Terms of Booking

Agreements are not the same for all clients. Below is a typical contract.

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.

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.

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 a medical certificate forthwith. The Hirer shall not
be obliged to pay the Artiste’s fee for any performance(s) in respect of which the Artiste is unable to perform.
In the event of this contract being made without the intervention of an Agent, the Hirer shall not charge or deduct
commission, and in the event of this contract being negotiated through an agent the Hirer may only deduct
commission on the written instruction of the Artiste.

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. 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.
Provided that the Hirer pays the Artiste his full contractual fee, subject to the Artiste duly rendering services or being
ready, willing and able to do so, the Hirer, without giving any reason, may prohibit the whole or any part of the
Artiste’s performance.

The Hirer shall provide reasonable, secure changing facilities, unless agreed otherwise.
The Artiste 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 will
be free to negotiate a separate fee which shall not be lower than that agreed between Equity, British Broadcasting
Corporation, PACT and/or Independent Television Companies whose current appropriate Agreement covering such
engagement will apply.

A deposit of £20 is payable to confirm a booking.

Unless agree otherwise the outstanding payment must be paid on the day of the engagement and unless otherwise agree is to be paid in cash.

If a Children’s Entertainer is engaged under this contract it is a condition there should always be a responsible adult
present while the artist performs or is engaging in other activities.