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OOTB Booking PolicyThe performers' slots are for 3 songs, for which we allow 15 minutes time (this includes the time to set up and take down each performer, and for applause, song introductions, etc). First bookable slot is at 9PM, and the last slot is at 11.45pm. There's a 15 minute break at 10.30, to allow for chat, buying of drinks, and selling of mystery prize tickets. Allocation of the slots will go, on a first come first served basis within each group, to those who:
So, if you didn't play the previous week ("A" list), then you can book your slot when you turn up (as before), on a first come first serve basis. if you did play last week ("B list"), then we wait until 8.30, then we book any available slots from the "B" list in first come first-served order. Any slots left after 8.30 are booked on a first come first-served order (i.e. no "A" or "B" list distinction). If all slots are filled, we start maintaining a squashee list. This means that if we happen to run ahead of time, then "squashees" can play one song only. The squashees wait until just before the 10.30 break and midnight respectively to see if they can play, as only then can we gauge if we have made up time. As before, squashees are selected on a first come first-served order. It should be noted that being placed on the squashee list does not guarantee an opportunity to play. The fairly disorganised practice of "pre-booking" slots won't be continued either, as we've had too many people not turn up. Similarly, we won't be allowing anyone to "book by proxy" (i.e. get someone else to book for them) either, for the same reason. OOTB may use its discretion to occasionally pre-book artists, and also to decide if someone should be on the "A" list or "B" list. Essentially though, we're trying to encourage a fair rotation of artists each week, in a transparent manner. If you have any comments about the OOTB booking policy, please feel free to let us know. |
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