FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. (a) The following shall be the agreed guideline minimum rate to be paid for the services of a professional player for a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day, each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes. Exceptionally, in the case of the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. Tutti £105 Sub-Principals £111 Principals £119
(b) If there is no rehearsal on a concert day and the only rehearsal is on a different day, 10% shall be added to the overall fee (e.g. £119 + 10% = £131). The single extra rehearsal rate in Clause 3 would then not apply.
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day, each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes. Exceptionally, in the case of the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. These fees are inclusive of a holiday pay contribution of 12%. There shall be no restrictions on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal, providing that the music to be rehearsed is already scheduled for inclusion in a concert governed by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item.
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day, each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes. Exceptionally, in the case of the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. There shall be no restriction on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item. (to include up to 80 miles of travel in one day) Tutti £144.08/ £100.86 (single call) Sub Principal £160.65 / £112.46 (single call) Principal £171.31 / £119.92 (single call) Section Leader £211.21 / £147.85 (single call) 2(b) Schools and Educational Concerts The following shall be the minimum rates paid:
(i) One concert with or without rehearsal and contained within a spreadover of three hours – single call fee.
(ii) Two concerts with or without rehearsal and contained within a spread over of six hours – basic concert fee.
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for: • a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes • there shall be no restrictions on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal, provided that the music to be rehearsed is already scheduled for inclusion in a concert governed by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement • the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. • for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item.
a. For Members (“members”) of Manchester Camerata A member is a musician who chooses to: • undertake 66% or more of engagements offered by the management on a first call basis • within a period of 12 months defined by Manchester Camerata’s Chief Executive (“the Chief Executive”), (see Appendix B) • members will be engaged and paid on an engagement-by-engagement basis and membership does not guarantee any number of days work. Members will be responsible for their own tax and national insurance arrangements and membership does not imply any employment benefits. • prior to the offer of work to members, the Chief Executive will consult with the players consultation group
b. Deputies & Extras
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for: • a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes. • there shall be no restrictions on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal, provided that the music to be rehearsed is already scheduled for inclusion in a concert governed by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. • the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. • for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item. Sub Principal £155.90 £155.90 + 2% min Principal £181.32 £181.32 + 2 % min Where the rehearsal is scheduled to commence six hours or more before the scheduled starting time of a concert or is at a different venue to the concert a fee of £15.15 is to be made in addition to the concert fee. Chamber music is paid at £200 per day.
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day, each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes. Exceptionally, in the case of the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. There shall be no restriction on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item. (to include up to 80 miles of travel in one day) Tutti £132.34 / £92.64 (single call) Sub Principal £147.93 / £103.55 (single call) Principal £158 / £110.60 (single call) Section Leader £173 / £121.10 (single call)
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for: • a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes • there shall be no restrictions on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal, provided that the music to be rehearsed is already scheduled for inclusion in a concert governed by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement • the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. • for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item.
a. For Members (“members”) of Manchester Camerata Sub-Principal £124.25 Principal £142.00 A member is a musician who chooses to: • undertake 66% or more of engagements offered by the management on a first call basis within a period of 12 months defined by Manchester Camerata’s Chief Executive (“the Chief Executive”), (see Appendix B) • members will be engaged and paid on an engagement-by-engagement basis and membership does not guarantee any number of days work. Members will be responsible for their own tax and national insurance arrangements and membership does not imply any employment benefits. • prior to the offer of work to members, the Chief Executive will consult with the players consultation group
b. For Extras & Deputies
FREELANCE CONCERT RATES. The following shall be the minimum rates to be paid for: • a concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day each including an interval of not less than fifteen minutes • there shall be no restrictions on the music that a musician may be asked to play at a rehearsal, provided that the music to be rehearsed is already scheduled for inclusion in a concert governed by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement • the performance of a work normally played without an interval, and where no interval takes place, fifteen minutes shall be added to the length of the performance and, if this brings the performance time to more than three hours, overtime payments shall be made in accordance with Clause 4 of these Terms and Conditions. • for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the finishing time of a concert is defined as the time at which the leader (or equivalent) finally leaves the concert platform after the final item. Concerts 1st Dec 2022 1st Dec 2023 +2%min 1st Dec 2024 +2% min Sub Principal £151.04 £154.06 £157.14 Principal £172.59 £176.04 £179.56 Where the rehearsal is scheduled to commence six hours or more before the scheduled starting time of a concert or is at a different venue to the concert a fee of £15.15 is to be made in addition to the concert fee. Chamber music is paid at £200.00 per day.
