Ground Zero Performance Cafe PERFORMANCE EVENT REQUEST

This form will allow you to request Ground Zero Performance Café for a music or theatrical performance.. A venue production manger will be in contact with you regarding the status of your reservation request, cost, and paperwork details.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THIS FORM

Read the Ground Zero Performance Café Event Application Guidelines
Read the Ground Zero Performance Café Rate Sheet

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Online reservation requests must be received at least 5 weeks in advance for Ground Zero Performance Café
Requests are processed 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday.
If you would like to request an event within 5 weeks time, you must contact the Scheduling Office directly and requests will be accommodated at the discretion of the Ground Zero production managers.
To check on venue availability or to see venue details, please visit the USC Scheduling Webpage.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are first-come, first-served. Requests will be accepted starting August 1st for fall semester events, December 1st for spring semester events, and April 15th for summer events.

Policy Agreement:

Please check this box to indicate that you have read and understand the Event Application Guidelines

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Contact Information

Sponsoring Organization:* No abbreviations
Organization Type:*
Contact Name:* First and last
Phone Number:*
Fax Number:
Email:*
Billing Address:*	Street Apt/Suite City State Zip

Performance Date(s) Requested

What dates are you available to perform?

Please note while every attempt will be made to schedule you for your preferred dates we cannot guarantee that you will get your first choice. Please also be aware that loud performances are only permitted Wednesday through Saturday. Soft performances are permitted Sunday through Wednesday.

Date #1:*
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Time Requested

Reservation (Set-up) Start Time: *
Rehearsal or Sound Check Start Time: If applicable
Event Start Time:*
Event End Time:*
Reservation End (Tear down) Time: *

Please note a minimum of 15 minutes must be allotted for set-up and tear down of your event. Depending on the nature of your event, both times may be adjusted at the discretion of the Ground Zero Production Manager.

Event Information

Event Name:* Full name of event
Event Type:*
	If Other Please Describe:
Description of Event:*
Event Setup Details:*
Expected Attendance:* capacity – 150 seated 226 standing (if all furniture is moved outside)
Will you be serving food or beverages?* 1. Rental costs will apply 2. Please note that Ground Zero does not all soda or water to be brought into the venue for distribution. If you bring in soda or water to distribute at your event, you will be charged $100.00
	If yes, please describe:
Would you like to purchase drink vouchers for your event attendees?*
Does your event involve amplified sound?*
Will you be taking donations at your event?*
Will your event be:* +may incur additional fees
Would you like to request reduced coffee bar noise during your performance? * Note: This is a request only and not all requests for reduced noise are approved
Will you be selling any items at your event?*
Will you be using the exterior courtyard adjacent to Ground Zero?*	The courtyard is free, if available, but does have loud noise restructions.

Technical Information

Ground Zero Performance Café provides the PA system.
There is one piano, tuned regularly, located onstage. No other instrumentation or backline is provided. If your require anything not listed in the audio overview (found on our website at www.usc.edu/gz) then you must contact the Ground Zero Technical Director at GZTech@usc.edu at least three weeks prior to your event.
If you are bringing a guest audio technician please introduce him/her to the audio crew as soon as he/she arrives. Ground Zero’s audio equipment can only be touched by – or under the supervision of – a Ground Zero staff person.
Ground Zero reserves the right to photograph and/or record all performances (unless client specifies otherwise in writing prior to the event.)

Will you be bringing a guest audio technician? *
	If yes, please include their name and any comments:
How many acts will you be performing and how long will each act perform for: * Please list acts in order starting with the first act of the night.
Please have each act fill out a TECHNICAL RIDER.You are required to submit ONE RIDER PER ACT/BAND. The Ground Zero Production Staff will build the timeline for your event based on this information.
If you have multiple acts, will they be using the same backline?
Will you need to use the video projector to project DVD or a computer input? *
	If yes, please specify what equipment you would like to hook up to the projector (i.e. type of laptop, MP3 player, etc.) NOTE MacBook Pros cannot be projected from the stage.
Will your event be filmed? *
Any Other Additional Information you would like to provide:	If yes, please describe:

The University of Southern California reserves the right to cancel any event, in whole or in part if fees are not paid prior to the event, if the group does not comply with USC policies and procedures, if information for the event is altered without notifying the USC Scheduling office, or if USC officials cannot ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff or visitors.

This form serves as a request for space only. Events booked at the discretion of the Ground Zero Production Staff. Submitting this application DOES NOT guarantee any dates or times for your event. Events are not confirmed until this application is approved by the Ground Zero Production Staff and all of your paperwork and payments are submitted. You will receive written confirmation via email when all your requirements are completed.

By submitting this form, you are agreeing that your organization will comply with all Ground Zero Performance Café and USC policies and procedures. (Located online at www.usc.edu/gzcoffee and www.usc.edu/SCampus)

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An email will be sent to the address provided confirming the submission of your reservation request.