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    Live Performance Award - Current Rates


     

    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: 1 July 2012


      Casual Live Work Rates Calculator  

    Hours

    Musician

    Accompanying

    Principal

    7.00-10.00

    $126.49

    $133.13

    $148.58

    7.00-10.15

    $142.30

    $149.77

    $167.15

    7.00-10.30

    $158.11

    $166.41

    $185.72

    7.00-10.45

    $173.92

    $183.05

    $204.29

    7.00-11.00

    $189.73

    $199.63

    $222.86

    7.00-11.15

    $205.54

    $216.33

    $241.43

    7.00-11.30

    $221.35

    $232.97

    $260.01

    7.00-11.45

    $237.16

    $249.61

    $278.58

    7.00-12.00

    $252.98

    $266.25

    $297.15

    8.00-11.00

    $126.49

    $133.13

    $148.58

    8.00-11.15

    $142.30

    $149.77

    $167.15

    8.00-11.30

    $158.11

    $166.41

    $185.72

    8.00-11.45

    $173.92

    $183.05

    $204.29

    8.00-12.00

    $189.73

    $222.86

    $216.56

    8.00-12.15

    $210.81

    $221.88

    $247.63

    8.00-12.30

    $231.89

    $244.06

    $272.39

    8.00-12.45

    $252.98

    $266.25

    $297.15

    8.00-1.00

    $274.06

    $288.44

    $321.91

    9.00-12.00

    $126.49

    $133.13

    $148.58

    9.00-12.15

    $147.57

    $155.31

    $173.34

    9.00-12.30

    $168.65

    $177.50

    $198.10

    9.00-12.45

    $189.73

    $199.69

    $222.86

    9.00-1.00

    $210.81

    $221.88

    $247.63

    9.00-1.15

    $231.89

    $244.06

    $272.39

    9.00-1.30

    $252.98

    $266.25

    $297.15

    9.00-1.45

    $274.06

    $288.44

    $321.91

    9.00-2.00

    $295.14

    $310.63

    $346.68



      Call Rates  

    Weekly

    Hour

    Minimum
    3-Hour Call

    Casual

    Hour

    Minimum
    3-Hour Call

    Non-Accompanying

    $33.73

    $101.19

    Non-Accompanying

    $42.16

    $126.49

    Accompanying

    $35.50

    $106.50

    Accompanying

    $44.38

    $133.13

    Principal

    $39.62

    $118.86

    Principal

    $49.53

    $148.58

    Leader

    $48.70

    $146.09

    Leader

    $60.87

    $182.61

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $42.98

    $128.94

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $53.73

    $161.18


      Allowances & Overtime  

    Time & Half

    after 3 hours

     

    Double Time

    after Midnight, Sundays & Public Holidays


    Doubling (own instrument)

    $14.67

     

    Solo in Orchestra

    $4.94

    Setting up allowance (per call)

    $8.43

     

    Solo Instrumentalist

    17.5% extra

    Meal allowance (per call)

    $13.08

     

    Mileage: (per Km per vehicle)

    $0.75

    Supplying Own Percussion (per week)

    $10.14

     

    Airport Travel Re-imbursement (each way)

    $38.14


    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

    $2.82

     

    Weekly

    $9.18


    Touring Allowances
    Meals per Day $ 50.03   Weekly $ 250.09
    Incidentals per Day $ 13.61   Weekly $ 68.14

    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 $ 97.29 $ 121.61 $ 129.69 $ 24.32
    Rehearsal $ 73.60 $ 92.00 $ 98.11 $ 18.40


      Musicians' Employment in Records for Sale to the Public  

    Minimum 3 Hour Call Musician Principal Leader Doubling
       $ 104.77 $ 130.96 $ 139.66 $ 26.19


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

    Minimum 3 Hour Call Musician Principal Leader Doubling
       $ 142.65 $ 178.31 $ 190.15 $ 35.66


     

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


    Last updated: 1 July 2012



     
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