Standard Contract For Freelance Burlesque Performance (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

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4. Music will be provided by the Artiste on Audio CD or in another pre-agreed format. Wherever

possible a back-up will be provided by the Artiste.

5. Unless otherwise specified it shall be the responsibility of the Hirer to provide a Sound System

capable of playing the music supplied by the artiste and / or the Hirer, subject to 4 above, to a

standard suitable to the venue. If the Artiste is required to provide their own PA equipment this

shall be specified in Clause 3. Adequate time shall be allowed for a sound check before a

performance.

6. Force Majeure . No fee shall be paid for days upon which the Artiste is unable to perform by

reason of any cause beyond the Hirer’s control such as National Mourning, War, Fire, Strikes

or Lock-outs in the district directly affecting the venue or the Order of the Licensing or any

other Public Authority having jurisdiction. In any such event, notice must be given to the

Artiste forthwith, failing which reasonable expenses must be paid.

7. The Hirer shall use their best endeavours to provide reasonable, safe, secure and private

changing facilities and shall inform the Artiste at least 7 days in advance if the changing

facilities and secure storage for possessions do not meet these standards.

8. The Hirer undertakes to provide a safe working environment and, where electrical equipment

is in use at the venue, will ensure that appropriate Portable Appliance testing is carried out.

The Artiste shall be responsible for ensuring that any electrical equipment provided by the

Artiste shall be PAT tested. NB All signatories to this contract are advised to be covered by

Public Liability Insurance. All Equity members ‘in benefit’ are covered by Equity’s group

Public Liability Insurance.

9. For reasons of Health and Safety, sufficient space shall be provided for the artiste to perform in

the Venue. The Hirer shall use their best endeavours to provide an appropriate gap between the

audience and the performing area. The Hirer shall inform the Artiste at the time of making the

contract of any known potential problems with the performance area. The artiste shall be given

the opportunity to inspect the performance area prior to the performance being given and raise

any points of adjustment with the Hirer.

10. It is a condition of the contract that the Hirer is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, the

Artiste’s property unless such loss or damage is caused by the Hirer or its servants or agents

and/or the property is in possession or control of the Hirer at the time of such loss or damage.

11. The Hirer shall ensure that the Artiste’s equipment, is not used by or interfered with by

audience members or other unauthorised personnel without the consent of the Artist. The Hirer

shall not be responsible for any properties or items of clothing thrown into or too close to the

audience.

12. In the event of accident or illness preventing the Artiste(s) from appearing the Hirer shall be

informed at the earliest opportunity and, if required by the Hirer, the Artiste shall provide an

appropriate medical certificate. The Hirer shall not be obliged to pay the Artiste’s fee or any

expenses for any performance(s) in respect of which the Artiste is unable to perform.

13. This contract may be invalidated for Health and Safety reasons if the Artiste is unable to

perform safely due to intoxication by alcohol or non prescription drugs.

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