What is The Floating Stage ?
The Floating Stage is a brand new initiative to provide a unique venue that can be towed and positioned at various locations along the 66 miles of the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals, linking Edinburgh to Glasgow, and all points in between.
Who can use The Floating Stage ?
The Floating Stage will be made available to all performers of all genres of entertainment, be they amateur, semi professional and professional.
Will there be a cost to use The Floating Stage ?
Costs are going to be kept to an absolute minimum. It is envisaged that community organisations and charities can use the stage for no (or little) cost, while some organisations will be asked to pay a donation for the use of the facility. It is proposed that if an organisation is charging ticket admission, then a small proportion of the ticket price should be donated to The Floating Stage project.
Where will funds collected by The Floating Stage be used ?
The Floating Stage is being set up as a "Not for Profit" Charity (SCIO). Any surpluses will be reinvested to enhance or expand the project, or to support other charitable and Social Enterprise organisations / facilities
Who will benefit from The Floating Stage project ?
In addition to the Performers and organisations having the use of this unique venue, Local Communities, Social Enterprise, 3rd sector organisations etc. will all benefit from The Floating Stage visiting their location.
Who will be running the project ?
The project will be run by volunteers, who will be responsible for all the movement, location management, and positioning of the facility.
There will be a board of Trustees and a management committee ensuring the smooth running of the organisation, and compliance at all times with the constitution and objectives of the project.
