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    Live Performance Award

    Last updated: 13 January 2012
     
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    When in doubt, contact your local Union Office for clarification of rates and allowances.

    Please note:

    (1) A principal musician is the ONLY player of a type of instrument in a band,
    or the lead player of a group of instruments.

    (2) These rates are the minimum and should be used as a guide for negotiation.

    (3) Last rates adjustment date: 13 January 2012


      Casual Live Work Rates Calculator  

    Hours

    Musician

    Accompanying

    Principal

    7.00-10.00

    $122.93

    $129.38

    $144.38

    7.00-10.15

    $138.29

    $145.55

    $162.42

    7.00-10.30

    $153.66

    $161.72

    $180.47

    7.00-10.45

    $169.02

    $177.89

    $198.52

    7.00-11.00

    $184.39

    $194.06

    $216.56

    7.00-11.15

    $199.75

    $210.23

    $234.61

    7.00-11.30

    $215.12

    $226.41

    $252.66

    7.00-11.45

    $230.48

    $242.58

    $270.70

    7.00-12.00

    $245.85

    $258.75

    $288.75

    8.00-11.00

    $122.93

    $129.38

    $144.38

    8.00-11.15

    $138.29

    $145.55

    $162.42

    8.00-11.30

    $153.66

    $161.72

    $180.47

    8.00-11.45

    $169.02

    $177.89

    $198.52

    8.00-12.00

    $184.39

    $194.06

    $216.56

    8.00-12.15

    $204.88

    $215.63

    $240.63

    8.00-12.30

    $225.36

    $237.19

    $264.69

    8.00-12.45

    $245.85

    $258.75

    $288.75

    8.00-1.00

    $266.34

    $280.31

    $312.81

    9.00-12.00

    $122.93

    $129.38

    $144.38

    9.00-12.15

    $143.41

    $150.94

    $168.44

    9.00-12.30

    $163.90

    $172.50

    $192.50

    9.00-12.45

    $184.39

    $194.06

    $216.56

    9.00-1.00

    $204.88

    $215.63

    $240.63

    9.00-1.15

    $225.36

    $237.19

    $264.69

    9.00-1.30

    $245.85

    $258.75

    $288.75

    9.00-1.45

    $266.34

    $280.31

    $312.81

    9.00-2.00

    $286.83

    $301.88

    $336.88



      Call Rates  

    Weekly

    Hour

    Minimum
    3-Hour Call

    Casual

    Hour

    Minimum
    3-Hour Call

    Non-Accompanying

    $32.78

    $98.34

    Non-Accompanying

    $40.98

    $122.93

    Accompanying

    $34.50

    $115.50

    Accompanying

    $43.13

    $129.38

    Principal

    $38.50

    $115.50

    Principal

    $48.13

    $144.38

    Leader

    $47.33

    $141.98

    Leader

    $59.16

    $177.47

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $41.77

    $125.31

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $52.21

    $156.64


      Allowances & Overtime  

    Time & Half

    after 3 hours

     

    Double Time

    after Midnight, Sundays & Public Holidays


    Doubling (own instrument)

    $14.26

     

    Solo in Orchestra

    $4.80

    Setting up allowance (per call)

    $8.20

     

    Solo Instrumentalist

    17.5% extra

    Meal allowance (per call)

    $13.08

     

    Mileage: (per Km per vehicle)

    $0.74

    Supplying Own Percussion (per week)

    $10.14

     

    Aiport Travel Re-imbursement (each way)

    $37.85


    Instrument Upkeep Allowance

    Casual (per Call)

    $1.59

     

    Weekly

    $12.70

    Harp Allowance

    Casual (per Call)

    $4.19

     

    Weekly

    $28.13

    Supplying own Music

    per Call

    $2.74

     

    Weekly

    $8.92


    Touring Allowances
    Meals per Day $ 48.67   Weekly $ 243.29
    Incidentals per Day $ 13.09   Weekly $ 65.54

    Supply of PA system

    Re-imbursement of actual costs (of providing the PA System)

    Accomodation Allowance (where applicable)

    Please contact your local Union branch



      Musicians' Employment in TV Broadcasting  

    Minimum 3 Hour Call Musician Principal Leader Doubling
    Performance $ 94.55 $ 118.19 $ 126.04 $ 23.64
    Rehearsal $ 71.53 $ 89.41 $ 95.35 $ 17.88


      Musicians' Employment in Records for Sale to the Public  

    Minimum 3 Hour Call Musician Principal Leader Doubling
       $ 101.82 $ 127.28 $ 135.73 $ 25.46


      Musicians' Employment in Feature Films, Telemovies, Mini-Series & Documentaries  

    Minimum 3 Hour Call Musician Principal Leader Doubling
       $ 138.63 $ 173.29 $ 184.79 $ 34.66


     

    For more information and clarification on the latest rates,
    please contact your local branch office



     
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