Applications are currently CLOSED.

 

 The Application Process  - What we require from you

  • Email us at bookings@wearemadeintheshade.com and register your interest in taking up selling space at Made In The Shade.  We will respond to your mail as quickly as we can.
  • Providing applications are open, we will forward you an email application to fill in.  However, if applications are closed, we will add your details to our vendor mailing list and you'll hear from us as soon as we're taking vendor bookings.
  • When your application arrives in your inbox, complete it as directed. 
  • Make sure you pay particular attention to the specifications for submitting product images.  To give your products a chance of being featured in print publications as part of our press campaign, images must be 300dpi, shot in good lighting, flat on a white background and measure at least 10cms on the shortest side.  If you have difficulties gathering high quality product shots, get in touch.  We offer an affordable, tailored photography service.  If you have difficulties meeting the image specs, fret not!  We can still use your images in our online promotion!
  • Once the application deadline has passed, the team will set to work on selecting the vendor line-up.  You will receive a notification email letting you know the outcome of your application.  If invited to set up shop at Made In The Shade, you will receive more info on payment methods and deadlines.  Bookings are not fully secure until full payment has been received.
    

Vendor Fees & Making Payment

  • Selling space at Made In The Shade is sold by 6ft x 2ft display areas.  You are free to book as many selling spaces as you need.
  • Vendor fees vary for each event according to venue, venue capacity, promotion and advertising costs and other event overheads.  As an example though, one selling space at the Springtime Jamboree 2010 at The Lighthouse costs £45.00.
  • Two businesses sharing one selling space is welcomed, but does incur an additional nominal charge of £5.00 per pair.
  • Payment must be made in advance of the event.
  • If full payment has not been received before the deadline specified in your acceptance mail, your slot will be offered to another vendor. 
  • We accept payment by cheque, by Paypal and via bank transfer.  Full details of how to send payment will be included in your acceptance mail.  Payments via Paypal incur an additional charge to cover Paypal handling fees.

Cancellation Of Your Booking

  • Once your payment has been received, you have 7 working days to notify us of a cancellation.  If you cancel within this period, your fee will be refunded in full.
  • If you give 14 days notice of your intention to cancel your booking, your fee will be refunded minus a 20% administrative charge (excluding the case above).
  • If you give less than 14 days notice of a cancellation/fail to give notice of a cancellation, the entire fee will be forfeited.  
  • Bookings are not transferable between events or vendors.

NOTE:  We're pretty swell gals!  We won't flip out if you need to cancel but please let us know as soon as possible if you need to amend your booking.

 

Promotion - What do we do for you?

  • Made In The Shade event listings will be submitted to print and online publications, to radio stations and to relevant web forums and directories.
  • Made In The Shade events will be promoted on www.wearemadeintheshade.com and on the Made in the Shade blog at The Skinny.
  • Made In The Shade social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook & Twitter) will be utilised as promotional vehicles in the run up to the event.
  • Posters and leaflets will be distributed city-wide in the run up to the event and on the day.
Made In The Shade flyers
  • The Made In The Shade team will organise and secure the placement of at least one key print ad in the run up to the event.
  • The Made In The Shade team will secure editorial coverage of the event/specific vendors in selected local and/or national press
  • Details of each Made In The Shade event will be distributed to our e-mailing list.
  • The events calendar will be promoted via The Maisonette.
  • The Made In The Shade team will endeavour to create a visual presence around the venue on event day.

Promotion -  What do we ask of you?

  • As soon as your attendance at Made In The Shade has been confirmed, you will receive e-versions of our event flyers and posters.  You can download these from the website too.  We ask that you feature these on your blog/website/social networking profiles where possible. We also ask that you distribute a small amount of hard copy flyers to friends, family and workmates where you can.  Tell your chums!  Tell your mailing list!  Tell your hamster!


Public Liability Insurance

  • Made In The Shade cannot take responsibility for any damage that occurs to you or your products and belongings.  Made In The Shade will not be held liable for any thefts or accidents that may arise during the course of an event.  You are strongly advised to have suitable Public Liability Insurance in place for such risks.

 

CONTACT US

Still have questions about setting up shop at Made In The Shade?  Drop a line to bookings@wearemadeintheshade.com and we'll do all we can to help!