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 The following guidelines
have been produced by the AEAA following consultation with
performers.
1. Alcohol at jobs
A professional, sober and drug free manner is strictly required at
all performances.
2. Band breaks and set lengths.
A performer’s break must be no longer than half the length of the
previous set, unless otherwise specified by the Venue or Agent.
This does not apply to the final set of the night as the final
break will be after finishing time. Set up times as specified by
the agent or venue should be strictly observed. In the case of a
function band, times should be co ordinated with the caterer and
the client.
3. Tape or CD music.
All musicians/performers must supply tape or C.D. music in the
breaks between sets.(if they supply the P.A. system)
4. Equipment required
Unless specified you are to supply your own transport and equipment
including lighting .
5. Commissions
5A. The recommended commission rate for members is 15% of the
gross fee.
5B. If an entertainer withdraws from a previously contracted
engagement, the act must compensate the agent to the extent of the
full commission.
6. Food and Drink allowances.
As regards to accommodation and meals and drinks only that which
has been specifically arranged by the agency will be provided.
7.Termination of contract between Performer and Agent
Termination of contract with the agent must be made in writing. A
performer cannot return to any venue within a 13 month waiting
period unless an agency commission is paid. The 13 month period
begins from (1) the date the Agency receives a letter from the
Performer terminating the services of the Agency to represent the
Performer or (2) from the last time the act performed in the venue,
which ever is the most recent.
8. Group or band leader
The group’s leader is responsible for notifying all band members of
the terms and conditions of the contract that exists with the
agent.
9. Attendance to private functions
Only performers or crew members can attend private functions unless
agreed to by the client.
10. Dress code
Please observe the rules of the venue in regards to dress
standards, behaviour, licensing laws and the volume as outlined by
the agency.
11. Return bookings
Return bookingsor inquiries to be directed back through agency. All
booking inquiries received directly or indirectly, as a result of
an agency booking or inquiry (including of course all repeat
bookings) are to be directed back through the agency even if you
know you are not available. eg Direct bookings are any bookings
referred or taken at the venue. This includes repeat bookings from
the venue and includes private bookings such as weddings and
parties. Indirect bookings are any bookings that result from the
original booking made by the agent. This includes bookings for
other Venues or private functions referred from the original
booking.
12. Taxation, superannuation and all revelant insurances are not
the responsibility of the agent. The agency as an agent on your
behalf and as such the sole legal relationship created by this
agreement between agent and yourself is that of principal and
independent contractor and not that of employer and employee.
Taxation, and adequate insurance policies(including workers
compensation), and superannuation either for yourself or your
employees are your responsibility. Your fee covers holiday pay,
meal and travel allowances for the metro area.
13. Agency Liability
The agency is not responsible for any damages, loss or expenses
that the performer may incu
14. Line up changes
The agent must be notified immediately of any line up changes. The
agent must be notified of any line up changes whether temporary or
permanent prior to any performance.
15. Business cards
All performers are to carry the booking agent's cards at all
performances and are to pass these cards out when contact details
are requested. The performers must not hand out their personal
contact details (on business cards, CD's or any other promotional
material) at bookings made by an agency. It is advisable to write
the acts name on the back of the agents card as a reference for the
agent.
16. Promotional material
Performers to supply agent with suitable promotional material eg
biography, demo tape, photographs and posters .
17. Complaints
If any individual or organisation has a complaint against an agent,
performer or employer and wants to raise this complaint to the
attention of the AEAA Inc. it must be in writing to
The Secretary A.E.A.A. Inc
PO Box 5001
Brunswick North
3056
or email us at contact@aeaa.com.au
A copy of this letter must also have been delivered to the
agent, performer or employer in question at least 7 days prior to
any meeting at the AEAA Inc so the individual or organisation in
question has an opportunity to present their side of the issue, in
writing, to the association. | 