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Annual NLFB Meltdown Competition is back!

ANNUAL NLFB MELTDOWN COMPETITION IS BACK

Artists from all over Northern Ontario will compete for a paid spot in the 2022 festival

Northern Lights Festival Boréal’s annual Meltdown Competition is back! The “simulive” event, set to be held on March 24, 2022, gives emerging artists from across the northern regions of the province the chance to compete for a paid spot at this years Northern Lights Festival 2022 (July 7-10). This competition offers an excellent opportunity for emerging artists to gain valuable exposure. Past winners have included Spencer Jose and Lion House.

This year’s event will be held virtually and artists can apply by filling out this registration form. Pre-recorded live tapes can be submitted during the registration process or YouTube links can be emailed to outreach@nlfb.ca. Registration will be open from February 18, 2022 until March 7, 2022 at 8 p.m. and submissions will be shown virtually to a live audience on March 24, 2022. Performers will be evaluated by a panel of judges as well as through audience input after the event. The winner will earn a spot at the 50th anniversary festival this summer, and will be eligible for musical mentorship programs held at the festival.

This years Meltdown Competition is being hosted in partnership with Cambrian College’s Public Relations program and will be a fundraiser for NLFB as well as the Cambrian Foundation. Registration for performers will be free. All genres of music are welcome, alongside storytelling, spoken word, and other types of performances that are inline with NLFB’s past lineups (visit www.nlfb.ca). NLFB also encourages original music.

Those who are questions about the format or registration process are asked to contact Morgan at outreach@nlfb.ca or Kigen at marketing@nlfb.ca.

Spectators and supportive friends are encouraged to come and cheer on their favourite acts. Admission to the event will be $10 (plus taxes and fees).

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Volunteer Booth

The volunteer booth is essential to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for festival visitors. Their main mission is to warmly welcome other volunteers, listen to their needs and answer any questions they may have. They are also responsible for guiding volunteers through the different areas of the festival, directing them to their stations.

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Back Stage

These Volunteers will be assisting Sound Engineer Matt Wiewel, to load in & out instruments onto the main stage. 

Their role will also be to prepare the various back-stage snacks and look after the artists on the main stage.

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Tear Down

Volunteers are responsible for tearing down tents, fences, and all equipment used at the festival. Volunteers in this area work after festival weekend. Experience with manual labour an asset. Closed toed shoes are mandatory, steel toe boots are suggested but not required.

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Site Setup

Volunteers are responsible for setting up fences, and all equipment used at the festival. Volunteers in this area work before festival weekend. Experience with manual labour an asset. Closed toed shoes are mandatory, steel toe boots are suggested but not required.

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Instrument Lock-up

Volunteers must ensure all artist equipment is safely stored during the festival weekend. A large container is available for storage and a key is provided to the Area Coordinator. Volunteers must be able to lift and move equipment.

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Posters and Signs

Volunteers are responsible for hanging and distributing all NLFB posters, banners, and promotional material in designated areas of the city and at the festival site. This crew is also responsible for taking down all signage post-festival and returning it to the NLFB office.

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Runners

Volunteers are responsible for several festival errands and tasks that arise during festival weekend. Tasks are assigned throughout the weekend as assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator.

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Green Team

Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the park to be clean at all times. In keeping with the festival’s green initiatives, volunteers in this area should recycle as much as possible, and keep all park areas clean and free of garbage.

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Children’s Area

Volunteers will assist the Area Coordinator in organizing and executing various crafts, activities, and games for our young festival patrons. Volunteers must be friendly, courteous, patient, and enjoy having fun! Experience working with children is an asset. A Police Record Check is required to work in this area if you are age 18 or over (no Police Check is required if you are age 14-17). Please email your Vulnerable Record Check to volunteer@nlfb.ca

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Site Patrol

These Volunteers will be our festival ambassadors! Site Patrol is one of the key positions in the team and the largest group. Volunteers are stationed throughout the park and it’s suitable for varying levels of mobility, some areas you can be seated most of the time and some areas require walking. Volunteers in this area must be knowledgeable of the festival program, the park layout, and general festival rules. This crew must ensure the safe and secure conduct of all persons at the festival and respond to enquiries in a pleasant and courteous manner.

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NLFB Merchandise

Volunteers are responsible for selling all festival, artist, and performer merchandise. Good customer service and organizational skills are required for processing monetary transactions and taking inventory. Bilingualism is an asset.

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Coffee Tent

Volunteers are responsible for selling beverages to the general public. Volunteers must serve coffee, keep the booth clean, handle money, and alert the Area Coordinator when stock is low. Bilingualism is an asset.

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Beer Tent

Volunteers are responsible for selling and serving alcohol. Servers must have Smart Serve certification. Ticket sellers and beer stein sellers do not require any certification; however, good customer service skills are an asset.

Please email your Smart Serve number to volunteer@nlfb.ca

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Ticket Booth

Volunteers in this area are responsible for selling festival passes to the general public. Volunteers must be well informed on the program, ticket prices, and the park layout. Experience handling money, good customer service skills, and organizational skills are required.

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REGISTRATION

Volunteers will greet and register all artists, performers, media, board members, staff, government officials, and VIP guests entering the festival site. Excellent customer service skills and organizational skills are required. Volunteers will survey festival patrons and collect valuable information and feedback. These volunteers should be knowledgeable about the festival and have excellent customer service skills. Bilingualism is an asset.

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