By the People, For the
People. You’re invited to come along and GET INVOLVED!
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) is striving for Newtown Festival to be the biggest and best festival for social change in Australia. To achieve this, we need YOU, our local community, to get involved!
FOOD STALL APPLICATIONS
Purpose of the Festival
Now in its 41st year, Newtown Festival is
produced by the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre as NNC’s major annual fundraiser.
The Festival and NNC Festival Series Events
generate funds and awareness to enable the Centre to support our Inner West
community through the programs and services NNC provides.
ALL of our performers and artists, Writer’s
Tent team, Dog Show team and our incredible volunteers donate their time for
this cause, and we are forever grateful!
So how can I get involved?
By being a Newtown Festival Stallholder,
you are contributing to social change and promoting community
connectedness.
With multiple factors, including the rising
cost of living and huge reductions in government funding, now more than ever,
NNC is reliant on generous support from the local community to continue its
work. The money raised through stall fees, directly funds the services and
programs NNC provides for our local community and help to ensure a future for
Newtown Festival!
Important details to note when applying
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NNC will curate stalls to ensure there is broad variety and stalls are
in keeping with the vibe of Newtown Festival
·
NNC will consider stall presentation, product suitability and product
variety when determining stall places
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Preference will be given to stallholders from the local Inner West area
·
Completing this application form does not automatically guarantee you a
stall place at the Festival. This decision ultimately rests with NNC
· Openings for new applicants each year are limited. Please ensure you submit your application early and complete all of the required information for the best chance of being accepted
·
Stall layout may alter in some areas from previous years and while we do
our best, we cannot always guarantee you the same stall space as a pervious
year
·
Your stall application could be declined for a range of reasons
including sites or product categories being full
·
You will receive an email indicating whether your application is
approved or declined. However, NNC is
not compelled to provide explanations for their decision
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It is the stallholders’ responsibility to ensure all documentation is
complete, submitted and received
·
You won't be able to attend the Festival until all requirements are met
by the due date 10th October 2019, including:
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Receipt of full payment
·
Supply a copy of valid public
liability insurance certificate and evidence of Workers Compensation where
required
·
All forms correctly signed
2019 Festival Stallholder Terms and Conditions
Please note: All stalls will be audited for
safety, environmental & power compliance as well as for restricted product
sales.
Sustainability Policy for trading at
Newtown Festival 2019. The policy will be strictly enforced. Anyone not
prepared to use the approved service ware or abide by the requirements outlined
will not be permitted to trade on the day. A breach of the environmental
guidelines will forfeit your environmental bond. Sustainability Policy will be
sent to you once your application has been approved.
STALL SIZE: Sites are strictly 3m x 3m
(including storage and trailers/tow bars). If you require more space, you need
to apply for a 6m x 3m space. Approval will depend on product suitability and
is at our discretion. If your structure is larger than your booked and
allocated space, you will not be permitted to set up on the festival day and no
refund will be issued.
POWER:
·
Mains power is not available
onsite
·
Only generators organised by
the festival are allowed on site – no exceptions
·
Powered sites are allocated at
a fee. Please indicate on your application
·
Stallholders must bring their
own compliant power leads. Power leads and extension cords must be unbroken,
and they must not lie across thoroughfares. Faulty leads and electrical
appliances can trip the power supply. Please ensure your equipment has been
recently tagged by an accredited electrician
·
If your appliances and leads
are not recently tested and tagged, our electrician will test and tag them on
the day at a cost to you of $100 per lead
NB Power audits will be conducted throughout the festival day and anyone taking more power than they have applied and paid for will be required to cease trading immediately until payment of extra power (if available) is made.
SUB-LEASING: Under no circumstances shall
any sites be sub-let.
SPRUIKING: Under no circumstances are
stallholders permitted to go outside of their stall and solicit festival
attendees. All activities must be conducted within the allocated stall space.
LEAFLETTING: Newtown Festival has a strict
environmental policy. No active handing out of leaflets permitted from outside
of your stall site.
RESTRICTED ITEMS: No stalls are permitted
to sell water, alcohol or energy drinks
BALLOONS: No helium or other balloons are
to be used for presentation purposes or sold on the day.
WASTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT: All participants
are responsible for making Newtown Festival environmentally friendly. Please
ensure you read and comply with the Sustainable Guidelines for trading at
Newtown Festival 2019. Audits will be conducted throughout the day to ensure
these are being adhered to and anyone found in breach of the environmental
guidelines will forfeit their environmental bond.
WORK HEALTH & SAFETY: All stallholders
are expected to abide by any and all safety regulations and requirements to
ensure that Newtown Festival is a safe and WHS compliant event. You are
responsible for WHS training of yourself and your staff who are present at the
Festival.
WEATHER/CROWDS:
The Festival will go ahead regardless of the weather. Newtown Neighbourhood
Centre takes no responsibility for inclement weather or crowd participation.
Please be prepared for wet or sunny weather - bring a cover!
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE: You must have
your own Public Liability insurance to a minimum of $20 million broad form
coverage. Please email a copy of your Certificate of Currency showing coverage
beyond the Festival Day (Note: Only 365-day policies will be accepted).
If you have not provided a valid copy of
your public liability insurance by the closing date for stall applications
(Midnight 10th October 2019) you will risk your application for a
stall being declined.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: In NSW, it is compulsory to have a workers compensation policy if you engage workers or contractors deemed to be workers and pay, or expect to pay, more than $7,500 a year in wages, or you engage apprentices or trainees, or you are a member of a Group for workers compensation purposes.
| Key Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sunday 10th, November 2019 07:00 AM |
| End Date | Sunday 10th, November 2019 06:00 PM |
| Stage 1 - Notification to successful applicants | Friday 13th, September 2019 |
| Stage 1 - Full Payment Due | Friday 20th, September 2019 |
| Stage 2 - Notification to successful applicants and unsuccessful applicants | Friday 20th, September 2019 |
| Unsuccessful applicants bonds refunded | Friday 20th, September 2019 |
| Stage 2 - Full payment due | Friday 11th, October 2019 |
| Health services documentation due | Friday 11th, October 2019 |
| Final bond refund or Rollover | Friday 15th, November 2019 |