£13.23 per hour, per musician travel time. It is required that the stage/performance area is safe and unhindered and that adequate space and power outlets are provided. The stage area and venue must be adequate for the provision of live music. If the performance area is outside, it must be adequately protected from the weather, including but not restricted to; direct sunlight on electrical equipment, equipment or personnel being exposed to excessive wind, rain or snow. The stage area must be flat, level and stable, adequate for the provision of a live music performance. A rake (Incline) of no more than 1:20 (5 degrees) is acceptable. If the stage area that does not meet these requirements (e.g. it is unstable, uneven, on a steep incline or is exposed to adverse weather conditions) then the band will reserve the right not to perform until or unless the stage can be fixed, or an alternative stage can be found. Please ask for stage specifications. The Hirer and the Band agree that the equipment and instruments of each musician performing for an engagement are not available for use by any other person, except by specific permission of the musician. The Hirer shall ensure a safe supply of electricity and the security of the musicians and their property at the venue. It is required that adequate security measures have been considered and if necessary, are in place to ensure the safety of the stage and the band. The hirer will be liable for criminal damage (as defined under the Criminal damage act 1971) for damage to equipment caused by unauthorised persons on the stage or entering the stage area. It is also required that a room or backstage area be made available so that the band can get change clothes and safely leave their belongings. If the venue/hirer does not provide the requirements or if changes to the performance date and/or payment are made without the band’s consent, then the fee must still be paid in full. It is recommended that the hirer has event insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances which could lead to the cancellation of the performance. Force majeure. No party shall be liable to perform it’s obligations where such failure is as a result of acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster.) Personal accident or injury, illness or death. War, invasion, act of foreign enemies hostilities (Whether war is declared or not) Civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalisation, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labour dispute, strike, or road traffic incident which renders the bands vehicles unroadworthy. Any party asserting force majuere as an excuse shall have the burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken (under the circumstances) to minimise delay or damages caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were fulfilled, and that the other party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual occurrence which would justify such and assertion, so that prudent precautions could be contemplated.