The following information sheets have been developed to provide essential information to support you in building your carnival band, accessing audiences or understanding contractual obligations and regulatory procedures.
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An Introduction to Carnival
A Work Plan: Costume preparation and communication in the Band
Preparing a Budget
Income and expenditure budgets
The Licensing Act 2003
Carnival Costume and Masks
Carnival Floats
Carnival Marketing
Children on the Road
Fundraising: public sector, foundations and trusts
Raising Corporate Sponsorship
Governance
Health and Safety: Risk Assessments and Insurance
Liaising with Carnival Organisers
Being On the Road
Touring
Working with Stakeholders
Samba
Steelpan
Sound Systems and Trucks