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Oldham
Carnival Weekend is a massive event - indeed the biggest annual
festival in Oldham. Twenty-five thousand people passed through
the gates of Alexandra Park during Carnival weekend 2007.
The event is managed by volunteers. Nobody receives a wage or
payment for their involvement. And thats the strength of Oldham
Carnival - the People's Carnival.
The three manin areas of involvement by volunteers are:
Volunteering
Volunteering enables you to get involved in a small or major way
to help run and manage the event on the weekend. This could be
drirecting people into the park, helping keep the park tidy, working
behind stage with the bands, directing traffic, stewarding the
Carnival Parade - to name a few jobs that need volunteers.
Performing Live
There are lots of opportunities to perform at Oldham Carnival
Weekend. For a start there is ample space for many activities
and many "natural" stages.
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have three main performance areas. The first and probably the
most prestigious of course, is our main
stage. Performances are limited by time on the main stage
as we try to give as many local organisations as possible, the
chasnce to perform.
There is also the Lion's Den on the
promenade which is becoming increasingly popular each year as
a stage. And then there are the fields themselves, on which organisations can pitch for the whole weekend
if they like and perform to an ever-changing audience.
Sponsorships
One way to help is through financial donation - or sponsorship.
This is ideal for local businesses who want to be invloved but
at the same time want their company name recognised for their
efforts.
There may be other ways you have of being involved in Carnival
Weekend. Whatever it is we are interested in listening to you
and you can ring us on 0161 213 9946. |
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