performance was expected, we will transfer the fixed fee and 70 % of the collections to your designated bank account.
Yes, you can apply for multiple slots or stations if you are available. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred schedule based on availability. However, we want to allow a wide range of performers and include as many as possible; depending on the demand for slots, we may limit the number of bookings per performer.
Performers should be over 16. All performers between the ages of 16 and 18 need to always have an adult present during the booking slot.
If you are bringing equipment requiring technical support, we will support you as best as possible. However, we do not have any technical personnel on-site. We will assist with the use of the contactless card collection machine and answer questions about online collections.
Performance slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, however, if you have any specific time requirements, you can discuss these requirements with your producer.
One of the Street Beats producers will contact you by email or telephone to inform you if your application has been approved. We will aim r to respond to your application within five days.
Yes, you can request changes by contacting us directly. If possible, we will accommodate any adjustments to your application.
Performers are generally allowed 30 minutes before and after their slot for setup and teardown. Please adhere to these times to ensure smooth transitions.
There is no specific dress code, but performers should wear attire appropriate for a public performance and aligned with the themes or content of their act.
No, you need a license to sell merchandise on the high street. However, you can give away items as part of your performance.
After your application is confirmed, you and your producers will agree on performance times and locations. The producer will confirm the booking slot by email and WhatsApp. A full schedule of performances will also be available online.
If you cannot attend your assigned slot, please notify us immediately. We will work with you to reschedule or find a replacement. However, in case of a no-show, you will not be allocated another spot, and any other booking schedules will also be cancelled. If you cannot take your assigned place more than two times, you will not be allocated another spot.
Performances must be family-friendly and adhere to local regulations. Content should be respectful and suitable for a diverse audience. Your Producer will work with you to make sure the content is suitable.
Yes, groups and bands are welcome. In your application, please provide details about all group members and any additional requirements. Also, just so you know, load amplified sound is not allowed.
Yes, security will be present to ensure the safety of performers and attendees. Please follow any security instructions provided.
Street Beats will be promoted through various channels, including social media, local advertising, and community outreach. Performers will also be featured in promotional materials.
Please report any disruptions or disturbances to event staff as soon as possible. We will take appropriate action to address any issues and make sure we have a smooth performance.
Yes, you may record or livestream your performance, but please make sure you have the necessary permissions and do not disrupt other performers.
Amplification and sound equipment should be used at a reasonable volume to avoid disturbing nearby businesses or other performers. Follow any guidelines provided.
Upon confirmation of your performance slot, detailed directions to your assigned busking station will be provided. On-site staff will also assist with directions.
You will be met by one of the producers before your performance slot. They will provide the guidelines and rules about the performance.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel. This will allow us to make alternative arrangements and offer your slot to another performer. If you cancel your performance two times, no further slots will be allocated to you.
If you have any more questions or support, please feel free to contact us at your email at contact@thesloughhub.org or call 0776 968 205]. We’re here to help and ensure your participation is a success.
The town centre has many paid car parks, the cost of parking at the Queensmere car park is £1 per hour.
Yes, you are expected to use the Full 2-hour performance slot; shorter times may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
Yes, you can take a reasonable number of short breaks. If you need to leave the Busk Stop during this break, make sure someone is there to look after the equipment. On-site staff will be available to help if necessary.
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