Terms & Conditions

1. The Artistes/Operators engagement under this contract is such that he/she would normally be treated as self employed for National Insurance & income Tax Purposes by reason of being under a contract for services.
2. Force Majeure - No salary shall be paid for days upon which the artiste is unable to perform for any reason beyond the Hirer's control such as National Mourning, War, Fire, Strikes or Lock-outs directly affecting the venue, or the Order of the Licensing or any Public Authority having jurisdiction, in any such event notice must be given to the Artiste for with, failing which reasonable expenses must be paid.
3. Illness - I the event of accident or illness preventing the Artiste from appearing, the Hirer shall be informed at the earliest possible opportunity and, if required by the hirer, the Artiste must provide a medical certificate for with. The Hire shall not be obliged to pay the Artiste's fee for any performances in respect of which the Artiste is unable to perform. The booking Agent shall make his best endeavours to assist the hirer to find a replacement Artiste if so requested.
4. Disputes - Any dispute concerning an engagement under this contract may be referred to The Variety and Light Entertainment Council for Arbitration. Attendance at the arbitration hearing is not obligatory on either party. A Referral is still valid providing one of the parties is a member of a VLEC constituent organisation or registered with the VLEC. This does not preclude the right of either party to take legal proceedings.
5. Infringements - The Artiste shall not infringe any copyright, patent or other proprietary rights of any party and, in the event of infringement, shall indemnify the Hirer from and against all damages, liabilities and costs incurred by the hirer in consequence thereof. If the Artiste's performance is contrary to the law or is objected to by any Licensing or other Public Authority, the contract in respect of which the objection is made may be cancelled by the Hirer unless the Artiste shall forwith change his/her performance to remove illegality or objections.
6. Health & Safety - the Hirer undertakes to provide a safe working environment and, where electrical equipment is in use at the venue, will ensure that regular examinations are carried out. All signatories to this contract are advised to hold Public Liability insurance and any relevant equipment safety document. Equity and Musicians' union members 'in benefit' are covered by the respective group Public Liability insurance.
7. Recording & Broadcasting - The Artiste/Operator is not obliged under this contract to take part in any sound or television broadcast or video recording from the Venue whether or not during a normal performance and, if the Artiste agrees to any such broadcast, he/she will be free to negotiate a separate fee.
8. Prohibition of act by payment of full contractual fee - provided that the Hirer pays the Artiste/Operator his/her full contractual fee subject to the Artiste/Operator duly rendering services or being ready, willing and able to do so, the Hirer may, without giving any reason, prohibit the whole or part of the Artiste-Operator's performance.
9. Loss of Property - its is a condition of this contract that the Hirer is not responsible for loss, nor damage to, the Artiste/Operator's properly unless such loss or damage is caused by the Hirer or his/her servants or agents and/or property is in the possession or control of the Hirer at the time of loss of damage.
10. Agency - in the event of this contract being made without the intervention of an Agent, the Hirer shall not charge, nor deduct any commission, and in the event of this contract being negotiated through an agent, the Hirer may only deduct commission for the agent on written instruction of the Artiste.
11. Children's Entertainers - If a children's Entertainer is engaged under this contract it is a condition there should always be s responsible adult present whilst the Artiste performs.