Trance Addict Float in the SF Loveparade?

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Posted by sebby on Aug-04-2004 22:55:

Quick question! Will the entrance to the Loveparade be a free event for us. Because if that is the case, then maybe we can get a bunch of TA's, including ourselves who will be willing to chip in for the cost of ths operation. We can each put in $50-$100.

This is a call for "Tranceaddicts of the World" to unite and donate for a good cause. I may even consider putting in a few hundered dollars for this event. I really want to see this succeed. This is the first ever Loveparade in the USA. We shouldn't let this oppurtunity slide.

What do you think of this idea?

Posted by fupaking on Aug-04-2004 23:05:

quote:
Originally posted by sebby
Quick question! Will the entrance to the Loveparade be a free event for us. Because if that is the case, then maybe we can get a bunch of TA's, including ourselves who will be willing to chip in for the cost of ths operation. We can each put in $50-$100.

This is a call for "Tranceaddicts of the World" to unite and donate for a good cause. I may even consider putting in a few hundered dollars for this event. I really want to see this succeed. This is the first ever Loveparade in the USA. We shouldn't let this oppurtunity slide.

What do you think of this idea?

It's getting to be a bit late, if you ask me.
If lots of people had stepped up to donate money a couple months ago,
then maybe we could have done something. With LP giving people
so little time to submit applications, they've made it hard for informal, "virtual" groups like us to participate. And in my opinion, is a lot still to pull off in 2 months, esp. since applications are due very soon.

Take a look at the application, and you'll see that a lot of work needs to go into this. You really need professional equipment, construction, and engineering (in addition to talent) to pull something off like you see in LP Berlin.

I'm not giving up, but I'll still be there regardless to participate!

And yes, I'd be willing to donate a little (in addition to my time which I've already donated), but I just got hit with a $5500 car repair! UGH!!

Posted by Zombie0729 on Aug-04-2004 23:08:

quote:
Originally posted by fupaking
but I just got hit with a $5500 car repair! UGH!!

car repair? sounds to me like your buying a new bloody car!

on another note, did we ever come up with any numbers as to how much money we need to get this float going? If we had a goal it would be a lot easier to look into.

take away the international talent, the lights etc. What will the basic cost for us to set up and play go for?

Posted by fupaking on Aug-04-2004 23:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Zombie0729
car repair? sounds to me like your buying a new bloody car!

on another note, did we ever come up with any numbers as to how much money we need to get this float going? If we had a goal it would be a lot easier to look into.

take away the international talent, the lights etc. What will the basic cost for us to set up and play go for?

Anthony,

Well I can give this whole board some advice, never keep a german car, especially an Audi, when it's out of warranty (or at least get an extended warranty). When something goes, wrong, they commit suicide. No offense to german TAs...they make great cars, when they work.

Anyways, when I was looking at this before, I was guessing 10k minimum when accounting for booking talent. Through out that part of the equation, and maybe 5k to do it right (i.e. professional sound, renting a proper truck, paying someone to drive it, some insurance).

Well ok, so I don't know the exact numbers, but if we start doing things such as....using out own equipment ( i.e. a lot of us have out own CDJs, mixers, and turntables...but who has a decent power amp and a bunch of speaker stacks?) having ourselves spin,...etc...maybe it gets cheaper.

Posted by butterfly on Aug-04-2004 23:21:

did you guys look at the application?

edit: oh sorry i missed some posts...

anyway i agree that it is a bit late. i've done big events before in 2 months and they went fine but never when i had to come up with the money in that time. but like fupaking said, i will defintely support all i can. i just dont see how we can get ourselves into this with no money.

Posted by Photo_bot_2k1 on Aug-05-2004 01:03:

quote:
Originally posted by fupaking
Anthony,

Well I can give this whole board some advice, never keep a german car, especially an Audi, when it's out of warranty (or at least get an extended warranty). When something goes, wrong, they commit suicide. No offense to german TAs...they make great cars, when they work.

Anyways, when I was looking at this before, I was guessing 10k minimum when accounting for booking talent. Through out that part of the equation, and maybe 5k to do it right (i.e. professional sound, renting a proper truck, paying someone to drive it, some insurance).

Well ok, so I don't know the exact numbers, but if we start doing things such as....using out own equipment ( i.e. a lot of us have out own CDJs, mixers, and turntables...but who has a decent power amp and a bunch of speaker stacks?) having ourselves spin,...etc...maybe it gets cheaper.

we dont need big talent if we cna find enough TA's to spin

but hte money issue is a big one

Posted by sebby on Aug-10-2004 20:03:

Well, if we can't get a float this year, then at least we could meet up and attend the event so that we could be more prepared for it next year, that is if the event goes on next year.

Posted by sausey on Aug-11-2004 18:31:

I just found out the Love Parade is coming to SF. I'm really looking forward to going and meeting you all there.

I live in Berkeley, about 10 minutes from downtown San Francisco, and love the idea of TA meeting there and getting a float.

I'll support in any way possible so drop me a private message and let me know how I can help out.

Mike

Posted by DaveT on Aug-11-2004 19:10:

^^^^^^^^^^^

Note that everyone on the Ten15 boards has indeed heard about the LoveParade coming to SF. :-p

Dave

Posted by sausey on Aug-12-2004 01:18:

Good! Just making sure.

Mike

Posted by butterfly on Aug-12-2004 23:51:

they sent me an email:

quote:

Hello Float Applicants-

We are following up with all float applicants to answer questions and provide any necessary information while you are preparing your application. We wanted to follow up with you regarding your application for a float in the Loveparade SF 2004, and again remind you that the parade float application deadline is on Monday 8/16. Things are really beginning to take shape. Just so you know, we received 158 individual float requests. We can't wait to see what you have in mind.

Once again, thank you for your dedicated commitment to making the most of the first Loveparade in the United States. Now lets show the rest of the world what we are all about.

We can be reached at the below contact information -- please feel free to call or email us at any time with questions etc.

Thanks again.
Loveparade SF Float Team Contacts:
email: [email protected]

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