| Advance the Date |
Going over the details of your show in advance. |
| Anchor Date |
The first date that is booked on an Artist's tour |
| Artist |
The Entertainer |
| Backline |
A general term that includes all necessary guitar, bass and keyboard
amplifiers, drums, microphone stands and cables. (also known
as Equipment List) |
| Binder |
A deposit frequently issued with a Formal Offer to ensure the sincerity
of the Formal Offer. |
| Bio |
A press release that contains the biographical history of the Artist. |
| Capacity |
The number of guests who will be attending your event |
| Contract |
A legally binding agreement |
| Contract Addendum |
Contains extra details needed to complete a complex show. |
| Contract Rider |
An integral part of the legally binding agreement. In addition to
the Contract, the contract rider is an integral part of the legally
binding agreement. It contains all of the necessary requirements
needed for a successful
show. Items include exact details of Artists' flights, ground
transportation, hotel rooms, insurance needs, backline, hospitality,
production, stage plot etc. (also known as Rider or Production
Rider) |
| Deposit |
Customarily 50% of the agreed upon amount, lodged by the Purchaser
upon contract signature, and held in trust until performance. |
| Equipment List |
A general term that includes all necessary guitar, bass and keyboard
amplifiers, drums, microphone stands and cables. (also known
as Backline) |
| Formal Offer |
Submitted by the Purchaser, on the Purchaser's company letterhead,
detailing the terms of the offer for perfomance. A Formal Offer
is a firm and legally binding agreement if the terms are accepted
and returned in writing by the Artist and/or Producer of the
event. The person who has submitted the Formal Offer is legally
bound for full payment of the show. |
| Free or Ticketed Show |
Will you be selling tickets (for a profit) on this event, or will
your guests be admitted free? |
| Glossy |
An 8 x 10 black & white or color photo of the Artist used for
publicity |
| Ground Transportation |
All vehicles necessary to get the Artists and their luggage from
the closest major airport to their hotel, to the venue of performance
and back again. |
| Hospitality |
All food, beverage and snacks to be provided to the Artists before
and after the show. |
| Meet and Greet |
Where the Entertainer
meets with the audience or fans either prior to after the show. |
| Press Pack |
Used for promoting your event - contains the Artist's bio, credits,
press pictures, slides, references, and audio/video. |
| Private Date |
A show that does not advertise, nor provide tickets on sale to the
general public. |
| Production |
The sound system, lighting system and stage monitors necessary to
produce a successful show as per the Artist's specification. |
| Production Fee |
The fee paid to the production companies etc. for their services.
Frequently this is only 1/2 of the total cost for an event -
the other half involves Talent Fees. |
| Production Rider |
A legally binding agreement containing all of the necessary ingredients
needed for a successful show. Items include exact details of
Artists' flights, ground transportation, hotel rooms, insurance
needs, backline, hospitality, production, staging etc. (also
known as Contract Rider, or Rider) |
| Public Date |
A show that is being advertised to the public, where tickets are
being sold to the general public |
| Purchaser |
The person legally responsible for payment of the production. |
| Radius Clause |
Used frequently in a Public Date performance by the promoter or public
venue to protect their ticket sales and marketing efforts from
a duplicate performance by the Artist in the same area. |
| Rain or Shine Clause |
Used as a clause for outdoor events - meaning if the Artist is present,
ready, willing and able to perform at the agreed upon time of
your event - they must be paid "rain or shine" - even
if your event is rained out. |
| Rider |
A legally binding agreement containing all of the necessary ingredients
needed for a successful show. Items include exact details of
Artists' flights, ground transportation, hotel rooms, insurance
needs, backline, hospitality, production, staging etc. (also
known as Contract Rider or Production Rider) |
| Routed Date |
The Artist's performance in a nearby city which will make sound logistical
routing to your event |
| Set Times |
When and how long the Artist performs. Frequently nationally known
concert Artists perform a show anywhere from 60-90 minutes. |
| Stage Plot |
The diagram that includes the layout of the stage, Artist's position
and where the Artists equipment, microphones, props etc are to
be placed. |
| Support Date |
The date that is booked to support an Anchor Date |
| Talent Fee |
The fee paid to the Artist for their services. Frequently this is
only 1/2 of the total cost for an event - the other half involves
Production Fees. |
| Union Labor |
Any union labor that is required by the Venue where your event is
held |
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