Parade Applications

Major changes to note for 2021

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic and the restrictions under current health orders, the following changes will be in place for the 2021 Parade:

• The Parade will be a ticketed event for spectators, held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Moore Park, and broadcast by SBS.
• Parade participant numbers will be reduced, with Parade participants capped at a maximum of 5,000 people
• Parade groups will be no more than 40 persons each. This will allow for as any many groups as possible to participate
• No vehicles can be used as part of any floats. SGLMG encourages participants to think big with their costumes, props, flags, inflatables, signs and pushable elements.
• A series of COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be in place and Participants must comply with these. These include:
  • Symptom screening & temperature checks
  • Contact details registered for all individual participants
  • ID checks on entry
  • Mandatory face masks for all participants while in the marshalling area
  • Stay at home if you are sick or have any cold or flu symptoms.
  • Physical distancing at all times
  • Avoid physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses
  • The practice of good hand hygiene. Hand sanitiser and hand wash stations will be available in the marshalling area
  • Controlled access sections within the marshalling area will be in place to allow physical distancing and avoid contact with large numbers of people

Please ensure that you read the 2021 Parade Entrant Terms & Conditions (in particular Section 8.3 COVID-19 Safety Protocols) for full details.

SGLMG will continue to work closely with NSW Health and other government agencies in the lead up to the Parade and will adapt COVID Safe Protocols as required.

2021 Festival Theme - RISE!

This past year has undoubtedly been one of unprecedented challenge and hardship. The impact of droughts, fires, floods and a global pandemic tested our spirit and resolve to the core.

Our community understands the pain many people have gone through and stands alongside them in support. We know and love the power of people and communities that rise together to support others to overcome adversity and inequality. It’s time we rise together again.

In tough times and in good, discrimination will only divide and take us backwards. When we rise together through love, compassion, respect and understanding, we will all arrive to a better place.

When we rise to the occasion, amazing things happen. 

We overcome fear. We connect with our brothers and sisters. We emerge from hard times stronger together.

Let’s create that platform for rising stars and unsung heroes wherever and whoever they may be.

It’s a new dawn. Let’s lift the bar and watch our spirits rise again in 2021.

Eligibility and Conditions of Entry

Eligible Applications must:

• Be submitted by:
  LGBTQI+ – Individuals, community groups or organisations primarily involving LGBTQI+ people. Organisations must be able to prove their main aim is to represent or support the LGBTQI+ communities. These Entrants must communicate a message relevant to the LGBTQI+ communities; or
  Non-LGBTQI+ – Individuals, community groups or organisations who do not identify as LGBTQI+ but supports the rights, achievements, culture and aspirations of the LGBTQI+ communities. These Entrants must communicate a clear message of support or celebration relating to the LGBTQI+ communities and must not use an abbreviation of LGBTQI+. These Entrants must not sell themselves or what they do unless they are directly promoting how they support or celebrate LGBTQI+ communities
• Include a detailed creative concept to ensure SGLMG has a clear understanding of the concept, artistic ideas, production values, themes and messaging.
• Include a minimum of two (2) Supporting Documents to visually support the creative concept. Any production designs must include dimensions. Supporting documents includes visual designs of your costumes, outfits, props, signage with exact wording, mood board references, participants formation.
• Have relevance to the 2021 SGLMG Festival theme.
• Agree to all T&Cs as outlined by SGLMG.
• Entrants must not be discriminatory, homophobic, biphobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or breach any defamation law. Applications will not be accepted from organisations who have demonstrated any of the above in previous Parades or in their general business.

What is the application process?

1. Submit your completed Parade Application form online by 5pm Thursday 3 December 2020. Our new online event management system will require you to create an account in order to submit the online form.

2. The Curatorial Committee, comprised of representatives from both SGLMG and our community, will assess all applications based on the below selection criteria:

Meeting the eligibility and conditions of entry
Providing a well-designed creative concept
Ability to plan and deliver the creative concept safely
Benefit and relevance to LGBTQI communities
Relevance to the 2021 Festival theme

Under no circumstances will SGLMG alter or make exceptions to the selection criteria to match an individual Application.

If SGLMG receives more Applications than the total capacity allows and your Application has met the selection criteria, SGLMG may review your Application based on previous Parade history and support of LGBTQI+ communities. Additionally, LGBTQI+ organisations will receive first preference. SGLMG encourages non-LGBTQI+ organisations to consider sponsoring or partnering with an LGBTQI+ organisation for their Parade Entry.

3. Applicants will be notified electronically on the outcome of their application on Friday 11 December 2020.

4. To secure placement in the Parade, Successful Applicants must complete the following:
Complete payment of the Parade Entry Fee by the Payment Deadline.
Register the full name, phone number, email address and postal code of all individual
Participants by the Individual Participant Registration Deadline
Attend the mandatory Parade Entrants Briefing session.

What is the entry fee?

SGLMG charges a small fee to Entrants to meet a small proportion of the core costs of staging the Parade. Fees are set according to the type and size of group/organisation. Payment is only required for successful applicants. Refer to table below for categories and fees. All prices are in $AUD and include GST.

Group Categories and Fees:

Individual or group of up to 5 Parade Participants: $58
Community Group: $169
Government Organisation: $849
Not for Profit Organisation with less than 50 employees: $229
Not for Profit Organisation with 51-500 employees: $449
Not for Profit Organisation with 501-1000 employees: $649
Not for Profit Organisation with more than 1000 employees: $849

Expectations and Commitments

What SGLMG will do:
Assess whether an Entrant and their entry aligns to the selection criteria and core values of the Parade and SGLMG 
Assess an Entrant on their creative concepts and production standard 
Consult with Entrants to realise their creative potential 
Work with an Entrant to maximise the impact of their messaging to audiences 
Work towards delivering a Parade that is designed to inspire, excite and challenge audiences 
Communicate clearly and apply the same measures and treatment to all entries 
Identify any elements that may require expert advice 
Identify any elements detailed that violate the 2021 Parade Entrant Terms & Conditions and provide advice back to the Entrant
Respond to queries in a timely manner

What SGLMG won’t do:
Censor counter viewpoints
Allow illegal activities or ambush marketing
Allow messages that discriminate or may cause harm to others

What SGLMG expects from Entrants:
Participate and be open to consultation with the SGLMG team
Adhere to criteria, sponsorship, operational terms, conditions and instruction before and on Parade day
Honour your agreement with us; your parade entry is what was approved on your application
Attend mandatory briefings such as the Entrant Briefing
To use the available resources to produce a visually enticing entry Businesses and government entries must set a high artistic standard
The Parade is a protest and a celebration that is world-renowned and belongs to a creative and vibrant community.
All Entrants are expected not just to take part, but to contribute to the artistic and political goals of SGLMG and help create an event that is world standard.
Show respect, listen and follow requests from SGLMG staff and volunteers

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