The contract may be cancelled by either party, giving the other not less than 28 days prior notice. Cancellation notification must be in writing and receipt of such notification will be confirmed in writing.
If the Employer cancels the contract in less than 28 days’ notice, the Employer is required to pay full contractual fee, unless a mutual written agreement has been made by the Artiste and Employer.
Deposits are non-refundable, unless cancellation notice is issued by the Artiste or by prior written agreement.
If the event is cancelled for any foreseen or unforeseen reason in less than 28 days’ notice, the Employer is required to pay full contractual fee, unless a mutual written agreement has been made by the Artiste and Employer.
The Artiste will require the balance of any engagement fee payable to be made at least 7 days before the function date.
This contract is not transferable to any other persons/pub/club without written permission of the Artiste.
Provided the Employer pays the Artiste his full contractual fee, he may without giving any reason, prohibit the whole or any part of the Artiste performance.
The Employer warrants that they are entitled to use the venue for the purposes of the event and performance and that the event does not breach any law, bye-law or conditions imposed on the property.
Whilst all safeguards are assured the Artiste cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage, out of the Artiste’s control during any performance whilst on the Employers premises.
The Employer is under obligation to reprimand or if necessary, remove any persons being repetitively destructive or abusive to the Artiste or their equipment.
The Employer is responsible for providing adequate supervision of all guests, staff and customers at the venue and will be liable for any loss or damage to equipment caused by guests, staff or customers.
The Artiste will conduct themselves in a manner befitting the engagement and will respond to the Employers requests relating to dress code, volume levels, music played, equipment location or any other reasonable request.
The Artiste will require adequate setting up time prior to the performance and a sufficient period afterwards to dismantle and remove their equipment from the venue. It is the Employer’s obligation to ensure that the venue is available at least 120 minutes prior to the event start time and at least 90 minutes from event completion OR, by times agreed in writing prior to the event.
The venue must have adequate parking facilities and accessibility for the Artiste and his or her equipment.
The Artiste will require access to a properly earthed mains electricity supply, sufficient to allow safe usage of the required equipment for the performance. If the supply is inadequate, then the amount of equipment may be reduced. If the Artiste considers that the electricity supply or any other aspect of the event is unsafe then they reserve the right to refuse to start or continue the performance after consultation with the Employer. Provisions of clause 4 will apply.
Licences for the performance of recorded music are only required at public events. In most cases private parties, such as wedding receptions, birthdays etc which are invitation only and attract no entrance fee do not require a licence. It is the Employers responsibility to obtain such licences if required. Should the Artiste be prevented from performing due to the absence of any appropriate licence or similar permission or should the performance be cancelled for any other reason then, the provisions of clause 4 will apply.
The Artiste reserves the right to provide an alternative performer to the Employer for the event. Any substitution will be advised in writing at least 7 days before the event date and the performer is guaranteed to be able to provide at least the same level of service as the Artiste.
The Artiste will use their best endeavours to attend the function. Should they be prevented from attending for any reason, including accident or sudden illness, then the Employer will receive a full refund of all monies paid to the Artiste for that function, however the Artiste will not incur any additional liability for non-appearance.
Any extension of playing time is purely at the discretion of the Artiste and may be subject to other constraints, however they will do their best to accommodate any such request. Fees for extended times are advised above.
Failing to acknowledge and confirm this contract 28 days prior to the performance date does not constitute a cancellation, however it may render the confirmation unsafe. If the Employer does not acknowledge and confirm the contract within the 28 days, the Artiste is under no obligation to confirm this booking.
From time to time the Artiste, or a member of their crew, may take photographs and video recordings of the performance. These photographs and video recordings may include individuals attending the event. If you do not wish for photographs and video recordings to be taken or used publicly such as on the Artiste’s websites or other advertising media, notify the Artiste in writing.
The Employer engaging the Artiste and the Artiste accepting the engagement confirms acceptance of all these terms and conditions by signing the agreement above.
