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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 2010


      Casual Live Work Rates  

    Hours

    Musician

    Accompanying

    Principal

    7.00-10.00

    $118.88

    $125.14

    $139.61

    7.00-10.15

    $133.73

    $140.78

    $157.06

    7.00-10.30

    $148.59

    $156.42

    $174.52

    7.00-10.45

    $163.45

    $172.06

    $191.97

    7.00-11.00

    $178.31

    $187.71

    $209.42

    7.00-11.15

    $193.17

    $203.35

    $226.87

    7.00-11.30

    $208.03

    $218.99

    $244.32

    7.00-11.45

    $222.89

    $234.63

    $261.77

    7.00-12.00

    $237.75

    $250.28

    $279.23

    8.00-11.00

    $118.88

    $125.14

    $139.61

    8.00-11.15

    $133.73

    $140.78

    $157.06

    8.00-11.30

    $148.59

    $156.42

    $174.52

    8.00-11.45

    $163.45

    $172.06

    $191.97

    8.00-12.00

    $178.31

    $187.71

    $209.42

    8.00-12.15

    $198.13

    $208.56

    $232.69

    8.00-12.30

    $217.94

    $229.42

    $255.96

    8.00-12.45

    $237.75

    $250.28

    $279.23

    8.00-1.00

    $257.56

    $271.13

    $302.49

    9.00-12.00

    $118.88

    $125.14

    $139.61

    9.00-12.15

    $138.69

    $145.99

    $162.88

    9.00-12.30

    $158.50

    $166.85

    $186.15

    9.00-12.45

    $178.31

    $187.71

    $209.42

    9.00-1.00

    $198.13

    $208.56

    $232.69

    9.00-1.15

    $217.94

    $229.42

    $255.96

    9.00-1.30

    $237.75

    $250.28

    $279.23

    9.00-1.45

    $257.56

    $271.13

    $302.49

    9.00-2.00

    $277.38

    $291.99

    $325.76



      Weekly Rates  

    Weekly

    Hour

    3-Hour Call

    Casual

    Hour

    3-Hour Call

    Non-Accompanying

    $31.70

    $95.10

    Non-Accompanying

    $39.63

    $118.88

    Accompanying

    $33.37

    $100.11

    Accompanying

    $41.71

    $125.14

    Principal

    $37.23

    $111.69

    Principal

    $46.54

    $139.61

    Leader

    $45.76

    $137.28

    Leader

    $57.20

    $171.60

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $40.39

    $121.17

    Leader - less than 3 musicians

    $50.49

    $151.46


      Allowances & Overtime  

    Time & Half

    after 3 hours

    		 

    Double Time

    after Midnight, Sundays & Public Holidays


    Doubling (own instrument)

    $13.79

    		 

    Solo in Orchestra

    $4.65

    Setting up allowance (per call)

    $7.93

    		 

    Solo Instrumentalist

    17.5% extra

    Meal allowance (per call)

    $13.08

    		 

    Mileage: (per Km per vehicle)

    $0.74


    Supplying own Music

    per Call

    $2.65

    		 

    Weekly

    $8.63


    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' Casual Employment in TV  

      Musicians' Casual Employment in Records  

      Musicians' Feature film & Documentary  

      Specialty Entertainment  


     

    For the new rates for these categories, or for more information and clarification,
    please contact your local branch office


    Last updated: 6 July 2010



     
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