Below are our standard booking terms & conditions....

DEFINITIONS

• “the Contract” – this booking confirmation
• “The Artiste” – NAME OF ACT HERE
• “the Client(s)” – PERSON BOOKING THE ENTERTAINMENT
• “the Engagement” – the performance engagement detailed overleaf

AUTHORISATION

1. This contract represents written confirmation of a verbal agreement between The Artiste and The Client.

2. The Client and The Artiste warrant that no previous contract exists that may prevent this contract from being fulfilled and that no future contract will be entered into from the date of this contract to coincide with the dates on this contract.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The venue and the artiste are required to hold Public Liability Insurance covering the Engagement date and hold current electrical PAT testing documentation where applicable.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

1. The Contract is subject to the terms and conditions detailed here. Failure of The Client to adhere to the terms detailed therein constitutes a breach of contract and may result in claims for damages by The Artiste.

2. The Artiste offers an assurance that he/she and all supporting artistes, technical crew and other associates, will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times, with due regard to the venue rules and regulations.

CANCELLATION CLAUSES

1. Cancellation of this contract by the client must be made in writing clearly stating reason for such action. In such circumstance any deposit made may not be refunded.

2. If this contract is cancelled by the client with less than 30 days prior to the engagement 50% of the total fee will be payable to the artiste within 30 days. If cancellation of this contract is made by the client with less than 5 days notice the full fee will be payable to the artiste within 10 days.

3. The Artiste cannot be held responsible for non-fulfilment of contract due to the following reasons:- Act of God, War, Natural causes, Riot or any other reason beyond the control of the Artiste

4. Ill health rendering performance by the Artiste impossible or unreasonable will result in no fee being charged to the client and any deposit paid will be refunded.

5. The Client may prohibit the whole or part of the Artistes performance as they see fit, providing the artiste is paid in full.

FAILURE TO PERFORM

1. In the event of illness or other legitimate cause resulting in a band member being rendered unavailable for the event, the following provisions shall prevail. The word “illness” shall mean and include any bodily or mental infirmity.

• The band will firstly endeavour to substitute the band member with an artist of equal standing, talent and experience to the individual being replaced.
• In the event that they are unable to find a suitable substitute and the Artiste is still unable to perform, the Artiste shall notify The Client immediately.

2. If the Artiste fails to perform at the Engagement, through illness (certified as above) or accident beyond the Artistes control and are unable to recommend a suitable alternative act (subject to The Clients approval) the client shall not be obliged to pay the Artiste’s fee in respect of the Engagement and any deposit paid will be refunded to the client in full.

3. With due regard to the clients requirements, providing the artist has made all reasonable effort to gain access without risk to their health or safety, should the artist fail to perform due to access restrictions (i.e. they are unable to negotiate stairs with large, bulky and often heavy equipment or are unable to overcome any other obstacle at the venue in order to gain access to the stage or stage area), the Artiste is still entitled to be paid in full.

ARTISTE PROVISIONS

1. The Client is responsible for providing a safe working environment for the artist.

2. In the event of unruly, offensive or threatening behaviour from any individual, towards the artiste, crew, or property owned by the Artiste, the Artiste is entitled to cease performance and still be paid in full.