The Blind Tiger's Call for Artists

Come and show us your claws!

As you may well have heard, this year we are introducing The Blind Tiger to Mayfest proceedings which is our very own late night bar/cabaret/speak-easy type affair. We don’t want to define it too much, because ultimately you, the artists of Bristol, will bring the ingredients needed to give it its own unique flavour. But here’s the info you need…

What's it all about?
The Blind Tiger is in the Basement of the Bristol Old Vic will be open from 9.30pm til midnight on the 6th–8th and on the 11th–13th May. Each evening there will be open slots for you to come and delight and entertain our most discerning of audiences. We call for performers, musicians and magic-makers of all kinds to pitch up, take to the stage, and have some fun.

How do I get involved?
There will be a Blind Tiger sign up sheet resident in our Mayfest Café at The Parlour on Park Street. If you fancy a slot you just need to pop along and scribble your name down at some point during the day. At 6.30pm each day we will then chalk the acts up on the ‘Blind Tiger Presents’ board outside the Basement, and any remaining gaps will remain up for grabs until 9.30pm that evening.

What do I get?
It’s an informal affair, so you get a small stage (8ft by 8ft), basic lights and access to a mini PA. There will be a technician on duty (although tech demands should be minimal if at all) and you will also get a cut of the door takings – which is 'pay what you can' and divided equally between whoever else is performing that night. But mostly you get to be a part of what we hope will be a reet good night.

Guidelines?
Slots will go be at 9.30pm, 10.15pm. 11pm and 11.30pm. Acts should be no longer than ½ an hour. It should be simple, entertaining and in the spirit of Mayfest. We would suggest that more than 3/4 people in the space isn’t a good idea. We’re open to what you want to do, as long as it’s good spirited and not unsafe.

The Blind Tiger is part of Mayfest, an annual cross-city performance festival produced by MAYK in collaboration with Bristol Old Vic and venues across the city.