booking information

Advance booking requirements

Because we all have lives outside Collage (imagine that!) we would like as much advance notice as possible in order to make sure we’re all available. 4 to 8 weeks is ideal, but we can sometimes accommodate shorter time frames. Please use our contact us form.

Stage requirements

For audiences of 50 or more, we need stage space at least 25 feet wide by 15 feet deep, with at least one 110V 15amp power outlet at one side or the other. A raised stage is nice but not necessary.

For smaller audiences we can sing without our sound system and can fit in 20 feet by 12 feet. We still require one 110V 15amp power outlet.

Sound equipment

We always bring our own keyboard, even if a piano or keyboard is available. We usually bring our own PA system for larger venues. If we use yours (for example, if we’re sharing a stage with other acts), we’ll use our own wireless microphone system and keyboard. We’ll provide your audio engineer with the mixed output from the wireless system and keyboard.

If we’re using amplified sound (yours or ours) we insist on a sound check at least 30 minutes before the audience is scheduled to arrive.

Changing and Warmup Facilities

If possible, we like to warm up our voices for a few minutes before we sing. Ten minutes’ use of a room near the performance area is preferred but not essential.

Access

Level access for equipment moving is desirable but not essential. If going up or down two floors or more, an elevator is required.

Setup time

We like to arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime in order to set up and warm up.

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    • Kudos!

      …all the residents and staff kept telling me…
      …about what an amazing group Collage is. I was pleased to tell them all that because of their praise I booked Collage for our big Resident & Family Appreciation Night in December and everyone was ecstatic. I can’t wait to hear them for myself!
      – Michelle, recreation coordinator, Willow Manor

      Your time, your efforts and your support…
      …is very much appreciated. Keep singing, our world needs more people like you!
      – Annette, raising funds for the Niall Mellon Township Trust to build houses in Africa
      A sincere thank you…
      …to each of one of you again. Your talents and passion for what you do was apparent and our participants were able to relay-walk-run-skip-DANCE around the track all night long because of you!
      – Hidy, Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life Organiser
      I’ve been coming here for seven years –
      – and you are the best entertainment we’ve ever had!
      – audience member, ECRA Pub Night
      Everyone has been telling me…
      …how much last night’s show meant to them.

      They were so thrilled to have you here!

      I’ll have to have Collage come in the new year and get you back regularly again.
      How awesome y’all were!
      I just wanted to pass along how much our seniors (&STAFF!) thouroughly enjoyed your performance for our Summer event.
      Please pass along to the group how Awesome y’all were!
      – Jennifer Nilsson, Program Manager, Holyrood Manor
      …what a delightful treat…
      …to hear nice, tunefully sung carols! And some Christmas songs we don’t usually hear!
      – several guests at the 2014 Polar Express
      Could you please extend my thanks…
      …to all of the Collage Group for their entertainment last Sunday.  I think you all did an amazing job and you harmonize so well!!  I enjoyed meeting you all – a great bunch both on and off the stage!
      Cheers, June
      What a great evening!
      We really enjoyed your group – thank you for your contribution! Thanks again for the hard work of Collage – what a pleasure!
      – Earl Hobson, Director, Royal City Concert Band
      Mark your calendars!
      This group was a wonderful addition to the Fair. Their music was so appropriate for the audience. Thank you so much for inviting them and generally making it happen. I’d like to go on record as wanting them back for 2009!
      – Doug White, Knox United Church, Parksville
      Dear incredible performer:
      Thank you so much for being a part of our festival this year, We could never put on an event without the support and contributions from our friends and community. I hope you found it as enjoyable as we did!
      I hope to see you back soon at the ol’ bee barn. Best of luck with your future performances.
      – Sincerely, Leanne Buhler,
      Cloverdale Honeybee Centre
      On behalf of PAALH…
      …thank you for participating and making our event at Bella Candela a success! Your group was great! We really enjoyed ourselves.
      – Sherry, Fundraiser, PAALH
      Thank you!

      I wanted to thank each of you once again for joining us at our Variety Week Wrap Party this past Friday. Our team was so impressed by your sets. It makes such a huge difference being able to have live entertainment at an event, so thank you for giving our event the life that it needed!

      As our Variety Week Wrap Party is an annual event, we hope to have you join us next year when we relocate to Robson Square!
      Jacquelyn Dittrich, Community Development Coordinator,
      Variety – the Children’s Charity
      I want to thank you…
      …for a great performance last night!  The group was amazing, with lots of enthusiasm and energy, just what was needed to start the games.
      It really was great to see the crowd have fun and participate in the songs. Please pass on to your group, a job well done!
      – Gerri Wallis, Director of Ceremonies
      Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games
      Get them on the train!
      for 2016!– Polar Express Representative to a local organizer, 2015
      That was great!
      We’re booking you for next year right now!
      – Jade, Baillie House Activities Coordinator, immediately after our performance
      If I had a hammer…
      You guys & gals are the greatest! I saw the show at Carnegie Hall and now I want to hear ”If I had a hammer” again and again.
      – Rudolf, Staff member, Carnegie Centre