APAM Gathering at DreamBIG Children's Festival

REGISTRATIONS
There are two categories of registration available for the APAM Gathering at DreamBIG –

1) An In Person registration for attendance at the IRL Gathering being held alongside DreamBIG Children’s Festival in Adelaide from 19-23 May 2021. Registration for the In Person program also gives you access to the full Digital Gathering program running on the APAM digital platform from 14-24 May 2021. In addition you need to purchase tickets to see Showcased works presented as part of the DreamBIG program so you can plan your time and resource effectively throughout the Gathering. Upon registration you will be provided with a link to access discounted tickets to the Showcase works sold by DreamBIG Children’s Festival Box Office.

2) A Digital registration for attendance at the Digital Gathering program running on the APAM digital platform from 14-24 May 2021.

Register now via Humanitix. Please note digital registrations are now closed. 

COST OF REGISTRATION
All registration fees are per person. Registrations are strictly non-transferable.

In Person – APAM Gathering at DreamBIG, Adelaide
In Person ticket holders receive full access to the Digital Program
+ Independent Artists – $481.47 inc. GST and BF
+ Small to Medium Companies – $630.19 inc. GST and BF
+ Large Organisations / Government – $744.59 inc. GST and BF

Digital Only – APAM Gathering at DreamBIG
+ Independent Artists – $115.39 inc. GST and BF
+ Companies / Orgs – $275.55 inc. GST and BF

Register for both 2021 APAM Gatherings to save 20%.

DreamBIG and Darwin Festival Gathering Bundle (save 20%) – In Person
In Person ticket holders receive full access to the Digital Program
+ Independent Artists – $769.76 inc. GST and BF
+ Small to Medium Companies – $1007.71 inc. GST and BF
+ Large Organisations / Government – $1190.75 inc. GST and BF

DreamBIG and Darwin Festival Gathering Bundle (save 20%) – Digital
+ Independent Artists – $184.03 inc. GST and BF
+ Companies / Orgs – $440.29 inc. GST and BF

The Gathering will be balanced to ensure an even mix and range of participants, across independent artists, organisations of different sizes, local and international participants, and diverse disciplines. There are limited registrations in each category — register early to avoid missing out!

PAYMENT METHODS
Credit card is our preferred payment method – this will guarantee your ticket immediately.

If you are unable to pay via Credit Card, upon checkout select ‘Pay by Invoice’. You will then be sent an invoice and your ticket will not be confirmed until payment is received. When paying the invoice, please ensure to include the invoice reference number in the ‘Description’ field of your electronic transfer.

REFUNDS
APAM offers a partial refund of 50% on the In Person ticket price for APAM Gathering at DreamBIG if a request is received before 1 May 2021.

There are no refunds for APAM Gathering at DreamBIG for cancellations received on or after 1 May 2021, including non-arrivals.

APAM offers a partial refund of 50% on the In Person ticket price for APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival if a request is received before 27 July 2021.

There are no refunds for APAM Gathering at Darwin Festival for cancellations received on or after 28 July 2021, including non-arrivals.

All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

There are no refunds on Digital tickets.

In the event that an in-person Gathering cannot proceed due to COVID-19 related Government-mandated local lockdowns in the host city, ticket holders with In Person tickets will automatically be refunded the difference between the In Person and Digital registration price.

In the event that an In Person ticket holder cannot travel because of Government mandated local lockdowns in their home-city, they should contact APAM and request a refund of the difference between the In Person and Digital registration price, in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

In the event that an In Person ticket holder feels unwell with fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste, they should contact APAM and request a refund in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

HUMANITIX
APAM proudly uses Humanitix for our event ticketing. Humanitix is a not-for-profit ticketing platform that gives events impact, directing 100% of profits from booking fees toward education projects.

APAM CODE OF ONLINE CONDUCT
Before completing your registration we will ask you to agree to abide by the APAM Code of Online Conduct, which you can read in full here.

Attending the Gathering in Adelaide in person, you will experience a range of activities including:

SHOWCASED WORKS IN THE FESTIVAL
Curated and presented as part of the host festival. Showcased works are a mix of free and purchased performances, workshops and installations but all are ticketed events that are also available to members of the public. Participants at Gatherings will need to book and/or purchase tickets to see showcased works. APAM will ensure a limited number of tickets for all showcased works are made available to Gathering participants.

See the list of these works here.

TICKETING FOR SHOWCASED WORKS
Your APAM In Person registration enables you to access discounted tickets for Showcase works presented as part DreamBIG Children’s Festival. These tickets must be purchased separately through DreamBIG ticketing.

Once registered you will be sent an exclusive link to book discounted tickets to these works.

Schools’ Performances and Workshops
Registered Gathering participants may request to book into dedicated Schools’ Performances and Workshops by emailing DreamBIG Festival at dreambig@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au with the subject heading ‘APAM Free Ticket Request’. Booking for schools’ activities is subject to availability.

PROFILE
Selected by a national curatorial panel from an expression-of-interest process. Profile sessions offer opportunities for artists, companies and groups to share their repertoire, ideas and ambitions. Profile sessions include:
+ HERE’S OUR IDEA // for works in development seeking commission or presentation
+ HERE’S WHAT WE MADE // for productions with a completed premiere
+ HERE’S HOW WE WORK // presenters and curators discuss the new ways they are working with artists to present work for audiences and communities.
All Profile sessions are presented digitally to ensure maximum accessibility for participants joining us online. For participants joining us in person, we’re hosting ‘watch parties’ where you can meet and network with others.

EXCHANGE
Curated by APAM, Exchange includes keynotes, panels, dialogue and networking events.

IN PLACE EVENTS
Curated by presenters and producers who are based in the host festival’s city. Designed to offer participants a window into the contemporary performing arts sector locally, these events are collaborations between APAM and local organisations.

APAM’s online platform for the DreamBIG Gathering provides seamless connectivity to fellow participants all around the world and access to the Gathering program live and on demand.

Through the platform you will be able to view all the sessions, network and arrange video meetings directly with fellow participants.

The APAM platform will be live from 12 May so you can start connecting with other participants, check out the program and tailor your event schedule.

In structuring the program, careful consideration has been given to scheduling events across time zones in different international regions and minimising screen fatigue. The program is a daily commitment of between 30-120 minutes for live streamed events across the period 14-24 May 2021. Additionally, all Gathering content will be available on demand for later viewing.The program structure is similar to the in person Gathering with content made for the digital:

SHOWCASED WORKS IN THE FESTIVAL
The Showcase Digital program will feature a curated cohort of artists and companies, illustrating innovative ways of sharing practice. Through the Showcase program you’ll hear directly from the artists and makers as they provide an insight into the works being presented in Adelaide during DreamBIG. Showcase will be scheduled as well as being available on-demand.

In addition our Showcase Interactives will enable you to experience a selection of works made for the digital realm.

PROFILE
Selected by a national curatorial panel from an expression-of-interest process. Profile sessions offer opportunities for artists, companies and groups to share their repertoire, ideas and ambitions. Profile sessions include:
+ HERE’S OUR IDEA // for works in development seeking commission or presentation
+ HERE’S WHAT WE MADE // for productions with a completed premiere
+ HERE’S HOW WE WORK // presenters and curators discuss the new ways they are working with artists to present work for audiences and communities.
All Profile sessions are presented digitally to ensure maximum accessibility for participants joining us online.

EXCHANGE
Curated by APAM, Exchange includes keynotes, panels, dialogue and networking events.

IN PLACE
Designed to offer participants a window into the contemporary performing arts sector locally, these events are collaborations between APAM and local organisations.

FIRST NATIONS INDUSTRY PROGRAM

Open to First Nations producers and self-producing artists, this program creates a network to share knowledge, expertise and build connections nationally and internationally. The program will cover topics including multi-artform markets, key hubs for artistic exchange, and First Nations- to-First Nations networks. Participants will also have the opportunity to hone their market development plans in preparation for the APAM Gathering.

A digital program commencing on 12 May will be followed by daily touchpoints throughout the digital and in real life APAM Gathering in Adelaide to offer both continued peer learning and support from experienced First Nations producers.

Through this program First Nations industry members will experience deeper engagement in APAM and an expanded network as well as confidence and strategic approaches towards international engagement.

Eligibility

The First Nations Industry Program is open to Australian, New Zealand and Canadian First Nations producers and self-producing artists. Participants will be selected from an Expression of Interest (EOI) process and will receive a free registration for the APAM Gathering as part of their participation.

Key dates

+ 7 April EOIs open
+ 4 May EOIs close
Successful participants notified by the 6 May

EOIs are now closed.

FIRST TIMERS PROGRAM
Navigating a marketplace takes experience, especially as we all learn how to engage internationally in the digital realm, and adjust to the rapid changes in our sector over the last year. In 2021, APAM is continuing its long-running First Timers program for first time attendees to provide guidance, support and some basic tools to enhance your experience of the APAM Gathering at Dream BIG. First Timers will be part of the Digital Gathering program, so you can participate wherever you are located.

Those accepted into the program will be a cohort of national and international peers with the opportunity to share and learn while being connected to experienced peers for support.

Through this program First Timers will experience deeper engagement in APAM and an expanded network as well as confidence and strategic approaches towards international engagement.

ELIGIBLITY
The First Timers program is open to people living and working in any country who meet these criteria:
+ They have an active artistic practice as an Artist/Maker, Producer or Presenter in their own country
+ If an Artist/Masker or Producer, they have not had any experience in touring work for professional presentation in a country outside their own
+ They are available and committed to participating in the full First Timers Program for its duration

SELECTION PROCESS
Those interested in participating in the First Timers Program will need to complete an Expression of Interest after purchasing their registration. EOIs are now closed.

All applications will be considered by the APAM team with input from the Curatorial Panel.

KEY DATES
+ 7 April EOIs open (if you select you are interested in the EOI process you will be alerted when EOIs open)
+ 4 May EOIs close
+ Successful participants notified by the 6 May

The First Nations Industry Program and First Timers are supported by Creative New Zealand and Canada Council for the Arts.

ACCESSIBILITY – IN PERSON
We are committed to ensuring our event is as accessible as possible for all our participants.

All APAM Gathering venues are wheelchair accessible and have accessible toilets available. For venue specific information please head to our Venues Tab where detailed information can be accessed for each venue.

For the Gathering Welcome and Neighbourhood, AUSLAN interpreting will be available. For all other Profile and Exchange sessions, these services are available on request.

For all Showcase works please refer to this listing on the DreamBIG Festival website.

We encourage you to call or email us if you have any questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your requirements with us.

AUSLAN INTERPRETING
Auslan interpreters will stand to the side of the speaker of performed action and translate the text and dialogue into Auslan while signing live.

ACCESSIBILITY – DIGITAL
APAM On-demand content will have captions and some events will be AUSLAN interpreted. Please check back for full program details in mid April.

As we come together virtually and IRL, APAM is committed to moving towards a sustainable future. Tasked to work towards this collectively, we ask you to join us throughout the Gathering to reduce our environmental impacts in the following ways:

+ Offset your travel and event participation emissions be they digitally or IRL. We work with Greenfleet to encourage participants to offset emissions of travel and participation in the event. This can be done when you register, however, if you missed the moment to do this you can purchase carbon offsets here.

IN PERSON PARTICIPATION
+ Say no to single use plastics
+ Bring your own water bottle or reusable cup for beverages
+ Take public transport
+ Car pool

We will also work to:
+ Offer only plant-based food at catered events
+ Limit printed collateral
+ Use recycled or biodegradable products where possible

At APAM we feel less is more, so we ask you to really consider that what you need during your attendance at the Gathering. Here is a suggested list of what you might need each day:

+ BYO water bottle and/or coffee cup
+ Sun Protection
+ Umbrella/raincoat
+ BYO tote/carry bag
+ Please don’t bring printed collateral, and instead share online contact details

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If my organisation purchases a digital registration, am I able to share it with my colleagues?
No, all tickets are issued to a single ticket holder and each participant will need their own profile and email. Registrations are strictly non-transferable.

I’ll be attending the Gathering at DreamBIG in person and I’m looking forward to seeing festival shows. How do I arrange my tickets?
Your APAM In Person registration entitles you to discounted tickets for works presented in the Showcase program as part DreamBIG Children’s Festival. These tickets must be purchased separately through DreamBIG ticketing.

I’ll be attending the Gathering in person and I’m keen to meet and network with international participants who won’t be travelling to Adelaide. How does that work?
In Person registrations includes full access to the digital Gathering program, so you will be able to participate in all conversations and activities taking place online and network with all participants.

I’ve purchased an IRL registration but I’m no longer able to travel to Adelaide in person. What do I do?
APAM offers a partial refund of 50% on the In Person ticket price for Gathering at DreamBIG Festival if a request is received before 1 May 2021.

There are no refunds for Gathering at DreamBIG Festival for cancellations received on or after 1 May 2021, including non-arrivals.

APAM offers a partial refund of 50% on the In Person ticket price for Gathering at Darwin Festival if a request is received before 27 July 2021.

All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

There are no refunds on Digital tickets.

In the event that an In Person ticket holder cannot travel because of Government mandated local lockdowns in their home-city, they should contact APAM and request a refund of the difference between the In Person and Digital registration price, in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

In the event that an In Person ticket holder feels unwell with fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste, they should contact APAM and request a refund in writing to hello@apam.org.au.

What happens if there are further lockdowns or border restrictions? Will the IRL event be cancelled?
In the event that an in-person Gathering cannot proceed due to COVID-19 related Government-mandated local lockdowns in the host city, ticket holders with In Person tickets will automatically be refunded the difference between the In Person and Digital registration price.

When will I get the full list of participants?
All registered participants will have access to the full list of participants in late April. This list will then be live, updating automatically as additional Participants register. You will have access to the APAM Digital Platform from 12 May.

I have another question that’s not included here.
Contact the APAM Office by emailing hello@apam.org.au with any questions – we’re here to help!

APAM’s curatorial panel has curated all the Profile sessions within the APAM Gathering at DreamBIG. Panel members have also contributed and advised on other APAM programs and events, including determining priorities for international visitor invitations.

The APAM curatorial panel for the Gathering at DreamBIG is:

+ Ali Murphy-Oates, Moogahlin Performing Arts
+ Angela Conquet, Independent Curator
+ Annette Shun Wah, OzAsia Festival
+ Bernie Haldane, Auckland Live
+ Luanne Poh, The Artground
+ Nadine McDonald-Dowd, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
+ Nikki Ashby, Country Arts SA
+ Noel Jordan, Imaginate
+ Rosemary Hinde, Independent Producer
+ Susannah Sweeney, DreamBIG Festival