Application for Participating in The Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float

Application for Participating in

The Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float

for Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2021

Read Carefully Before Submitting

Are you applying to be a marcher or a supporting participant (eg, photographer)?*

MarcherSupporting participant

The much-loved Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float will make its appearance at the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade for a 6th consectuvie year. As always, we will wow the audience with oriental-inspired asesthetics, stunning costumes, and dynamic dance moves. In doing so, we hope to increase the visibility and presence of the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community, advocate love, freedom and equality for the wider LGBTQ+ world and spread messages of hope, courage and strength. We are now inviting you to join us in this fabulous experience.

To apply for a spot on the float, please carefully read the information below and fill in the form.

Please note that participants are approved on a 'first come, first serve' basis and as the maximum number of participants is 40, only the first 40 applicants who have completed and signed the form and made the payment will be guaranteed a spot on the float. Those who complete the payment but do not make into the first 40 will be refunded, which is the only scenario a refund will be approved.

General Information about the Parade

Theme: RISE

Time and Date: 6-10 pm, Saturday, 6 March 2021 (However, float participants will assemble at 12pm at a designated location on the parade day for a series of pre-parade activities, including doing the makeup, a photoshoot of each participant, receiving gifts from the sponsor, taking a group photo with the sponsor, etc.)

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground

Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW 2021

COVID-19 Safety Measures:

Symptom screening and temperature checks
Contact details registered for all individual participants
ID checks on entry
Mandatory face masks for all participants while in the Marshalling Area
Physical distancing at all times
Controlled access sections within the marshalling area will be in place to allow physical distancing and avoid contact with large numbers of people

Details about the Float

Creative concept: Phoenix Reborn

Size: 40 (including 4 supporting personnel)

Music: Edited audio clip based on 逆态度 (Defiant Attitude) by 张杰 (Jason Zhang)

Listen to the audio clip here (including 5s intro and 20s outro)

Costumes: Bold, vibrant and colorful designs inspired by the image of the Chinese phoenix.

The following designs are for illustration purpose only and are subject to change without prior notice. The final designs and actual clothing may look substantially different.

Male Design

Female Design

Choreographed routine: a 45-second dance routine to be performed at the Performance Zone

Marching distance: approximately 555 metres along the Parade Route, which will take approximately 25 minutes to traverse through

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be held on 30 Jan, 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb and 5, 6 Mar at around 7pm for about 1-1.5 hour. The venue will be advised later. Participants are encouraged to participate in at least two rehearsals and MUST attend the one before the Parade Day. Participants not showing up at the rehearsal on 5 Mar will be deemed to have withdrawn from the parade and may be refused entry into the marshalling area on the Parade Day. During the rehearsals, physcial distancing must be maintained and face masks must be worn at all times.

Applicant Information

Name (as shown in your valid ID document, no nickname or pseudonym.):*

First NameLast Name

Name in Chinese characters (if applicable)

Sex*

MaleFemaleOther

Nationality*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Country

Ethnicity*

Phone Number:*

E-mail*

example@example.com

Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

WeChat ID*

Put N/A if not applicable

Facebook ID*

Put N/A if not applicable

WhatsApp ID*

Put N/A if not applicable

Line ID*

Put N/A if not applicable

Costume Preference*

Male designFemale design

Weight and Height (for costume making)*

Rehearsals you can attend (at least two dates, one of which must be 5 March)*

Emergency Contact

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Relationship to Applicant*

Volunteering Opportunity

We are always looking for warmhearted and talented people to join our team as volunteers. If you have expertise, experience or interest in one or more the areas below and are willing to dedicate some of your time to our cause, we'd love to have you on our team.

Are you willing to be a volunteer for us?*

YesNo

If your answer is Yes to the above question, please choose one or more of the following areas you are knowledgable or passionate about:

Fees and Payment Method

Joining the float entails a registration fee of $20 and another $80 for costumes. The $100 should be deposited into the following bank account:

Account name：Jiang Yu

BSB：732029

Account number：524450

Please put your full name in the reference field.

Once the payment is made, please send an email titled 'Bank Receipt - Your Full Name' with your bank receipt attached to chinesepridefloat@gmail.com .

Please note that except for the scenario specified in Paragraph 3, payments are NOT refundable under any other circumstances. Reasons such as "I changed my mind", "I just realised I have other engagements on the Parade Day", "I don't like the costume/music" or "I don't get along with another float member" won't be accepted as valid grounds for a refund.

I have made the payment and sent a copy of the bank receipt to the aforementioned email address.I will make the payment later.

RELEASE / DISCLAIMER

I acknowledge that there may be risks involved in the event (Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade) and associated rehearsals. I fully realise the potential dangers of participating in the Event and rehearsals and fully assume the risks associated with my participation and my wellbeing and safety during and after the Event. I understand and acknowledge that the Event organisers (including all the volunteers and organisers of the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float) provide no warranties, regarding my wellbeing and safety.

I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of the Event organisers (including all the volunteers and organisers of the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float).

I will participate in the Event, in a manner that does not endanger either me or others.

I agree that the Event organisers (including all the volunteers and organisers of the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float), have no liability to me whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss, including but not limited to injury or death, sustained by me during or in any way related to my participation in the Event.

I acknowledge that the registration fee is not refundable if a participant withdraws their registration, or changes their mind about attending the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

I authorise the use of my pictures and videos taken by myself, other participants and our designated photo and videographers to use on the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float's website, social media platforms such as Facebook page, Instagram, WeChat and TikTok and publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

I agree to follow all reasonable safety instructions provided to me by the Event organisers (including all the volunteers and organisers of the Chinese LGBTQ+ Community Float), before, during and after the Event.

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