Contract for LF

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We've been re-contracting Employment Agency clients (5 bookings in total — where the client pays the artist directly), and, as predicted, this has caused a bit of friction among agents.

Is there a standard/recommended way of doing this? Obviously we don’t wish to put ourselves at a position of risk but don’t wish to upset agents either. But using the L1 contract templates provided by the Musicians' Union seems a necessity given the minefield of probabilities that the third-party contracts have thrown up.

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SM understands about the email trail etc., but always asks phone calls are available as people like to be able to speak to the Manager/artist. While this may be true, it throws up an additional minefield of complexities and logistical possibilities, as we've seen from previous experience.

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An example of a show advance being carried out verbally, thereby spawning knock-on implications and problems on the day.

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From: SM
Subject: Re: Contract - Fiesta Latina - 04/08/2018
Date: 10 July 2018 at 09:14:01 BST
To: Claire
Hi Claire
I understand about the email trail etc but I always ask the phone calls are available and then confirmed on email as people like to be able to speak to the Manager/artist. 

On 10 July 2018 at 09:00, Claire wrote:
Hello BH,
I have sent a version of the contract to date and sign electronically via Signable.
Please find attached and below deposit invoice. Deposit 50% of the fee to be paid via BACS (online) on return of the contract to secure the booking.
Please let me know if there is anything else you require.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 9 Jul 2018, at 11:55, BH wrote:
So what is it you are asking now ??
BH

On 9 Jul 2018, at 19:01, Claire wrote:
Hello BH,
Apologies for the extra hassle. We’ve seen it occur recently that client payments are not made in part or entirely. We’ve been advised by the Musicians’ Union to implement standard L1 contracts in addition to the Employment Agency contracts, and take deposits where necessary. This is due to various security and legal requirements. We will be reviewing this policy in the coming weeks, but in the meantime we appreciate your understanding.
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 9 Jul 2018, at 08:20, BH wrote:
Hi Claire I am in Sydney at the moment.
I am a little confused I signed a contract which I believed was all parties with SM and paid a deposit with what I understood was a final balance paid after the event.
So why am I being asked to sign another contract and pay 50% of a different figure ?
Best regards 
BH

On 9 Jul 2018, at 17:02, Claire wrote:
Hello BH,
How's it going?
I'm wondering how it is going with the details, contract, deposit for Fiesta Latina on 04/08/2018
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you require any amendments as we can adjust accordingly.
Once happy with all of the details, I will send a version for you to print, date and sign electronically via Signable.
Please let me know if there is anything else you require.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 4 Jul 2018, at 09:00, Claire wrote:
Hello BH,
Thank you for confirming we're going ahead for Fiesta Latina on 04/08/2018
Please find attached and below details, contract, deposit invoice for Fiesta Latina on 04/08/2018
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you require any amendments as we can adjust accordingly.
Once happy with all of the details, I will send a version for you to print, date and sign electronically via Signable.
Please let me know if there is anything else you require.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 22 Jun 2018, at 09:01, Claire Maillot wrote:
Hello BH,
How’s it going? I hope you enjoyed your week.
Thank you for those details, which have been added to the show advance.
Please find attached and below updated show advance for LF on 04/08/2018
Regarding Guest Access and Parking: I’d need to check with the musicians as sometimes they bring a driver. However, it’s very unlikely that the band will require guests as the event is outside of London. Rory can you please check electricity requirements for performing outdoors?
I’ve answered all other questions in-line.
Please take a look and let me know if there is anything else you wish to add/amend.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 21 Jun 2018, at 11:28, BH wrote:
Hi Claire,
Can you please respond to my email of the 11th June with details of the questions asked.
Thanks
BH

From: BH
Sent: 11 June 2018 09:03
To: Claire
Cc: Production; SM
Subject: Re: Show Advance - LF - 04/08/2018
OK SEE BELOW IN RED
BH

From: Claire
Sent: 11 June 2018 08:30
To: BH
Cc: Production; SM
Subject: Re: Show Advance - LF - 04/08/2018
Hello BH,
Please note that it is company policy to conduct all communications in written format, via email. This is to ensure that all agreements and arrangements can be traced back and that all roles and responsibilities are clear and known to all parties.
We make sure we are constantly available via this medium so no delays will occur.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 11 Jun 2018, at 09:22, BH wrote:
Hi Claire is it possible to go through this on the phone to speed things up and avoid non understanding.
Thanks
BH

From: Claire
Sent: 11 June 2018 08:00
To: BH
Cc: production@; SM
Subject: Show Advance - LF - 04/08/2018
Hello BH,
How's it going?
Thank you for the booking of LF on 04/08/2018
We're looking forward to this event and hope you are too.
Since the event is coming up soon, I've prepared a show advance document detailing all of the finer details and arrangements, which we can update as we go along to ensure that we are clear on everything. Most of these are simply standard details we check for every event, so not all may apply. Please take a look and let me know if there is anything you wish to add/amend. If we are unsure on some of the details, we can check nearer to the time, if you prefer.
Please let me know if there is anything else you require.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 4 Jun 2018, at 08:42, LMM.com Ltd wrote:
Contract for LF: Saturday, August 4 2018 BH between LMM.com Ltd and Rory is Signed and Filed!

From: SM (LMM.com Ltd) 
To: SM and Rory 
Attached is a final copy of Contract for LF: Saturday, August 4 2018 BH.
Copies have been automatically sent to all parties to the agreement.
You can view the document in your Adobe Sign account.
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​<Contract for LF_ Saturday, August  4 2018 BH - signed.pdf>

Begin forwarded message:
From: Claire
Subject: Re: Contract for LF: Saturday, August  4 2018 BH between LMM.com Ltd and Rory Duffy is Signed and Filed!
Date: 4 June 2018 at 09:00:00 BST
To: SM
Cc: Production
Hello SM,
Thank you for the details, contract, which has been successfully received for LF on 04/08/2018
I've inked the date(s).
This contract will be viewable via our online live calendar at www.redandblackmusic.co.uk/diary.html and on our event diary distributed every Monday.
Let's be in contact soon to discuss the finer details of the event.
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 4 Jun 2018, at 08:42, LMM.com Ltd wrote:
Contract for LF: Saturday, August 4 2018 BH between LMM.com Ltd and Rory Duffy is Signed and Filed!
From: SM (LMM.com Ltd) 
To: SM and Rory 
Attached is a final copy of Contract for LF: Saturday, August 4 2018 BH.
Copies have been automatically sent to all parties to the agreement.
You can view the document in your Adobe Sign account.
Why use Adobe Sign:
Exchange, Sign, and File Any Document. In Seconds!
Set-up Reminders. Instantly Share Copies with Others.
See All of Your Documents, Anytime, Anywhere.
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<Contract for LF Saturday, August  4 2018 BH - signed.pdf>

Begin forwarded message:
From: Claire
Subject: Re: Please sign Contract for LF: Saturday, August  4 2018 BH
Date: 1 June 2018 at 11:00:00 BST
To: SM
Cc: Production
Hello SM,
Thank you for your confirmation and contract for LF on 04/08/2018
I've inked the date(s).
I’ve sent a contract to DG. Once signed, I’ll sign.
Please let me know if there is anything else you require.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Many thanks,
Best Regards,
Claire Maillot

On 1 Jun 2018, at 10:13, SM wrote:
SM Has Sent You Contract for LF: Saturday, August 4 2018 BH to Sign
SM says: "Dear Rory, 
Here's the contract for BH's birthday/summer bash.
Best wishes, 
SM