1) The Artiste’s engagement under this contract is such that he would normally be treated as self-employed for National Insurance & Income Tax Purposes by reason of being engaged 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 forthwith, failing which reasonable expenses must be paid.
3) Illness - in the event of accident or illness preventing the Artiste from appearing, the Hirer shall be informed at the earliest possible opportunity. 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.
The Artiste shall make his best endeavours to assist the Hirer to find a replacement Artiste of similar standing if for any reason he can not attend.
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
there of. 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 forthwith change his/her performance to remove the illegality or objections.
Liability Insurance and any relevant equipment safety documentation. Equity and Musicians’ Union members “in benefit” are covered by the respective group Public Liability Insurance.
6) Exclusive Contract - The Artiste warrants that, at the time of signing this contract, he/she is not under contract to any third party that might preclude him from fulfilling the engagement(s) and that he will not subsequently enter into any such contract.
7) Prohibition of act by payment of full contractual fee - 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 may, without giving any
reason, prohibit the whole or part of the Artiste’s performance.
8) CANCELLATIONS IF FOR ANY REASON THE HIRER SHOULD CANCEL THE PERFORANCE HE/SHE WILL BE LIABLE FOR A % OF THE TOTAL FEE.
Within 1 week of the Performance 100%
Within 1 Month of the Performance 75%
Within 3 Months of the Performance 50%
Within 6 Months of the Performance 25%
9) Loss of Property - it is a condition of this contract that the Hirer is not responsible for loss of, nor damage to, the Artiste’s property unless such loss or damage is caused by the Hirer or his/her servants or agents and/or the property is in the
possession or control of the Hirer at the time of loss or damage.
Corrections to any of the details on the signature side, or objections to the above terms of this contract, must be raised with the issuer immediately.
THIS CONTRACT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF DATE OF ISSUE
Member Organisations: Equity incorporating the VAF, The Musicians’ Union, The Agents’ Association (Great Britain), The Society of London Theatre, The Theatrical Management Association, The Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain, The Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, and the National Association of Licensed House
