HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.jMay 7, 2012 Item No.
APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS FOR
THE LAKEVILLE AREA ARTS CENTER
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to recommend approval of
performing agreements with the following individuals for the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
Performers
• Michael and Julie Bateson performing Ole and Lena's Family Christmas
on Friday and Sunday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2 at
2:00 p.m.
• Monroe Crossing performing Friday, December 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Passage of this motion will result in confirming the staff needed to offer programs
advertised in the Park and Recreation brochures and the LAAC playbill.
Overview
The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers activities to the public as advertised in the
Lakeville Park and Recreation brochures and the LAAC Playbill. Performers are
contracted to for concerts as advertised.
Primary Issues to Consider
• None
Supporting Information
The agreements are attached.
Tom Barnard
Lakeville Area Arts Center Coordinator
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted Y/N Y_ Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc .): Parks & Recreation and Arts Center Brochure
and LAAC playbill.
N otes:
Agreement between the City of Lakeville
and
Michael Bateson
Michael Bateson and Julie Bateson will perform a program of Ole and Lena's Family Christmas
beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30 and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2012,
at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue.
Both Michael Bateson and the Lakeville Area Arts Center staff will work to promote the show.
Michael Bateson will use his data base of contacts and fans to make the program known. The
Lakeville Area Arts Center will promote the concert with press releases and mailings, marquee,
newsletters, and using other available resources.
The Lakeville Area Arts Center will print and sell tickets through its box office and ticket
outlets.
By signing at the bottom of this letter of agreement, Lakeville Area Arts Center agrees to the
following conditions:
1) Performance Space
Stage will be clear of furniture, props, scenery, etc. There will be general stage lighting,
a microphone and a sound booth tech provided.
2) Liability Insurance
The City of Lakeville carries the standard liability insurance for audiences, staff, and the
building of the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
3) Payment
Michael Bateson will be paid 50% of the ticket revenue for his performance. Since the
payment will include walk -up sales on the day of the performance, the check will be
processed during the week following the performance.
In the event of bad weather making travel to the performance unsafe, the decision to cancel shall
be made by the Lakeville Area Arts Center Coordinator and Michael Bateson. Rescheduling of
the concert will depend on the availability of the performance space and Michael Bateson.
I hereby agree t conditions and terms described above:
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Michael Bateson ate
As an authorized representative of the City of Lakeville, I hereby agree to all conditions and
terms described above:
Lakeville Mayor Date City Clerk Date
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ART BLACKBURN
17625 ARGON ST NW
RAMSEY MN 55303
763-213 -1349
INFO @MONROECROSSING.COM
WWW.MONROECROSSING.COM
Performance Agreement
It is hereby agreed that:
Monroe Crossing (herein known as "Artist"), will appear in concert at/for the
Lakeville Area Arts Center (herein known as "Promoter "),
located at 20965 Holyoke Avenue in Lakeville MN, for A Bluegrass Christmas with Monroe Crossing
on Friday, December 7 2012, for two (2) 45 -50 minutes sets, with intermission, starting at 7:30 p.m.
It is further agreed that:
1) Promoter will pay Artist immediately upon conclusion of performance(s) the Performance Fee of $3000.00, plus SEE BELOW*
2) Artist must receive signed Performance Agreement no later than May 1", 2012 to validate Agreement.
3) Promoter Artist _X_ will provide sound system and sound tech (see www. monroccrossing .com /techinfo.html
4) Promoter will will not _X_ provide 4 motel rooms for night(s). (see attached rider, if applicable).
5) Promoter will provide stage area (12x16 ft minimum) with adequate lighting and power source (see
www.monroecrossing .coin/tcchinfo.html
6) Artist will be permitted to display and sell recordings and related band merchandise.
7) Promoter will provide Artist with directions, and on -site parking by stage entrance.
8) Promoter will provide Artist with access to stage a minimum of 120 minutes prior to first performance.
9) Promoter will, at Artist's request, provide up to 10 complimentary event passes.
10) Promoter will provide 10 bottles of water on stage prior to EACH scheduled performance (set).
11) Promoter will provide secure Green Room.
12) Promoter will provide backstage deli tray (assorted veggies, fruits, nuts, meats, cheeses and breads /crackers w /dip,
condiments) or meals.
13) Promoter will promote and publicize event locally and regionally, to include postering, newspaper ads, press releases & PSAs.
14) Artist will, in a timely manner, provide adequate publicity materials as requested by Promoter.
15) Any and all Audio or Video recording by parties other than the Artist, or representative(s) of Artist, is strictly prohibited without
the express written permission of Artist
16) Performance Agreement is binding on all parties, rain or shine.
17) Should Promoter wish to reschedule the performance date(s), Artist will make every effort to accommodate Promoter.
18) Should Promoter, in the absence of a mutually agreed upon rescheduled performance date, cancel this Performance Agreement at
any time, Promoter shall immediately pay Artist full amount of Performance Fee as described above, plus 5% interest from date of
cancellation, plus reasonable attorney's fees necessary for the enforcement of the contract.
19) Artist will guarantee timely appearance of all band members or suitable replacements as deemed appropriate by Artist.
20) Artist is not liable or responsible for failure to appear due to documented illness or accident, schedule delay of public conveyance,
vehicular failure, storms, floods or other acts of man or nature deemed beyond Artist's control.
Promoter shall pay to Artist immediately upon conclusion of final set the guarantee of $3000.00. Additionally, check payable to
Monroe Crossing for 50% of all GROSS door proceeds (ticket sales) in excess of $3000.00 shall be mailed to Artist within a week
of the Performance Date.
We, the undersigned, as authorized Agents for Promoter and Artist, agree to all n 'tions and terms of this Performance
Agreement.
2012, 2012
Agent for Artist
2012 Art Blackburn
Monroe Crossing
Agent(s) for Promoter
Lakeville Area Arts Center