MJCF Inc. A0062570M ABN: 69 729 487 587
Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival
A curated program of events celebrating comedy, cabaret, songs and storytelling.
3-5 December 2017
Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival Expression of Interest Form 2017
Open 1 June 2017 - Close 30 June 2017
All acts will be notified of the outcome of their application by August 31 2017.
About MJCF
 MJCF is an incorporated not for profit association.
 MJCF is a celebration of culture through comedy.
 MJCF inaugurated in 2015 with 59 performers in 10 events across 6 locations with 1200
audience members.
 MCJF is a biannual festival with a small event being held in the non-festival year.
 MJCF is a curated program of events.
 MJCF relies on ticketing income to pay performers, venue hire and festival running costs.
 MJCF does not receive income from government sources.
 MJCF is run by a voluntary committee of management and relies on hours of volunteer
time contributed by the creative director and production team.
 MJCF welcomes donations and in kind support to assist with the running of the festival.
How to complete MJCF the application form
 Section 1: All performers and volunteers must complete this section.
 Section 2: Performers who wish to participate in the MJCF curated program complete this
section.
You can apply to be part of more than one MJCF curated event.
Who can apply
 The festival is open to anyone who identifies as being Jewish or whose comedy touches on
Jewish themes.
 There are opportunities for up and coming and established performers.
Volunteer opportunities with MJCF
 Please complete the first section of the form and tick the volunteering box with the area
you wish to work on.
Fees
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There is no registration fee to participate in MJCF
In return all acts are expected to promote the festival within their own networks via
poster and program distribution, and social media platforms.
MJCF will manage ticketing, venues & technical requirements for MJCF produced events.
All performers will be paid a set fee (see application form for details).
MJCF ‘venues’ will provide light and sound technicians. Performers will not be charged for
this.
All performers will be paid a set fee at the conclusion of the festival. This will be paid on
receipt of a tax invoice or an Australian Taxation Office Statement of Supplier Form. The
invoice must include your nominated bank details. No payments will be made in cash.
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The number of performers in your act must be outlined in your application and indicated
on your invoice.
As MJCF is a not for profit organization, the balance of ticketing income after all festival
expenses have been paid will be put towards future festival events to ensure the ongoing
viability of the festival.
Application Process and decision making.
Applications will be considered in line with the scheduled 2017 program and events, presenting a
gender balance and creating opportunities for new and established performers.
The final decision is made in consultation with the creative director, production team and board of
management.
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MJCF Team:
Creative Director Justine Sless
Production Team Josh Levy and Lainie Chait
MJCF Events in 2017
Event Shorts Opening Event.
A selection of funny short films with hilarious commentary and insights about Jewish humor
(VENUE TBC)
Date/Time
Sunday 2 December venue TBC
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Event: Jew-ro-vision.
Five to seven-minute stand-up comedy slots.
Particular focus for this event is to showcase Jewish comedians from a diverse range of
backgrounds.
MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.
Date/ Time Monday 3 December 7pm – 9pm
Venue The Classic Elsternwick
Fee
Set fee $50 per performer
MC Fee $200 if there is more than 1 MC fee is $100 per MC
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Event:
Melbourne Jewish Cabaret – A Night to Remember.
Cabaret acts with a comedic twist. Up to 25 minutes performance time per act includes
introduction and back announcement.
MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.
Date/Time
Tuesday 4 December 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Venue MEMO Music Hall
Fee
Set fee $250 per act.
If your act has more than one member, then an additional $100 will be paid per member (i.e. if an
act has two performers MJCF will pay $350).Maximum fee $450 per act.
MC $250
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Event:
4 Parts Chutzpah – 4 shows one night – much laughter.
Comedy shows up to 20 minutes each.
MC Role(s) set the tone of the event, introduce and back announce each act.
Date/Time
Wednesday 5 December 7pm -9pm
Venue
The Classic Elsternwick.
Fee
$250 per act
MC $200 if more than 1 MC $100 per MC
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Section 1: PERFORMER AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS
Do you want to perform at MJCF?
YES NO
YES NO
Do you want to volunteer at MJCF?
Name of contact person
Name of act
Names and roles (e.g. singer, pianist etc.)
of all members of your act
Main contact email
Main contact mobile
Main contact landline
Postal address
Section 2: PERFORMER INFORMATION
Social Media
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Short Biography
Up to 60-word description of you and your
comedy/performance style
Photographs
Please provide 2 high resolution images no
larger than 2MB & no smaller than 1MB.
Upcoming shows:
If you have a show coming up, please let us
know so that we can cross promote your
event and you can cross promote MJCF.
MJCF will be filmed and photographed.
Do you consent to your images being used
to promote MJCF?
Show name
Venue
Date
Time
Web links
YES NO
Do you consent to your set being filmed and
YES NO
converted to YouTube to promote MJCF?
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteer Roles:
Please indicate which of the following areas you would like to volunteer on:
FRONT OF HOUSE
SOCIAL MEDIA
MERCHANDISE STALL
PLEASE INDICATE WHICH EVENT YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
YOU CAN APPLY TO BE PART OF MORE THAN ONE EVENT
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Event
Your EOI
Jew–ro–vision
Comedy Night.
Five to seven-minute standup comedy slots.
Focus for this event is to
showcase Jewish comedians
from a diverse range of
backgrounds.
MC Role(s) set the tone of
the event, introduce and
back announce each act.
Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Jew-ro-vision: 
Tick here to indicate MC role in Jew-ro-vision 
Technical requirements
Please outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump
out times.
The Classic provides
1 mic and stand
1 spotlight
Input for music
Use of recorded music MUST be APRA approved.
Set up of music MUST be finalized and tested one week before the
performance date.
Venue: Classic Cinema,
Elsternwick
Date: Monday 4th
December
Time: 7.00 – 9:00 pm
Melbourne Jewish Cabaret
Festival. A Night to Adore
Cabaret acts with a comedic
twist. Up to 25 minutes
performance time per act
includes introduction and
back announcement.
Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Jewish Cabaret Festival : 
Tick here to indicate MC role in Jewish Cabaret Festival 
Outline proposal (no more than 150 words)
Venue: MEMO Music Hall
Acland Street St Kilda
Date: Tuesday 5th
December
Time: 7pm – 10:00pm
ALL PERFORMERS SOUND
CHECK AT 5:30PM
Performance time (max. 25 minutes, including introduction and back
announcement)
Technical Requirements
Please outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump
out times. It is the responsibility of the performer to provide their own
musicians, or backing tracks. Use of recorded music MUST be APRA approved.
MEMO Music Hall provides
Stand up Piano
Microphone
Lights
Backstage/change area
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Four Parts Chutzpah
This event will showcase
Comedy shows up to 20
minutes each.
MC Role(s) set the tone of
the event, introduce and
back announce each act.
Tick here to indicate an EOI to perform in Four Parts Chutzpah : 
Tick here to indicate MC role in Four Parts Chutzpah 
Outline proposal (no more than 150 words)
Venue: Classic Cinema,
Elsternwick
Date: Wednesday 6
December
Time:7pm – 9pm
Technical requirements
Please outline ALL of your technical requirements including bump in and bump
out times.
The Classic provides
1 mic and stand
1 spotlight
Input for music
Use of recorded MUST be APRA approved.
Set up of music MUST be finalized and tested one week before the
performance date.
PLEASE RETURN VIA EMAIL BY 30 June 2017
[email protected]
All acts will be notified of the outcome of their application by August 31 2017.
Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival
@mjcomfest
www.melbournejewishcomedyfestival.com
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