The following points have been compiled as terms, policies and guidelines to allow Artists and RockLaw to work together as a team productively and efficiently, and grow in terms of professionalism, better entertainment, enjoyment, better gigs, more gigs, return gigs, financial return as well as all the other social and spiritual reward that playing music provides to both Artist and audience.

The following terms (or any revisions) will apply to the Artist’s association with RockLaw and are restated and included in any engagements/gigs (“Bookings”) or any related activities.

1. Working Together - Artists and RockLaw will collaborate in good faith and with respect.
2. Agency - RockLaw acts as:
   1. agent for the Venue/Employer for Venues where it is a designated agent or has been approached by a Venue (or its agent) to source Artists for engagements; or
   2. agent for an Artist, where it is specifically representing an Artist and sourcing work for that Artist for any Venue (or its agent).

In either case of representation, unless otherwise agreed in writing, RockLaw is not liable to pay fees for any performance until such time as it receives payment from the Venue/Employer.

3. Booking Confirmation/Worksheets – Artists will comply with the details contained in any Booking Confirmation/Worksheet as well as any terms set out in these Terms. The specific terms in any Booking Confirmation/Worksheet will take precedence.

4. Bookings - can be initiated and agreed via texts, emails or any other means of communication.

5. Acceptance - accepting of a gig and/or performance of a gig through or for RockLaw will constitute acceptance of these Terms. (Note: Artists will be responsible for ensuring that they review these Terms or any revisions that apply at the time of Booking).

6. Termination Fees – unless otherwise agreed, no termination fees for cancellation of Bookings will apply, except to the extent that may be payable (or negotiated) with the Venue.

7. Venue Curfew: 

1. Artists will not directly or indirectly approach a Venue or any agent of that Venue (other than RockLaw) for any gigs and other engagements, where RockLaw has introduced (or reintroduced) the Artist to the Venue via a booking or otherwise.
2. Artists will not accept any engagement or Booking for any gigs and other engagements, where RockLaw has introduced (or reintroduced) the Artist to the Venue via a Booking or otherwise. without the prior written  approval of Rocklaw, with such approval being at its sole discretion.
3. This obligation will remain in force for a period of twelve (12) months from the last date that the Artist has been booked by RockLaw at the Venue (“Curfew Period”).
4. Without limiting any entitlements that RockLaw may otherwise have at law, in the event of a breach of this obligation by the Artist, the Artist will owe RockLaw an amount equivalent to 10% of the fee paid to the Artist for the last gig the Artist was booked by RockLaw at the Venue, for every gig that is booked by the Artist at the Venue during the Curfew Period.
5. Artists will immediately advise RockLaw of any discussions initiated by the Venue that may result in the Artists being directly booked by the Venue.
6. The Artist will pay RockLaw the amount owed within 7 days of the Artist’s performance at the Venue into a bank account nominated by RockLaw.

8. GigSafe ©

All Artists, production crews, roadies, including any others that may be assisting the Artist (“Subcontractors”), must undertake all activities, including but not limited to:

1. Not blocking fire exits
2. setting up,
3. performing
4. undertaking soundchecks,
5. accessing power,
6. running leads,
7. putting and placing lighting trees
8. putting up and placing banners

in a manner that is safe and does not inconvenience or cause injury to persons, or damage to property.

9. Incidents – Artists should immediately report any incidents resulting in personal injury or property damage involving the band to RockLaw – either on mobile 0409 179 333 or via email [cpoffandi@rocklaw.com.au]. You should take any reasonable measures to address the situation and involve any necessary parties such as management at the venue, medical emergency services, police, etc. You should also ensure that you take pictures, video and jot down relevant facts while the circumstances are still fresh in your mind.

10. Conduct – All members of bands and their contractors (e.g. production crew) should be aware that they are representing themselves and RockLaw and that their actions can also affect other Artists that RockLaw may look after or collaborate with. It is therefore important for all members of bands and their contractors to be respectful to management, staff and patrons at venues and to conduct themselves in accordance with the law and any rules and regulations that may apply at the site.

11. Dress Code - Artists should ensure that they dress appropriately and in accordance with the expectations of the Venue.

12. Promotion – It is paramount that bands promote their gigs on Facebook and other social media (apart from setting up an event). It is important to build up following via emails, text messages, etc. Things such as pop-up banners can be effective if displayed at the venue (if approved) a few weeks before the gig. As you will appreciate, RockLaw also does a lot to promote the gigs.

13. Promotion Material - It is also important for Artists to have good promotional material by way of High-Resolution photos, logos and video. The importance of having material that immediately catches the attention of venues and agents, can never be underestimated. RockLaw does provide services to help Artists present more professional and noticed.
14. Social Media  – Artists should create a Facebook (or similar Event for each gig and add in RockLaw and the Venue as Co-Host. RockLaw appreciates that gigs come in well in advance, but it is a good idea to create the Event and maybe delay the post for a month before the gig.

Events should also be shared on as many Group sites as possible as well as on band members’ personal sites. Appended Pics or Videos should have ‘pizzaz’ to get maximum impact.

15. Insurance –
    1. The Artist will effect and maintain insurance that that extends to cover the for loss or damage to property and death or personal injury for a minimum amount of $20 Million per event.
    2. The Insurance will extend to indemnify RockLaw and any Venue, by way of an indemnity to principal provision.
    3. The Artist will provide RockLaw such evidence at such times as it reasonably requires (minimum via certificate of currency) as proof of insurance.
    4. Payments due to the Artist may be withheld until such proof is provided.

The Artist will ensure that any of its Subcontractors effect and maintain the same insurance, including the obligations set out in clause 15 (ii).

16. Indemnity – The Artist will indemnify RockLaw (and any of its employees, representatives, owners or agents) from any claims, including but not limited to claims for death or personal injury, property damage, breaches of confidentiality or intellectual property, breach of contract or otherwise, to the extent caused by the acts or omission of the Artist, including negligence, fraud, wilful misconduct, gross negligence and breaches of law.

17. Proportionate Liability - To the extent allowed under the legislation, the provisions of the Civil Liability Act (2002) NSW and other corresponding legislation in other states and territories will not apply to the agreements that incorporate these terms.

18. Definitions

The following definitions apply to the above Terms:

 “Artist/s” means any band, duo, solo artists and includes individual members, agents, managers and other representatives, whether acting individually, as sole trader, partnership or any other legal entity. This definition also includes acts/performers that are substantially the same (e.g. includes bands that change names and are run by same people).

“Venue/Employer” means any Club, Hotel, Individual, Corporation and the like that has engaged the Artist via RockLaw.

“RockLaw” means RockLaw Entertainment (a division of iClaude Consulting and RockLaw Consulting) ABN 35 506 854 118.

“Terms” means this document including all its terms (and any revisions).

 

 Rev 3_17 Nov 2024

 

 

 

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