Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Got a gig tomorrow that's paying ok money but was arranged by a mate. It's starting to look a little iffy now, as we were asked to provide PA and lights etc which are now booked, but the organiser has just told my pal to invoice him and we'll be paid by cheque. Now, our employer is someone representing the National Theatre who are running a connections project with Alan Ayckbourn's theatre here in Scarborough, so it should be Kosher. However I've been stung like this before and am a bit concerned about laying out for equipment and either not getting paid or having to wait quite a long time. Just wondered if anyone on here who DJs professionally might have a contract that I could have a look at so that I can get a rough idea of how to phrase the one I intend to knock up and get signed tomorrow? Thanks in advance chaps Godz ps - Mods if this is in the wrong bit would you mind leaving for an hour or so before moving to Freebasing so that it gets seen. Ta.
pikeys dog Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I usually find that the phrase " If The cheque bounces, I will hunt you down, run you over and reverse repeatedly over your head.." tends to do the trick
Ezzie Brown Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) not sure i want to see u 2 moro joe...u a bad mother!!!!!!!!!!1 by the way, brad is drawing up my coontract as we speak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited November 16, 2007 by ezzie brown
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 I usually find that the phrase " If The cheque bounces, I will hunt you down, run you over and reverse repeatedly over your head.." tends to do the trick First class advice as ever Joe, but not quite what I had in mind mate. Anyone else?
Dave Thorley Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I usually find that the phrase " If The cheque bounces, I will hunt you down, run you over and reverse repeatedly over your head.." tends to do the trick Or a heavy Italian accent and mention Sicily alot
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 Or a heavy Italian accent and mention Sicily alot I get the feeling you lot are not taking this request entirely seriously
Dave Thorley Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I get the feeling you lot are not taking this request entirely seriously To be fair you use professional and DJ in the same sentance on here
Guest soul99 easylay Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) To be fair you use professional and DJ in the same sentance on here You'd have probably been better off on Freebasing Godz! Edited November 16, 2007 by soul99 easylay
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 To be fair you use professional and DJ in the same sentance on here Fair point Dave. Now just piff off and let someone who can help out answer
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 You'd have probably been better off on Freebasing Godz! Could be right CK. I'm just waiting for some knucklehead to ask me if I'll be playing The Night... ...NFC! Godz
pikeys dog Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Seriously... State in the contract that payment by cheque within 7 working days, otherwise they could do the 'standard' business trick on you and make you wait for upto 60 days.
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 Seriously... State in the contract that payment by cheque within 7 working days, otherwise they could do the 'standard' business trick on you and make you wait for upto 60 days. Cheers Joe. That's about as far as I got after date, venue, address for payment and so on. I know I was being a bit of a chancer but I wondered if anyone might have a contract on a word doc that I might 'ahem' borrow G
Guest soul99 easylay Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Could be right CK. I'm just waiting for some knucklehead to ask me if I'll be playing The Night... ...NFC! Godz Cheeky get ..as long as some pillock doesn't ask you to play something like King Coleman's "Boo Boo Song"... Seriously though, if you have to invoice them, make sure that the invoice carries the standard payment terms "payment strictly within 7 days of invoice date by cheque/cash/BACS only (chose your option)" alternatively there's a good link here regarding invoicing and terms etc: https://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/actio...icId=1073965654
Godzilla Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 Cheeky get ..as long as some pillock doesn't ask you to play something like King Coleman's "Boo Boo Song"... Seriously though, if you have to invoice them, make sure that the invoice carries the standard payment terms "payment strictly within 7 days of invoice date by cheque/cash/BACS only (chose your option)" alternatively there's a good link here regarding invoicing and terms etc: https://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/actio...icId=1073965654 Ta for the link. Actually I already have a standard invoice - just never had to bother contracts before unless it was me signing 'em. I will most definitely be dropping The Boo Boo song as I'm not playing to a bunch of wannabe Mr M's refugees thank you very kindly. If this is going to turn into another bobbins oldies thread I'll lock the bugger. But first I'm gonna watch Spidey 3
Guest soul99 easylay Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 But first I'm gonna watch Spidey 3 Talking of bobbins..........Spidey 3..........You'll be disappointed
Guest Bearsy Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Godz, have you already agreed a price for everything, supplying PA system as well as your DJing fees etc, I would make sure that you have at least agreed in verbal about the costing first and make them aware that it will all be written in the contract and the invoice too, i too would state that payment is requested within 7 days or interest at 6% per day will be added to cover your costs and inconvenience, then make sure they sign it before you even unload the equipmnent and set up, its a lot of money and also time to give up for nothing when they are making money or not, cover your arse i would
Tomangoes Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 If its undeclared income I would steer clear of Her Majesty and her collectors for advice. Staples have books of sample business forms/contracts etc. You will have to make a standard form and adjust the details for each gig. If both parties sign, its legal and binding. Keep it Simple. Ed
Guest soul99 easylay Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 , cover your arse i would Flippin' 'eck....Yoda gives legal advice!
Guest Bearsy Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 Flippin' 'eck....Yoda gives legal advice! i shouldnt drink and type should i another bit of advice, dont take no advice from me
Simon M Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) . Edited November 16, 2007 by Simon M
Guest Bearsy Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 you dont like Sam Fletcher The Matrinuques, or Pyramid they are pure soul !! ps. got that Jordan Brothers yet sam fletcher ok but pyramid barry white impersonator yep £25 inc p&p cheap as chips
Simon M Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 sam fletcher ok but pyramid barry white impersonator yep £25 inc p&p cheap as chips Miles better than all your doris day and freddie and the dreamers impersonaters
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