Booking Terms and Conditions

1. Authorisation

1.1 This Contract represents written confirmation of a prior verbal agreement and

no signatures are required to bring it into force.

1.2 Where appropriate, words importing the masculine shall also include the

feminine and the singular number shall also include the plural and vice versa.

2. Your Right To Cancel Within 7 Days

2.1 Immediately upon receipt of the Contract, each party must read the terms and conditions contained herein. If either party does not want to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Contract or has any doubts whatsoever, he must notify the Artistes in writing within 7 days from the date of issue to request that the Contract be revoked.

3. Terms of Engagement

3.1 The Contract is subject to the terms of engagement detailed overleaf, including any additional clauses. Failure of the Artiste to adhere to the terms detailed therein constitutes a breach of contract and may result in claims for damages by the Client and vice versa.

3.2 The Contract may be subject to a ‘rider’ containing the Artiste’s technical

requirements, food, travel and accommodation needs. The rider will be agreed in

advance, its existence detailed overleaf and will form an integral part of the

Contract.

4. Payment of Booking and Artiste Fees

4.1 The booking fee specified overleaf is due within 14 days of the issue of this Contract and an accompanying invoice.

4.2 Unless otherwise specified overleaf, the Artiste’s fee should be paid directly to the Artiste on the day of the Engagement prior to the performance.

4.4 When paid on the day of the Engagement, the Artiste’s fee may be paid in cash or, at the Artiste’s discretion and subject to prior written agreement, a cheque. The Artiste must provide a suitable invoice for payment at the request of the Client.

4.5 Subject to written confirmation from the Artiste and the Client, the terms given in clauses 4.1 to 4.4 above may be subject to variation. In the event of any suchvariation, the new terms will be noted clearly on the booking confirmation andassociated invoices and shall replace the terms specified above.

4.6 If the Client has agreed to cover additional costs or expenses, such asaccommodation or transport (as detailed overleaf), these must be paid to theArtiste within 14 days of the Engagement date. Invoices and receipts must be provided by the Artiste to the Client on request.

5. Client Responsibilities

5.1 The Client must ensure that the Venue is able to provide a safe and appropriate working environment for the Artiste. A suitable performance area must be provided and any potential Health and Safety issues should be disclosed to the Artistes prior to the confirmation of any booking.

5.2 Unless otherwise agreed, the Client must provide an electrical supply meeting or exceeding British Standards within five metres of the performance area, where electrical equipment is to be used as part of a performance.

5.3 The Venue must be capable of accommodating the Artiste’s performance in all respects, including possessing appropriate licenses and without the presence of inhibiting noise limiters. If non-performance results due to the Venue’s restrictions, the Client will be liable for cancellation fees as detailed below.

5.4 Where the Artiste is expected to wear stage clothing or costumes, the hirer

must provide suitable dressing room facilities unless previously discussed with the artiste, Since 2018 The Artiste now provide their own dressing room, suitable parking for a LWB van is required.

5.5 The Client is responsible for providing adequate supervision and/or security at all times. In the event of unruly or threatening behaviour from any individual, the Artiste is entitled to cease the performance and still be paid in full.

5.6 The Client is responsible for ensuring no unauthorised person(s) enter the Stage area during the Artistes performance.

6. Artiste Responsibilities

6.1 The Artiste will perform for the Client to their highest standard and in themanner in which they have represented themselves to the Client via theirpromotional material.

6.2 Unless specifically detailed overleaf, the Artiste should provide all relevantequipment to carry out their performance.

6.3 The Artiste is required to hold valid Public Liability Insurance covering theEngagement date and hold current electrical safety (PAT) testing documentationwhere applicable. Artistes carry comprehensive insurance cover for equipment, props and other valuable items.

6.4 The Artiste offers an assurance that he and all supporting Artistes, technicalcrew and other associates, will conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times, with due regard to Venue rules, regulations and Health and Safety requirements.

6.5 The Artiste should use the line-up as represented to the Clientwherever possible. No reduction in fee for the use of a substitute performer is applicable and does not constitute grounds for cancellation.

 7. Failure To Perform

7.1 The Client shall not be required to pay the Artiste for any engagement where the Artiste is unable to perform by reason of any cause beyond the Client's control (“Force Majeure”) such as National Mourning, War, Fire, Acts of Terrorism, Strikes or Lock-Outs directly affecting the venue, or the by Order of the Licensing or any Public Authority having jurisdiction. In any such event, notice must be given to the Artiste immediately, failing which the Client must pay reasonable expenses.

7.2 In the event of the Artiste's illness the following provisions shall prevail. Theword "illness" shall mean and include any bodily or mental infirmity.

• If the Artiste is unable to perform through illness, the Artiste shall notifythe Client immediately and shall send a medical certificate to the Clientwithin 7 days setting forth the nature of the illness.

• The Artiste shall, if required by the Client, submit to examination by a fully qualified medical practitioner nominated by the Client, with thecosts of such an examination being borne by the Client.

8. Cancellation

8.1 Cancellation by either party is not permitted except where Clause 7 aboveapplies or where the Client and Artiste mutually agree to cancel the Contract and confirm this in writing.

8.2 The booking fee paid by the Client is non-refundable in all circumstances.

8.3 Should the Artiste request cancellation of the Contract, the Artiste will inform the Client without delay and attempt to source a suitable alternative.

8.4 The cancellation fees detailed above are payable to the Artiste within 14 days of cancellation and are in addition to the non-refundable booking fee paid to the Artiste.

8.5 The Client is required to give 28 clear days notice to the Artiste if the engagement is cancelled. Notice less than 28 days will result in the Client being liable to pay the Artiste in full. December bookings and Remembrance weekend bookings (November) require 42 days notice of cancellation. Notice of less 42 days will result in the Client being liable to pay the Artiste in full