100% of the venue hire is required for each performance prior to date of performances. The booking will not be confirmed until we have received the signed booking form and 100% of the fee. Live music curfew is 11pm. Rental includes rehearsal set up time from 4pm with concerts commencing from 8pm or later. Doors are at 7:30pm. Extra set up/ rehearsal time for earlier get ins can be allocated at a rate of £50.00ph.

THE PROMOTER

Bush Hall will not act as a promoter or agent to any performance taking place on its premises. The promoter of the concert is the person who enters into the contract with Bush Hall and has overall responsibility for the concert and may be a concert manager, artists’ agent or artist.

CAPACITY

350 standing
300 mixed seating and standing
200 all seated in rows

TICKETING

Tickets can be booked in advance through Ticketweb on www.ticketweb.co.uk
or 0870 903 2665.
All major credit cards are accepted by ticketweb and they operate a 24 hour service. Standard booking fees apply.

Tickets can also be booked through Bush Hall’s Box office called The Music House situated next door to Bush Hall.
Tickets can be purchased with Cash, Cheques and Credit cards.

The Music House opening times are: Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 6pm, Fri 9:30am - 5pm, Sat 9.30am - 4pm.

Where available, Tickets can also be purchased on the door.

Ticket prices vary according to the performances taking place. Ticket prices are decided by the promoter/ performer. They usually range form £5 - £25.

Ticket Conditions: Sale or return tickets are not allowed on the date of performance.

Complimentary tickets: Complimentary tickets are at the discretion of the promoter/performer and Bush Hall.

Allocations: We need ticket allocations before we can put tickets on sale for the gig. We also need information on the artist/band, so please send us a press release. Ticket allocation includes:

• Holds or guest list that you are keeping back
• Ticket Web
• Bush Hall Bookings
• Any other outlet tickets are going on sale

Settlement for all ticket sales with the promoter are dealt with the day after a gig to avoid any confusion. A cheque will be issued for advance and door ticket sales less any monies outstanding. This will be sent after we have received all monies from ticketweb this usually takes about 1 week.

Please note we do not pay out ticket sales in cash.

EQUIPMENT

Piano Tuning: £55 + VAT (attendance at performance £85, at rehearsal £35 per hour). Hire of instruments: Promoters and/or performers are responsible for ensuring that firms or persons supplying instruments for use at Bush Hall deliver and remove instruments in a safe and secure manner. Bush Hall is not responsible for damage to any instruments on loan whilst on the premises. Any damage done to Bush Hall during removal and delivery of instruments will be deemed the responsibility of the Licensee and will be charged to the account.

Storage of Instruments + Load outs: Instruments, especially harpsichords and organs etc. should be removed immediately after the performance. If not, the Hall management reserves the right to make a storage charge of up to £50 + VAT per day.Equipment cannot be stored over night unless this has been confirmed with Bush Hall in writing. Please make sure you take everything away with you at the end of the evening. Load out will not be permitted through the side door at the rear of the building due to licensing restrictions load out must go though the front of the building. If this is not possible equipment can be stored overnight with a 9:30am load out the following morning prior notice must be given to Bush Hall. It is the responsibility of the promoter to make sure load outs are conducted in an orderly and as quiet a manner as possible. All electrical equipment brought in should have passed electrical safety test. Faulty equipment will trip the whole system.

Use of resident piano: Bush Hall will provide a suitable grand piano for use during performances. Please note the grand piano can not go on our stage.

RECORDING

Concert Audio Recording: £50 + VAT for private use; £95 + VAT for broadcast; rate for commercial use is negotiable. Arrangements for audio recording must be made with Bush Hall at least 2 weeks prior to the performance date at which time the name of the recording company should be notified to Bush Hall.

Photography and Video Recording: £50 per hour + VAT for photography and video for private use; rate for commercial use is negotiable. In addition to those conditions listed above for audio recording, filming activity requires a minimum of 2 weeks notice in writing as seats may need to be taken off sale. Bush Hall reserves the right to make an additional charge for any loss of ticket revenue incurred by filming.

Audio/ Visual recording services
 
 Raw Audio are a London based company that specialise in both the filming and audio recording of concerts and musical events - Able to offer simple audio recordings for small ensembles to high-end DVD’s of big productions.
Providing industry standard recording for major labels including Virgin, EMI, Sony BMG. Other services include live video webcasting and CD/DVD
 production.
 
 Raw Audio Ltd.
 T: 0207 603 5060 / 077525 20170
www.rawaudio.co.uk

PRESS/ADVERTISING
Advertising
Bush Hall distributes details of all performances to media listings sections. A list is available on request. Our monthly flyer is distributed to our mailing list both postal and email

Leaflets/programmes/posters
The production of leaflets, programmes and posters is the responsibility of the promoter/performer and it is usual to produce a leaflet to promote the concert. A final draft must be submitted to Bush Hall Management. Bush Hall reserves the right to reject any printed matter not approved.

All leaflets, posters and programmes must carry the following: The Bush Hall logo (logo files will be emailed to the promoter) and the day, date, year and time of performance in a prominent position on the front or front cover.* Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7LJ* Bush Hall (music) Limited Company no: 3954304

Posters: 10 posters must be supplied to Bush Hall and no more than 100 flyers. Deliveries of leaflets, posters and programmes should be sent to Bush Hall Offices.

Bush Hall publicity: Bush Hall publishes a monthly or bi-monthly concert diary. Provided that the copy is received by the copy date, there is no charge for inclusion. Bush Hall’s diary of regular events and performances is e-mailed or sent out to all our members and those on our mailing list.

CD and Book Sales Merchandise fee: £10 inclusive of VAT. All recordings/photography are at the discretion of Bush Hall. Merchandise furniture will be provided and set up.

PRS
A PRS form will be supplied and should be completed in full with accurate timings and publishers’ details 1 week prior to a performance date. Failure to complete and return on time renders the promoter/performer liable for PRS charges without limit. A 3% PRS charge is added to the Box Office Settlement.

CANCELLATION
If a performance is cancelled it is the responsibility of the promoter and/or performer/s to inform the press/media and all other relevant organisations. Cancellation is taken at the discretion of the promoter/ performer. A 100% cancellation fee will be taken by Bush Hall if a gig is cancelled upon confirmation and or signing of this contract.

LICENSING LAWS Bush Hall (Music) Ltd is subject to government and magistrate licensing laws. These are subject to annual and 3 year renewals. If for any reason these licences are not granted, it would result in the closure of Bush Hall (Music) Ltd. The contracts and bookings could be deemed void if the subsequent licenses are not granted on appeal. Licensing laws are subject to radical change that are punitive to live music venues.

TECHNICAL
Generators are not permitted we have sufficient power for the size of the venue. Please see tech spec page.

PA: If our PA is to be removed a charge of 100+vat will be added to your invoice.

Extra Equipment: We need to be very clear about what extra equipment you are bringing in for your gig. This includes:Extra PA equipment including speakers and monitors, Extra Lighting, Special effects, Merchandise Extra equipment will not be permitted if we have not authorised.

REP: Please send a representative down to the venue to do a recce so that someone who is involved with the gig has seen the space and
everyone is clear on procedures.

Access to Bush Hall for artists is via either the main entrance on the Uxbridge Road or the side entrance on Arminger Road.

Sound: Although we do not have DB level restrictions. Bush Hall reserved the right to ask for decreased sound levels for any concert if we feel it could create a noise nuisance.

DAMAGE
Should any part of the premises or its fittings and appointments be damaged, destroyed, stolen or otherwise removed as A result of the Hirer’s intended or actual occupation, repairs, replacements will be charged to the Hirer at a reasonable price fixed by Bush Hall.