TECHNICAL FORM | SparkFest

SPARKFEST 2026 TECHNICAL FORM

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Thank you for taking part in SparkFest 2026, please use this form to let us know more information about your event, to support with technical information.

Please note this is for live events only. If your event is a digital production (film / audio), you do not need to complete this form, even if you are part of a live screening event. However, if there are digital elements to your live event, such as projection, please do complete this.

Please note that you will be required to upload a risk assessment as part of this form. Please prepare this in advance, as this form will not save if you close or refresh this page. Templates and guidence for completing your risk assessment can be found on the participant portal, www.sparkfest.co.uk/participants2026 (Password: SparkFest26).

Once submitted, we will email you a copy of this form - please keep this for your own records. This email may go into your spam folder. If you do not receive a copy via email within 48 hours, please email productions@bathspa.ac.uk

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Title of Event / Show

Main Producer Name

Set Dressing / Props

Please provide as much detail as possible on the physical elements of the production and what you’ll be bringing into the venue/space, e.g. sofa, tables, chairs... We require you to source your own props / set, but we can support in some areas. If you require any support, please provide details in the box below.

Set Dressing / Props

Does your production have any food, liquids, solids in it that could make a mess?

(If so, this must be brought to the attention of the SparkFest team and a risk assessment required before it is agreed)

Food / liquids / solids?

Technical Requirements - LIGHTS

Please let us know your thoughts for your lighting states / needs. Please note that we run off a fringe model, which means that you will have a fix focus in the rig (lights will not be able to be moved) and that you must inform us of any specific requirements before-hand. To find out what technical specifications available at your venue, please refer to the Participant Portal page on the SparkFest website.

Lighting Requirements

Technical Requirements - SOUND

Please let us know your thoughts for your sound needs. To find out what technical specifications available at your venue, please refer to the Participant Portal page on the SparkFest website.

Sound Requirements

Technical Requirements - PROJECTION

Please let us know if you intend to use projection, and if so, how - onto a screen, onto a wall - please be specific.

Please consider who will be operating your projection - you might need someone else to operate this separate to your lights and sound.

To find out what technical specifications available at your venue, please refer to the Participant Portal page on the SparkFest website.

Projection Requirements

Technical Equipment

As much detail as possible around any technical equipment you are bringing in or need for your production, e.g. microphones, guitars, speakers etc.. We're happy to support, but we require you to source your own equipment, where possible.

Technical Equipment

Stage Flats / Wings & Side Lights - For University Theatre Only

If you are performing in the University Theatre, please state whether you will require:

The black stage flats on the side of stages to create wings
The side lights on boom poles

These are shown in the video tour, which is available here at minute 2:44: www.sparkfest.co.uk/university-theatre-bsu

Wings/flats are not available at Widcombe Social Club or Burdall's Yard.

I require the following for my event at the UNIVERSITY THEATRE:

I want the stage flats/wings only

I want the side lights only

I want both stage flats and side lights

I don't want either, just a clear stage

Technical Operator Name(s)

If your event requires any changes to lights, sound or projection, please let us know who will be operating your show. They do not need to be technically experienced, however, they DO need to know when to press the next cue (lights, sound, projection) etc. You will have a technician available to you who will programme the lights and sound for your event, however, they will NOT operate for you.

Operator Name(s)

Risk Assessment

Templates and support on how to fill out a Risk Assessment available on the Participant Portal on the SparkFest website:

www.sparkfest.co.uk/participants2026 (Password: SparkFest26)

Risk Assessment Upload

Is there anything else you feel that you should make us, your technician, or your audience aware of?

CONFIRMATION OF REQUIREMENTS

Please confirm the following:

I have attended or watched the technical overview online and understand my technical responsibilities.

I understand that on the day of my event and my technical slot (if on different day), I must arrive with any sound and projection required for my event downloaded on a USB or hard drive.

I understand that I must be responsible for organising my own props, set and costumes.

I understand that there will be a technician present to support the programming of my event.

I understand that I must provide someone to operate my event.

I understand that I must adhere to my allotted time for my technical slot, get in, event, and get out, as referred to in my contract.

I understand that I must contact the SparkFest team (productions@bathspa.ac.uk) as soon as possible if I have any questions or concerns.