Hiring Diáspora - some clarifications

Recently, there has been some confusion regarding pricing and representation.

1. As per our announcement on 07/08/12, Diáspora is officially London based, which means that the band is no longer offering discounts for the North-West. This means that for engagements in Manchester, the band would charge zone 4 fees, because the postcode (M1) is more than 150 miles from the home postcode (SW1A). Yes that's right, Diáspora is not Manchester based; it is London based.
2. Diáspora comes 11-piece as standard, and breaks into anything down to 5-piece. This means that the possible lineups for Diáspora are 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5. Anything less than 5-piece is not Diáspora and the band performs under an affiliated name such as the name of the solo artist. Diáspora has never performed as less than 5-piece and the one time that it did perform as a 3-piece, Diáspora lost a booking because a prospective client came to see the gig, but decided not to make a booking because he was looking for a larger band, which is ironically what Diáspora is - a larger band (as the name implies)! Ever since, so that we are not confusing people (people are easily confused) Diáspora has never performed as anything less than 5-piece because it is simply not Diáspora. If you are an agent or promoter, please do not hire or bill us as 'Diáspora' or put 'Diáspora' on the contract unless it states 'Diáspora' in the original quotation.
3. Diáspora is not a salsa band. Diáspora is not a samba band. 'Salsa' and 'Samba' are 2 completely different animals. Diáspora is a Latin band - it plays those types of music, but it also plays many others. Please request a playlist if you are not sure!

Read more about the styles of music here:

• A Beginner's Guide to Latin music
• Idiots guide to Latin music

Before enquiring, please read THIS GUIDE - it really does have all the answers!

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Example #1

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​Final arrangements for 4th October 2012

From: Elizabeth
Subject: Re: Final arrangements for 4th October 2012
Date: 2 October 2012 at 14:32:22 BST
To: Red & Black Music
Cc: Ashley

Hi,

Great talking with you earlier and thank you for confirming the music will be samba!

I passed along full details of your requirements to our AV team and it will not be problem – they have everything needed.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday 4th October at 5.30pm!

Best,

Beth
Seven Hills

From: Red & Black Music
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 11:47:34 +0100
To: Elizabeth
Cc: Ashley
Subject: Re: Final arrangements for 4th October 2012

Hi Elizabeth,

As per what was quoted / agreed with Ashley, we are bringing Rory Duffy + Alyss Rose Jazz Quartet, however, the style of music will be Samba / Bossa Nova.

Thanks, if anyone from the AV company has any questions, please feel free to pass on my details. I just wanted to check to be on the safe side that the members of the band do not need to bring any additional equipment.

Best wishes,
Rory

Rory
Director

Red & Black Music
Management & Production

Facebook: www.facebook.com/redandblackmus
Twitter: www.twitter.com/redandblackmus

On 2 Oct 2012, at 11:42, Elizabeth wrote:

Hi Rory,

Thanks for emailing. Just to confirm; we are hiring samba band Diaspora (our event is Rio Carnival themed).

We have an company organising the AV,  they have already been briefed about the size/instruments of the band but I will contact them to double check they can accommodate everything.

Many thanks,

Beth
Seven Hills

From: Red & Black Music
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 11:26:37 +0100
To: Elizabeth Kirk
Cc: Ashley
Subject: Re: Final arrangements for 4th October 2012

Hi Elizabeth,

It's Rory from the Rory Duffy + Alyss Rose Jazz Quartet, contacting you re: Thursday. I hope that this finds you well.

I just wanted to find out who would be providing amplification for the band, and what would be provided? Here are our requirements:

1 microphone - Vocals (female)
1 jack input - Piano
1 jack input - Bass
1 microphone for bass drum + 2 overheads - Kit

Thanks, best wishes
Rory

Rory Duffy
Director

Red & Black Music
Management & Production

RED & BLACK MUSIC is a music management & production brand
currently representing DIÁSPORA (www.diasporamusic.co.uk)
+ affiliated jazz and international music projects

On 2 Oct 2012, at 10:46, Ashley wrote:

Hi Rory,

Below is the final email I received from Beth who I have been liaising with for the event on Thursday (4th October 2012). Her contact details are as follows:

Email:
Number:

Please feel free to make contact with her about parts of the event. I have also attached our artist confirmation outlining all the details for the event.

Many thanks,

Ashley

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Thanks for emailing those timings across!

We will be able to provide food and refreshments for the band; we are doing so for the other entertainment at the event so that shouldn’t be a problem. We will also have access to the adjacent Millennium Galleries so they should have a place to relax between sets.

In terms of parking I cannot guarantee parking spaces but the nearest car park is:
Q-Park, 72 Charles Street, Sheffield S1 2NB
 
I have attached a map to the bottom of this email – along the orange line it is a short 2 minute walk through a pedestrianised area from the car park to the Winter Gardens.

If they require any further direction on the day, myself and other members of our team will be on site from 4pm. My mobile number is.

Ashley
Sales & Events Manager

STAG | Music | Management | Events

'National Student Enterprise 2012'

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​Samba/Brazilian booking enquiry

From: Rory
Subject: Re: Samba/Brazilian booking enquiry
Date: 26 September 2012 at 20:28:36 BST
To: Ashley

Hey Ashley,

Thanks for getting in touch.

I'm sending you quotes for the 3, 4, 5-piece lineups (see quotation email).

As mentioned, I would have to charge a bit extra on top to cover my own transport / accommodation as the enquiry comes within 2 weeks of the engagement and I'm already booked to be returning to London. This works out £41.25 train (Manchester-London / Y-P Railcard) / £14 accommodation = £55.25.

Instrumental options are flexible -

3-piece:
Sax / flute / male vocals
Guitar
Cajon

4-piece:
Sax / flute / (+ opt. male vocals) OR female vocals and I could play piano
Piano
Bass
Kit

5-piece:
Vocals (female)
Sax / flute
Piano
Bass
Kit

It would be fine to interchange with drummers / dancers - as long as the overall performance time does not exceed 135 minutes (2.25 hours) then there would be no extended engagement charges.

Also, if it is going ahead, I would need written confirmation by this 5pm this Friday - if possible. Once they're happy with costs, I'll check availability with my female vocalist.

Cheers,
Rory

Rory Duffy
Director

Red & Black Music
Management & Production

Facebook: www.facebook.com/redandblackmus
Twitter: www.twitter.com/redandblackmus

RED & BLACK MUSIC is a music management & production brand
currently representing DIÁSPORA (www.diasporamusic.co.uk)
+ affiliated jazz and international music projects

On 26 Sep 2012, at 13:33, Ashley wrote:

Hi Rory,

Nice to speak on the phone. 

Following our conversation please find the details that I have been given by the client so far.
At the moment I don't have a budget so if you could give me a few different suggestions that would be great! 

Details:

Date: Thursday 4th October
Time: 6.30-10.00pm (band to finish at 9.30pm; with clear out by 11pm)
Place: Winter Gardens, Sheffield
Band: Samba/Brazilian – possibly with a female lead singer?

Also; just so you know we have also hired a set of drummers and brazilian carnival dancers for the event, so if possible it would be great to interchange between your band and the other entertainment so there is something happening most of the time. We can brief them fully closer to the event but just so you know in advance.

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Thank you very much Rory, speak shortly.

Best,

Ashley

Events and Client Management
Stag Musicians Agency LONDON

'National Student Enterprise 2012'

Sent from my iPad

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Example #2

​Contract for 07.10.11

From: Diáspora Collective
Subject: Re: Contract for 07.10.11
Date: 26 September 2011 at 20:29:10 BST
To: Nina

Great, thanks.

Could you send me the venue details?

Also on 07.10.11, as discussed, I'm bringing 'Rory Duffy Trio' which is a separate project from Diáspora (although both projects are managed under Diáspora Collective).

Hope that's OK, and sorry to be a nuisance!

Cheers,
Rory

Rory Duffy
Manager

Diáspora Collective
United in the New World Beat

On 26 Sep 2011, at 20:24, Nina wrote:

Here it is:

Hi Nina,

To confirm
La Tinto (30th Sept)
And Diaspora (7th October).

Both 2 x 45 minutes sets, 5-8pm.

Total fee per night £350, payable on the night in cash.

Thanks
Katie
Revolucion de Cuba, Blackpool
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diáspora Collective
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:17:05 
To: Nina
Subject: Re: Contract for 07.10.11

Great, could I be really cheeky and ask if you could possibly forward me the email (withdraw client contact details as appropriate), or written confirmation?

I'm sure that it'll be fine, but I've had problems in the past with engagements falling through at the last minute and ever since I've made it standard policy to obtain written agreements for all engagements that I take on.

Even if it's just an email confirming date, times, venue and fee, then that would suffice.

I hope that's OK.

Cheers,
Rory

Rory Duffy
Manager

Diáspora Collective
United in the New World Beat

On 26 Sep 2011, at 19:52, Nina wrote:

It has been 100% confirmed in writing by email and a deposit being paid. No worries, I've worked with them before!
Nina

-----Original Message-----
From: Diáspora Collective <diasporacollective@me.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:35:57 
To: Nina
Subject: Contract for 07.10.11

Hey Nina,

I was just wondering when the contract would be arriving for the Trio @ Blackpool 07.10.11 and / or any details in writing? Just so that I can reassure the musicians that it's definitely going ahead, and book travel etc.

At the moment I've got the gig down as 'amber' (confirmed, not contracted) so it would be great if we could get things finalised.

Cheers,
Rory

Rory Duffy
Manager

Diáspora Collective
United in the New World Beat