Dodgyboy
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The Canadian question..
Hey there, my name is Robin an I've been touring around doing street shows and some bars/events in Europe for the past couple years, Ive just returned to Canada and want to work indoor venues this winter an try hopefully some busker fests next summer. One problem I've encountered is insurance; most events and venues seem to require it...
My show is a mix of fire eating and twirling, blockhead, glass walking ect. Does anybaody have any hints for Canadian performers?
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9/30/2004, 10:49 am
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Re: The Canadian question..
Suggest that you provide them with a waiver of liability. But that won't get them around the fire. Fire is a massive issue.
Istvan, you're the man to ask for that sort of thing. Any hints?
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10/1/2004, 12:20 am
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Istvan Betyar
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Re: The Canadian question..
Fire acts are on the way out. Much like in medieval times, when everything was made of wood.
In Quebec, where I live, it is now required that anyone using fire in public be a licenced Pyrotechnician. This is a Federal course and certification, required at the municipal level. However, sources on the inside assure me that this is about to be implemented nationally.
The course is given by Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division. It is both worthwhile and a whole bunch of fun!
The insurance is a killer. The major catch with the certification is that you can't perform without it. You are obliged to inform the "Authority Having Juristiction" (Fire chief) of your shows as well. Further, when you do perform, you are often required by the AHJ to have $5,000,000 in liabilty insurance. Otherwise you face loss of your permit, fines and prosecution.
You best seek other acts. Fire acts days are numbered. As it stands, many countries in Europe don't allow fire shows and haven't for a long time. Germany, Spain, France and the Czech republic are some of them. It only makes sense that Canada would follow suit, eventually. You can thank Great White for this fiasco.
Best of luck. Flame on!
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Dodgyboy
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Re: The Canadian question..
Ouch!! Yeah I was kinda afraid of that, things are getting tough... Although a pyro course does sound interesting an usefull. Yeah, Spain has laws against fire performing, at least in Barcelona; but in France and Germany I've had no problems and in Prague I only was stopped from going on the Charles bridge... Thanks for the info.
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