Terms and Conditions of Business

This agreement is an agreement between the Client (hereafter referred to as the Client) & the Thistle Dubh Ceilidh Band & Disco, (hereafter referred to as the Musicians).

1.        The Musician(s) engaged are engaged for services and not for employment. The engagement is only for the period stated.  This agreement reflects the terms and conditions as verbally agreed (including via email) between the Client and the Musician(s).

2.        This agreement shall only be deemed accepted by both the Client and the Musicians when the Client has returned a copy of this agreement with the deposit as stated, within fourteen (14) days of issue.

3.        The Client agrees to book the Musicians for a 4 hour performance period only. The Client agrees to advise the Musicians of ‘Start Time’ no less than 21 days before the wedding date. If start time is delayed through no fault of the Musicians, the start time will still commence at the previously agreed time. The Musicians will not be responsible for delays outwith their control. If no start time is conveyed o the musicians, the start time will be deemed as 8pm.

4.        It is the client’s responsibility to book check the Musicians and advise them of the overall ‘Format’ of the evening no less than
21 days before the date of their function. 

5.        The Client can have as much Ceilidh/Disco music as the wish. The format can be decided upon on the day/night of the wedding.

6.        The Client can choose Disco tracks to suit their musical taste. However, any specific songs MUST be provided in MP3 format ONLY, on the day/night of their wedding. Track listings MUST be included with either a CD or Memory Stick. The Musicians do not source Disco tracks for the Client OR check the Client’s list against their Disco library prior to the day/night of the Clients wedding.

7.        The Client MUST provide their chosen first dance tune in MP3 format on CD on the day/night of their wedding. Memory sticks are not acceptable.

8.        The Client is to provide the Musicians with the name of their ‘on the day/night’ designated spokesperson (if applicable) on the front page of this contract. All discussions/instructions on the day/night of your wedding are to be communicated by either the Client OR their designated spokesperson only. 

9.        Any physical OR verbal abuse may result in the Musicians withdrawing their services until the offending individual/s have been removed from the function room.

10.     The Client agrees to pay the Musician(s) the balance of the agreed fee in cash on the day of the engagement upon the Musician(s) arrival at the venue and prior to commencement of their entertainment.  If cash is not given to the Musicians on their arrival at the venue or if a cheque is offered in lieu of cash, the Musician(s) reserve the right to leave the venue without performing and without penalty, and the Client will still be liable to pay the Musician(s) the full balance due within 14 days. 

11.     All additional time will be charged at £30 per person for each 30 minute time period or part thereof played. All additional time monies are to be paid in cash to the Musicians prior to commencement of any additional playing time.

12.     The Client has no right to demand the use of the Musician(s) equipment, instruments or props during the engagement.  Requests to make a short speech or an announcement to guests will be considered by the Musician(s).  Any decision will be at the discretion of the Musician(s).  Any subsequent damage to the equipment, instruments or props resulting from this decision will be the responsibility of the Client.

13.     The Client is required to provide a suitable performing area with adequate and safe electrical supply and changing rooms (if required) for the Musician(s) at the venue.  Toilets are unacceptable.

14.     This agreement can be cancelled within fourteen (14) days of the date of issue.  If the Client wishes to cancel this agreement within this period, then the Client should notify the Musician(s) as soon as possible.

15.     Cancellation of this agreement by the Client will incur the following cancellation fees: 

·          More than 90 days (3 months) prior to engagement date: loss of deposit paid 

·          89 days to 31 days (3 months to 1 month) prior to engagement date: loss of deposit paid PLUS 75% of agreed fee 

less Musician(s) travel expenses 

·          30 days (1 month) or less prior to engagement date: loss of deposit paid PLUS 100% of agreed fee less 

Musician(s) travel expenses. 

NB. Cancellation fees must be paid within 14 days of the cancellation. 

16.     If by reason of strike, fire, war, riot, epidemic, civil commotion, national calamity, mechanical breakdown, order of the government or local authority, act of God, illness or other incapacity of the Musician(s) certified by a properly qualified medical practitioner, or other cause beyond the control of the Musicians, the engagement is unable to proceed, this agreement shall be null and void. 

17.     The leader or principal of the Musician(s) undertakes to appear personally throughout the engagement.  The Musician(s) accept no responsibility for changes in the personnel or line-up of the Musicians agreed.  In the event of illness, accident or unforeseen circumstances, the leader of the Musicians will take every reasonable step to replace the inconvenienced performer with someone of comparable quality.

18.     Any claims for liability prior to the engagement date, on the engagement date or any time thereafter, will not be entered into with the Musician(s) and any claims will be limited to the total agreed fees stated in this agreement.

19.     The Musician(s) reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, with 7 days written notice to the Client.  Any objections to these changes should be submitted in writing to the Musician(s).

20.     The signatures on the Musicians Contract signifies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Business by both parties.