2.2 DIDGERIDOO
Didgeridoo
players are frequently used in Welcome ceremonies to ‘call’ speakers,
special guests and the audience to begin the ceremony. A didgeridoo
player may also be used as a soloist in other parts of the ceremony.
Professional
didgeridoo players, registered with an agent, charge a standard
industry fee. Fees may be negotiable, according to individual performers
needs and the type of performance required.
The National Musicians Enterprise Agreement, certified in July 2003, contains the following minimum rates for musicians.
Category 1 performer, for a minimum 3 hour performance:
3 x $104.00 per hour + $12.43 make up and costume allowance + $ 4.00 instrument allowance + $28.37 rehearsal rate.
Total cost is $356.80 per performance
Fees
vary within the industry, from agent to agent and performer to
performer. Agent fees, administration, transport and insurance costs may
be charged on top of the award minimum.
Example:
Nature,
an Aboriginal didgeridoo duo who were used extensively during NSW
Centenary of Federation celebrations, charge between $450.00 to $800.00
per performance.
The
EORA Centre for Visual and Performing Arts (TAFE) often assists with
requests for student musicians/didgeridoo players. The EORA Centre
recommends a minimum fee of $150.00 per performance.
If you can do that for the three hour minimum performance time, I admire your stamina!
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