The roles and contracts within Live performance Kai. Oakley

The artists role and their contract The role of the artist is to give a performance to an audience of people through playing a song that maybe covered or they may perform their own music. Along with playing music they will make it a show by trying to engage with crowd in a particular way Live performances will be arrange through a contracted agreement though a range of different ways. One maybe through a small gig but the place will give you a contract just so that once you’ve performed the contracted songs that your band gets paid the contracted amount for it.

Example contract between the event management and the band. n.ac.uk/bloghub4/lmxh /wp- content/uploads/sites/ 12/2014/05/Screen- Shot at png n.ac.uk/bloghub4/lmxh /wp- content/uploads/sites/ 12/2014/05/Screen- Shot at png In this contract it is between the event management to the band it is informing the band of the date, time, lactation, and extra bits like being recording at the event. It also has the clauses of what will be provided and who by along with agreements that has supposedly been verified through verbal and is there to just make sure its known that a conversation about the terms and agreements occurred. Also saying for band to turn down other client for that booking day as well as having the the signature and other contact info.

The promoters role and contract One of The roles of a promoter to get the location of the venue to do a live performance they will also set the prices for the event such as entrance fees They can also at times deal with transport to get around when on tour they will set up a tour bus and things that they may need on tour or when going to gigs. A live venue will need advertisement before hand to get some kind of idea of what will go on when the event is held so they will deal with arranging any kind of advertisements from: Posters, T.V., radio ads, magazines, newspapers, as well as online advertising. These are just some of the ways They will also deal with budgeting of the money to pay for things such as traveling fees, venues, and advertisement. Also some of the money that comes from sponsorships may be handled by the promoter. They will usually start working with an artist by talking with their agent then they’ll negotiate about the contract. Supposedly the AFM American federation of music is one of the major organisations to give a live performance contract.

Contract example between the promoter and venue The contract is between the promoter and venue this contract contains the definitions and terms for a clear instruction of how it will work out like where when and what needs to be done for given circumstances as well as responsibilities and jobs an a signature.

The venues and stage managers roles and contracts The role of the venue or stage manger is to make sure that they have the place set up ready for those who’ll perform and They will have it setup in a way that communication sound and lighting is all functioning correctly. The stage manager may work alone or will have a team to help make everything run smoothly during the performance. But the over all goal is get the artists perform as close to how the artist wants it to be

Contract example from venue to band. m/v/nc/FormFile.png?0=534 5&5=531&501=Q4&2=5&50 4=17&505=219&502=A106- premises-lg.png m/v/nc/FormFile.png?0=534 5&5=531&501=Q4&2=5&50 4=17&505=219&502=A106- premises-lg.png Venue management to the band this contract is not entirely clear but the info is there about the details although it is only on one page so this wont have all the detail that you may need to cover your self.

The crew/technicians role and contract The crew or technicians are the ones that work together to keep show running smoothly they will work along side or in separate groups and the stage manager will be directing them and keeping communications When setting the equipment up before a show and they will be the ones to sort little things out during a show if some thing was to go wrong. There are different areas that are covered with being in the technician such as others

Contract example. s.com/crew- resources/crew- resourcestool/ This contract covers a little more of the details this is an agreement for a roadie and has covered

The security's role and contract The security's role is to prevent particular incidents within the concert such as people who have came to the event without paying, stopping people who show themselves to be unstable. such as showing aggression towards others or if they are under the influence of drugs, and to protect the people in the concert and the musicians.

The merchant This is the person who will sell the gear that is sold off at performances just to make a bit more money for the band could sell shirts, jackets, cd’s of the bands album, and other little bits and pieces So there roles are pretty straight forward sell and look after the merchandise also they will probable have the role of advertising the stuff they're selling.

Bad contracts In terms of finding bad examples of contract I was unable to find any and I wondered why then I though that if there was a bad contract the person responsible would do all they can to keep it hidden from the public. But I did a find source that explains red flags in contracts basically warning signs to look for which I will list 1. Things that can be misinterpreted or have more than one meaning. An example that’s given is the word delivery in a contract people would assume its just giving something in, but because delivery is said to be not only handed in but has to be accepted by the company. 2. If the contract is only one page then some of the important stuff could have been left out and that might be the stuff that will protect you. 3. When you are told to sign now other wise the deal off would be wise to leave that deal because something's up. 4. when you were told something different to that of what is in the contract. 5. if there is no escape clause in a long term deal. 6. no clear end to a contract