The
Northern Finland Book Fair is now organised at the same time with the Oulu
Grand Fair on 4–8 August 2010. The time of the former Midnight Sun Book
Fair is changed. This offers exhibitors an opportunity to reach an increasing
number of visitors in a major event for the entire family. In addition, the
event will attract more Finnish and foreign tourist in Oulu.
A wide range of exhibitors are expected in the Northern Finland
Book Fair: professional publishers, renowned as well as novice authors, new
and old books, musicians and connoisseurs of music…Get dedications and
autographs, enjoy auctions, debates, interviews and new information. The Fair
will offer you the vital direct contacts with other specialists and music-
and booklovers – meet
the readers and listeners face-to-face and sell your products and ideas. The
most important event in the Oulu region awaits you!
The Raksila Fair Centre offers an ideal environment for
a major international event. Fill in the attached registration form and book
your stand now.
We wish you warmly welcome to the Northern Finland Book Fair!
Further information: Annu-Liina Märsynaho,
tel. +358 (0)10 832 0006*
NORTH FINLAND BOOK FAIR 2010 OULU
- GENERAL TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
1. EXECUTION
Organiser: Pohjois-Suomen
Messut Ry
Place: Raksila
Fair Centre/Ouluhalli Hall, Oulu, Finland
Time: 4–8
August 2010
Opening hours:
Wednesday
11 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Thursday–Sunday
10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Entry: Customer
invitation card or entrance ticket
2. STAND RENTS AND FEES
Ouluhalli hall’s Area 1: The rent of a ready-made stand is 80€/m2,
indoor stand is 50€/m2 . Ouluhalli hall’s Area 2: The rent of a
ready-made stand is 60€/m2, indoor stand is 30€/m2. The price of
a ready-made stand includes rent, walls, carpet, an overhead signboard and
their installation and removal. The text located in the overhead signboard
is not included in the price.VAT valid at a given time will be added to the
prices. The stand rent will be payed by date of expiry. Interest for late payments
is 8%.
3. ALLOCATION OF STANDS
A contract and a layout, in which the location of the stand, signs and dimensions
are indicated, are sent to the exhibitor. Location requests made in conjunction
with preliminary reservations will be taken into account when possible when
planning the final locations of stands. The organiser reserves the right
to accept or reject the participation of an exhibitor.
4. REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE
Registrations must be made using the registration form, telephone, fax or e-mail.
The registration period ends on 30 April 2010. Late registrations can be
accepted subject to availability of space. The organised confirms the registration
in writing, which is binding to both parties. The contract form must be signed
and returned by the closing date.
5. CANCELLATION OF RESERVATION
The exhibitor has the right to cancel his participation without extra cost
within 7 days after he has received the contract and layout from the organiser.
Invoices that have fallen due will be charged for later cancellations.
6. CUSTOMER INVITATION CARDS
The organiser provides the exhibitor with 10 customer invitation cards/m2 or
as ordered by the exhibitor. The organiser charges the exhibitor only for
cards returned via the ticket office the price of 6 €/card + VAT valid
at a given time. Resale of customer invitation cards is forbidden. More cards
can be ordered from the Fair Information Centre.
7. EXHIBITORS’ CARDS AND PARKING
TICKETS
Exhibitors’ cards and parking tickets for parking reserved for exhibitors
are delivered from the Ouluhalli Fair Information Centre during the construction
period Exhibitors' cards must be kept clearly visible when in the Fair area.
8. ELECTRICITY
The organiser is responsible for the general lighting of the Hall. Stand installation
work, connection fees and charge for use are paid by exhibitors against a
separate invoice sent after the Fair. Installations are made by a supplier
appointed by the organiser. Fees: Indoor lighting connection 84 €/connection
and electric power connection 126 €/connection. VAT valid at a given
time will be added to the prices. The use of electricity is included in the
prices. Connections are ordered using the registration form lighting/electric
power section or a separate order form.
9. INTERNET CONNECTION
Broadband connection by WLAN is free of charge. Internet connections can be
ordered by e-mail from info@pohjois-suomenmessut.fi.
10. TELEPHONE
If requested, the exhibitor will be provided with a telephone, which is connected
directly to the telephone network of Oulu. The telephone can be ordered when
returning the registration form. DNA charges the telephone installation costs,
rent and fees for use directly from the exhibitor in compliance with currently
valid fees.
11. CLEANING
The organiser is responsible for cleaning and waste management of the Fair
area in the evening prior to the opening day and later for the cleaning of
passage ways, common areas and sanitary facilities. The cleaning company
appointed by the organiser will be responsible for cleaning the stands during
the Fair. Cleaning services can be ordered by marking the Cleaning Service
item in the registration form. The cleaning company will agree on the service
with each stand separately.
12. SAFETY
The organiser is responsible for general safety and
order in the Fair area. Night guarding is organised for the entire Fair area
on 3–8 August 2010.
The organiser is not responsible for the possible damage and disappearance
of items, structures, etc. during construction and Fair opening hours.
13. INSURANCES
The organiser’s liability insurance covers damages caused to a third
party by the organiser’s equipment or structures. The exhibitor shall
be liable to take all liability and other insurances (fire, theft, etc.) he
deems necessary.
14. FIRE SAFETY
The valid general fire safety instructions must be complied with. Prior permission
by the fire authorities must be obtained for the exhibition or use of equipment
causing a risk of fire. The organiser equips the Fair area with portable
fire extinguishers in addition to the fixed fire plugs in the Hall. Smoking
is only allowed in designated areas.
15. DEMONSTRATIONS
The exhibitors shall agree with the organiser on the demonstrations and audiovisual
or musical presentations played at the stand. The Finnish Composers’ Copyright
Society (Teosto) will charge a fee in compliance with the Finnish Copyright
Act for music and video presentations used in the stand. Demonstrations may
not cause disturbance to neighbouring stands. The Exhibitor must ensure that
he has paid the appropriate Television Fee concerning the televisions used
in the stand.
16. SCHEDULE
Construction of the stands may commence on 2 August at 8 a.m. The stands must
be ready on 4 August at 9 a.m. unless otherwise agreed upon. The Fair will
be opened to public on 4 August at 11 a.m. The daily construction and disassembly
hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A longer construction period possibly required
for certain stands must be agreed upon separately on a case-by-case basis.
The disassembly of the Fair may be commenced on 8 August at 6 p.m. at the
earliest. All exhibition material and structures must be removed from the
Fair area by 9 August at 12 noon. Service traffic in Fair opening days is
allowed at 8 a.m.–10 a.m. and 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Fair Manager’s
permission must be obtained for other traffic.
17. SENDING GOODS TO THE FAIR
The identification details of the receiving stand must be clearly indicated
in all goods sent to the Fair. The sending address is: North Finland Book
Fair, stand name/number, Ouluhalli, Ylioppilaantie 4, 90100 Oulu, FINLAND.
Goods are only delivered on the construction days.
18. GENERAL REGULATIONS
The organiser reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Fair to another
time or location with no compensation for the exhibitors if the Fair cannot
be held in the time stated due to Force Majeure. By signing this Fair Contract,
the exhibitor undertakes to comply with these General Terms of Participation
and any complementing instructions given. Deviation from these conditions
without a prior written consent of the organiser may lead to the closure
of the Fair stand.
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