STREET PERFORMER / BUSKERREGISTRATIONINFORMATION

  • Identification Required: Applicants are required to provide proof of identity in one of the following forms: A current motor vehicles driver’s license, state issued personal identification card, or passport. If applicant is under 18 years of age, a state issued personal identification or a sworn affidavit of a parent of legal guardian must be submitted with application. If the applicant is a non-resident of the United States, a valid passport and/or appropriate work visa must be submitted.
  • All performers must be present in person and have a valid performerregistration badge.
  • Registration badgesare given out on Fridays only on a limited, first come, first serve, basis.
  • Children age 18 and under may not perform unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Applications submission, information, or questions: Submit the completed application to the French Market – Marketing Office, 1008 N. Peters Street 3rd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70116. Additional copies of this form can be found on the French Market website at under Performer /BuskerRegistration.
  • There is no fee for the registration badge, but there is a $20 replacement fee.
  • Badges issued at the discretion of the French Market.
  • Badges are on a 90 day registration cycle. All badges, regardless of issue date, will follow the same expiration schedule.

January 5st – March 31stApril 1st – June 30th

July 1st – September 30thOctober 1st – January 4th

Performer Rules

  • Amplification through speakers is not allowed on French Market Property. This will be strictly enforced.
  • Performers cannot play in one single location for more than a 2 hour period, but may play multiple locations per day.
  • All performance locations are available on a first come, first serve basis.
  • The French Market does not provide electrical access to any/all performers.
  • Performers must move to another location if asked to do so by French Market employees, business owners, security, or anyone with validspecial event permit.
  • Performer badges are to be displayed at all times. Performers without badges will be asked to leave French Market property immediately.
  • The use of fire, animals, materials, substances, or equipment that may pose a threat to public safety is prohibited and the badgewill be voided.
  • Performer may place one donation basket at or near their performance area.
  • Performer cannot actively solicit the public for donations, sell any products, or in any way disrupt the commerce of the French Market District.
  • A maximum of 4 performers per location are allowed to perform at one time, other than in designated large group locations.
  • Each member of a group or band must have their own registration badge.
  • Brass bands permitted only in Dumaine Plaza and Washington Artillery Park.

STREET PERFORMER / BUSKERREGISTRATIONAPPLICATION

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

First Name:______M.I.______Last Name:______

Performance Name (if applicable):______

Circle one: Male / Female Date of Birth:______

Permanent Address:______Phone:______

City/State/Zip:______

Local Address:______Phone:______

City/State/Zip:______

Email Address:______

Social Media Links: ______

Description of performance, including props, equipment, etc., that will be used in your performance:

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Complete section below if performer is under the age of 18 years:

Parent/Guardian Name:______

Address of Parent/Gaurdian:______

Telephone Number of Parent/Gaurdian:______

Violating any of the performer rules, disruption of public safety, commerce or foot traffic will be cause for immediate removal from French Market Corporation property, as well as voiding of performer registration badgeand forfeiture of any future performance in the French Market District.

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Applicant’s or Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement

______By way of my initials here and my full signature below, I hereby acknowledge that to the fullest extent of the law, agree to defend , pay on behalf of, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of New Orleans and the French Market Corporation, its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers and others working on behalf of the City of New Orleans and the French Market Corporation, against any and all claims, demands, suits, or loss, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted, claimed, or recovered against or from the City of New Orleans and the French Market Corporation, its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers and others working on behalf of the City of New Orleans and the French Market Corporation, by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury, or death and/or property damage, including loss of use thereof, which arises out of or is in any way connected or associated with performance or special event and regardless of which claim, demand, loss, cost or expense is caused in whole or in part by negligence of the above-named applicant or by third parties, or by the agents, servants, employees or factors of any of them.

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Applicant or Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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