Fiesta Latina

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FIESTA LATINA
THE INSTANT LATIN HOUSE PARTY

2-4 piece Latin/salsa band.
4 years' experience performing at events (private/corporate), weddings, parties and promotions across the UK.
Covering a diverse range of styles ranging from Cuban classics and laid back Brazilian beats right through to the present day.
100+ strong repertoire of songs in Spanish, Portuguese & English.
Based in London but travelling UK-wide and offering discounts for Manchester, North West England & Scotland, and Bristol, South West England & Wales.
Boasting over 20 brilliant reviews from some of the UK’s top bars and pub chains.
Offering a range of lineups to suit the event: Duo, Trio, Quartet.
Female vocals, Lead & Backing vocals.
Add a guest artist (vocalist/instrumentalist) if required.
Excellent value for money.
Creating an explosive spark of musical interplay and an emphasis on live, dynamic interaction.
Special request songs learned.
Versatile and adaptable for restaurants, pubs and bar chains, promotions and product launches, as well as weddings and private events.
Providing its own P.A., instruments and backline plus lighting if required.
Starring some of the UK's finest musicians from the best bands around.

Brief Description

Biography

Fiesta Latina recreates the sizzling, scorching sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean with an uplifting sound which is inspiring and unifying, mixing salsa with other influences to bring you a fresh, funky and instant Latin house party experience. With its compact 2–4 piece line-up of vocals, piano, percussion and trumpet, Fiesta Latina distils a vibrant + stylish mix of salsa, funk, soul and samba, from Cuban classics and laid back Brazilian beats right through to the present day.

Fiesta Latina is the smaller sister act and “instant coffee” alternative to the filtered coffee beans of its big brother Diáspora, each of the musicians taking the lead with their respective elements – the rhythms of the percussion, the harmonies of the piano, the melodies of the trumpet and the lyrics of the vocals – creating an explosive spark of musical interplay, with an emphasis on live dynamic interaction. Providing a quick and easy salsa solution, the band have been a favourite with house parties, product launches and promotional and media work as well as weddings and intimate occasions around the UK. The band has performed throughout the UK - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Reading, Oxford and the home counties - working with distinguished clients such as Havana Club and notable bar & pub chains.

Fiesta Latina is based in London, but performs regularly around the UK, and even offers discounts with Manchester and Bristol-based line-ups for discounted engagements in North England and Scotland, and South West England and Wales.

Reviews

"Fiesta Latina were very professional on the run up to the event. I felt confident knowing that they had been in touch regarding all aspects of their gig with us. The band were lovely to deal with on the evening, and very helpful answering questions from our work experience students. Our audience loved them, and were asking when they would next be back." - Stephie Jessop, Fiesta Latina, Burnley Mechanics, March, 2017

"As a Station, we had hired Fiesta Latina to play at our Summer Ball. They were to play at the beginning of the evening to create the atmosphere and to get everyone in the mood. Fiesta Latina turned up in plenty of time and were nothing but professional. They were incredible helpful with supplying burnt disk with appropriate music on which were going used during our meal. This was above and beyond what they needed to do and was very much appreciated.

The music that they played was perfect. It was just the right blend of upbeat and chilled to allowed all party goings to mingle and be heard but also enjoy the music. I would have no issues recommended this band to anyone and using them for future events.
Many thanks for all your assistance and please pass on my thanks to the band.
Kind Regards
Sam (Samantha)" - Samantha James, July, 2016

"Hi Claire,
You and your band were absolutely fantastic, they had a great Cuban vibe that gave the party the feeling we were shooting for. The Band were really professional and very friendly and I'm glad they got join in with the festivities! I especially enjoyed the mid set wardrobe change.
I cant thank you guys enough for the amazing job you did and I'm really looking forward to working with you again at some point in the future.
Many Thanks,
Perry" - Perry Noble, Boat Party, London (Temple), July, 2016

"We would like to say a big thank you to our wedding band Fiesta Latina for providing great music and create a lovely atmosphere on our wedding. They were enthusiastic and talented and we got very positive feedback from our guests. We had a magical wedding and Fiesta Latina has a part of making it such a happy unforgettable event not only for us but for our guests as well. Thank you again!" - Agnes Baksa, Wedding, Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire, July, 2016

"Please thank Rory and his team, they were fantastic and really made our event. Also thank him for his kind words, it meant a lot that they enjoyed their time performing here at Essex. We will look forward to using them again in the future. Fiesta Latina were fantastic and went down a storm. We would not hesitate to use them again in the future. They were very friendly and professional. Thank you for attending our event. Kind regards, Fay." - Sarah-Jane Morris, University of Essex, Essex, September, 2015

"Please thank the band for attending this weekend. They arrived promptly and were very professional." - Charlotte Fraser, Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands, Festival, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, August, 2015

"What can I say? The band were incredible! We loved them and we have not stopped talking about them since. So talented and they added the 'cherry on the top' of a wonderful birthday celebration! Could you please pass on my sincere thanks to Rory for being so lovely to deal with and to the rest of the band who were so gracious and clearly love what they do! Many Many thanks, Mandy." - Mandy Morrow, Birthday Party, Richmond, August, 2015

"The Dog & Fox in Wimbledon Village hosted Fiesta Latina on the evening of 6th September as part of our Havana Club promotion. The band were reliable, arrived on time prepared and started as agreed. The guests enjoyed the new tropical vibe the band brought. Many thanks & best wishes, Marta, Sales & Marketing Manager." - The Dog & Fox, London (Wimbledon), London (Wimbledon), September, 2014

"Fiesta Latina - Easy to communicate, delivering an excellent service. Music and atmosphere great. Thank you guys! Ziggy" - Queen Adelaide, London (Wandsworth), London (Wandsworth), August, 2014

"Fiesta Latina were an ultra cool sounding band with unmistakeable vibe and unique sound. They were the perfect choice for our courtyard and really put you in a summer fiesta mood. Highly recommended. Ronnie Banks, Operational Manager." - Sugar Hut, Brentwood, Essex, Brentwood, Essex, August, 2014

"The atmosphere created was amazing! The regulars were a bit rowdy but absolutely loved the atmosphere! People were up dancing + singing (and playing piano!) Really happy with the music + vibe! Thank you guys all so much! Incredible night! Kerri xxx" - Coat & Badge, London (Putney), London (Putney), August, 2014

“We had Fiesta Latina at one of our Terrace parties... Fiesta Latina put on a great show and our guests definitely enjoyed the night. They created a warm and lively atmosphere and we were really impressed with their repertoire, they sang in English and Spanish. The feedback from our guests was also very positive Karla Pearce – Marketing and PR Manager.” - Melia White House, London (Regent's Park), London (Regent's Park), August, 2014

"Many thanks to the guys and girl in Fiesta Latina. This was something we have never done before and would really like to do again. We had them play outside in our garden and the vibe was excellent. Many customers said we should do this as a regular thing and the mood was excellent. The lady singer had a beautiful voice and the guys backed her up with super energy. We would love to have the guys back in the future. Many thanks, Mat Sander (Manager)." - The Crown, Egham, Surrey, Egham, Surrey, August, 2014

"Thank you very much for playing for us this evening. It was a great atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed by staff and customers alike. We would very much like you to return if at all possible... All in all a great experience. Thank you to everyone. Team Berkeley." - The Berkley Bar & Grill, Plymouth, Plymouth, August, 2014

"Fiesta Latina put on a beautiful performance for us at The Northcote. They delivered a versatile set ranging from relaxing tunes to up beat lively tunes. Keys, percussion and vocals - all spectacular. They did an amazing job of reading the crowd and creating the perfect energy for the pub. We have never had so many people dancing! I highly recommend Fiesta Latina." - The Northcote, London (Clapham Junction), London (Clapham), August, 2014

"WOW! What a fantastic night. You guys created such a great atmosphere and our customers loved it! The music was so uplifting and fun, it actually felt like I was in Cuba." - Archie Duke's Head, Duke's Head, London (Putney), London (Putney), July, 2014

"Thanks for your performance, you guys were great... We had Fiesta Latina performing at the Lion & Unicorn recently and the music that they provided was perfect for a Saturday afternoon! The staff were dancing and the customers were impressed with the energy they created. Thanks for the fun & great atmosphere, we definitely would like to see you guys again. Love from The Lions & Unicorns." - Szilvi Lion & Unicorn, Lion & Unicorn, London (Kentish Town), London (Kentish Town), July, 2014

Fiesta Latina delivered a lively and energetic set at the King's Head. Blending laid back Bossa Nova with upbeat salsa and popular songs, perfect for a seasonal summer's day barbecue, their music was enjoyed by all of our customers.” - Angela Trupia, King's Head, London (Winchmore Hill), London (Winchmore Hill), July, 2014

"Fiesta Latina are the perfect function band for a relaxed Latin vibe. They have a great mixture of well and lesser known songs to create the perfect atmosphere for any event. Brilliant to work with, thanks guys!" - Kristiane Wheeler, Dirty Dicks, London (Bishopsgate), London (Liverpool Street), July, 2014

"Our opening nights went smoothly with the great welcoming sounds of Fiesta Latina Live Latin Trio. They were professional and really kept that relaxed vibe going through the events. Great band to start the night off if you want something a bit more quirky but still accessible." - Frankie Ingleson, Slug and Lettuce, Bristol, Oxford & Bristol, May, 2014

"Fiesta Latina were a joy to have perform for our South American Gourmet Evening. They were friendly, professional and most importantly great musicians." - Cai Anderson, The Northern Quarter Restaurant & Bar, Restaurant, Manchester, May, 2014

"I thought their music was above average, and their attitude was more than helpful." - Guy Swindell, Parfetts, Corporate, Leeds, May, 2014

"I would like to say thank you for being a part of our birthday celebrations and really enjoyed your music. You provided great music that filled our venue with a smooth Latin vibe. I would happily recommend you in the future. Thank you so much for your performance and professionalism." - Alex Godfrey, Be At One, Reading, Reading, March, 2014

"We enjoyed your performances." - Buenos Aires Restaurant, London, London (City), October, 2013

"Thanks for last night, It was great!" - Rachel Barnes, Rubicon Bar, Surbiton, Surrey, September, 2013

“We loved the music and were so impressed, so well done on doing a great job!” - Winter Gardens, Sheffield, Sheffield, October, 2012

Zones & Quick Quotes

Quotations are calculated by the zone, which is the number of miles between the home postcode and the venue postcode.

Fiesta Latina is quoted from 3 home postcodes

SW1A, London
M1, Manchester
BS1, Bristol

Quotations are calculated from the nearest home postcode to the venue postcode, i.e., London for South East England, Bristol for South West England and Wales, Manchester for North England and Scotland.

Quotes are calculated from a number of factors:

Performance Fee & Support
Expenses (Transport, Hotels, Subsistence)
Audiovisual (Sound & Lighting)
Timings (Early, Late, Extended)
Requests (Music & Visual)
Notice Period (Early Bird, Advance, Full, Late)
Event Category & Date

Miles	Zone
25	1
75	2
150	3
300	4
680	5

Variation	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
4	£660	£800	£980	£1280	£1948
3	£545	£670	£835	£1120	£1773
2	£375	£445	£535	£585	£1019

The above "quick quotes" are for bookings that meet the following criteria:

No Support
Include Transport, Subsistence / Exclude Accommodation (maximum mileage per zone)
Include Sound / Exclude Lighting
Standard Timings (i.e., no Early Arrival, Late Departure, Extended Sets)
No Requests
Short Notice (0-14 days notice)
Private Event (e.g., wedding)

Please note: "quick quotes" are pessimistic. They represent the highest it would ever cost for the most tight circumstances. We provide these "quick quotes" to give you an approximation and properly manage your expectations. Actual quotes will always be lower! Please refer to the full technical info below and/or e-mail us for an actual quotation.

1. Package (Headline & Support)

Fiesta Latina is available in 3 different variations (band sizes), depending on the budget and venue capacity. Please note again that these performance fees are for short notice bookings (0-14 days notice). Discounts of 10-20% are applied to the performance fee if the booking is made in advance.

Variation	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
4	£550	£590	£630	£670	£710
3	£440	£470	£500	£530	£560
2	£320	£340	£360	£380	£400

Variation	Lineup
4	1 x Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Percussion 1 x Trumpet
3	1 x Vocals 1 x Piano 1 x Percussion
2	1 x Vocals 1 x Piano

Fiesta Latina offers salsa DJ/dance tuition and/or guest artists (vocalists/instrumentalists) if required.

Variation	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
Salsa DJ	£300	£300	£300	£300	£300
Salsa Dance	£125	£135	£145	£155	£165
Guest Artist	£125	£135	£145	£155	£165

2. Expenses (Transport, Hotels, Subsistence)

For all engagements, Fiesta Latina requires either transport or transport expenses.
Transport = ( ( Vehicles x Mileage ) x 2 directions )
Oyster tickets are quoted for zone 1 engagements (000-025 miles from SW1A, London).

Variation	Transport	Accommodation	Subsistence
Value	£0.40 per mile	£59 per room	£5 per rider
4	2	2	4
3	2	1	3
2	1	1	2

For some engagements, Fiesta Latina requires either accommodation or accommodation expenses, depending on the zone and performance finish time.
Accommodation = ( Rooms x Tariff )

Parameters vary for public/promotional engagements.

Time	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
21:00	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Required
22:00	N/A	N/A	N/A	Required	Required
23:00	N/A	N/A	Required	Required	Required
00:00	N/A	Required	Required	Required	Required

For all engagements, Fiesta Latina requires either subsistence or subsistence expenses.
Subsistence = Performers x Subsistence Charge (depending on the zone)

Rider	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
A substantial hot meal + non-alcoholic drinks per band member	£5	£10	£15	£20	£25

3. Audiovisual (Sound & Lighting)

Fiesta Latina provides its own P.A., instruments and backline. Discounts are available if the venue/promoter can provide P.A.

Variation	Sound	Lighting
4	£50	£ depending on external supplier
3	£50	£ depending on external supplier
2	£25	£ depending on external supplier

Fiesta Latina does not provide global lighting, but can provide local lighting free of charge. If the venue/promoter requires global lighting, this is externally sourced. Cost is dependent on the external supplier.

4. Timings (Early, Late, Extended)

Fiesta Latina includes 2 hours Lead Time, which is the time between arrival and performance start time. This is divided into a minimum of 1 hour for arrival, set up, sound check and a maximum of 1 hour curfew prior to the performance.

If the contracted Lead Time exceeds 2 hours, a proportionate percentage of the performance fee is added to the quote, per hour, at the start of the engagement.

Please note: once set up and sound check are completed, the equipment cannot be broken down. It must be left ready for the performance.

Hours	Minutes	Fee	Details
3	60	+10%	1 hour minimum: arrive, set up, sound check 2 hours max curfew
4	60	+20%	1 hour minimum: arrive, set up, sound check 3 hours max curfew
5	60	+30%	1 hour minimum: arrive, set up, sound check 4 hours max curfew
6	60	+40%	1 hour minimum: arrive, set up, sound check 5 hours max curfew

Fiesta Latina does not include any extra time between the performance end time and break down (packing away) time.

If the venue/promoter requires a post-performance curfew between the performance end time and break down, a proportionate percentage of the performance fee is added to the quote, per hour, at the end of the performance.

Hours	Minutes	Fee	Details
2	30	+10%	2 hours maximum time between performance end and break down
3	30	+20%	3 hours maximum time between performance end and break down
4	30	+30%	4 hours maximum time between performance end and break down
5	30	+40%	5 hours maximum time between performance end and break down

Fiesta Latina is priced per 1 allocation of 3 hours Engagement Time (start - end). This includes a maximum 120 minutes performance time divided into sets (2 x 60 minutes / 3 x 40 minutes / 4 x 30 minutes).

If the contracted Engagement Time exceeds 3 hours, a proportionate percentage of the performance fee is added to the quote.

Hours	Minutes	Fee	Details
4	160	+20%	6 x 25 5 x 30 4 x 40 3 x 50 2 x 80
5	200	+40%	6 x 30 5 x 40 4 x 50 3 x 65
6	240	+60%	6 x 40 5 x 45 4 x 60
7	280	+80%	6 x 45 5 x 55 4 x 70

5. Requests (Music & Presentation)

Fiesta Latina offers song requests at an extra charge. Check out the playlist for a list of possible songs (www.fiesta-latina.co.uk/playlist.html and www.fiesta-latina-north.co.uk/playlist.html).

Since Fiesta Latina features different vocalists, song requests are charged separately according to whether they are requested before or after booking/contract and whether they are on the band's playlist or not. Money can be saved by requesting songs in advance of booking/contract, so do include these in your enquiry and contactual agreement!

Charge	Details
£00	Song is requested before booking/contract Song is on playlist.
£25	Song is requested before booking/contract Song is not on playlist.
£25	Song is requested after booking/contract Song is on playlist.
£50	Song is requested after booking/contract Song is not on playlist.
FREE	If the venue/promoter would like to specify one or a combination out of the 6 styles (Salsa, Traditional & Folkloric, Latin Jazz, Latin Pop, Brazilian and Originals) before booking/contract.
FREE (but not guaranteed...)	If the venue/promoter would like to specify one or a combination out of the 6 styles (Salsa, Traditional & Folkloric, Latin Jazz, Latin Pop, Brazilian and Originals) after booking/contract.

The standard dress code is smart, casual, white with a splash of either red or blue or all white.
Males: white trousers and red/blue/white t-shirt, with optional flat caps.
Females: red/blue/white to colour co-ordinate.

Please let us know if you have any other requirement(s) and we will do our best to accommodate, subject to availability/suitability.

Fiesta Latina uses music stand banners. There is a small charge of £5 per banner if the venue/promoter requests to omit these.

6. Contractual (Reservation, Cancellation, Remuneration)

Fiesta Latina offers 4 reservation types assigned according to the difference in days between the enquiry date and the event date: Early Bird, Advance, Full, Late. Each reservation type prescribes a standard reservation period (number of days that the date is reserved), and a percentage of the performance fee that is charged. The Early Bird and Advance reservations offer discounts to the performance fee, so the earlier you enquire, the more you save. Please note we cannot guarantee availability if the enquiry falls within 7 days of the event date.

Notice (Days)	Period (Days)	% Deposit	% Remaining	% Saving
Early Bird (169+)	28	10%	90%	20%
Advance (29-168)	7	10%	90%	10%
Full (15-28)	3	50%	50%	-
Late (0-14)	1	100%	100%	-

Once a hire agreement is deemed ‘Contracted’; any postponement or cancellation made on the part of the venue/promoter is deemed a ‘Cancellation’, regardless of whether the venue/promoter intends to make a re‑booking (even if it is a postponement of 1 or more days). This clause recognises that in such instances musician(s) have declined other enquiries or offers of work on the contracted date(s) or range thereof in order to fulfil the terms of the original hire agreement. The cancellation fee constitutes a percentage of the total fee due to artist, depending on whether or not a deposit has been paid.

Notice (Days)	Period (Days)	% Remaining	% Total	% Interest
0-7	28	90%	100%	-
8-14	28	65%	75%	-
15-21	28	40%	50%	-
22-28	28	15%	25%	-

Any overdue invoices (remaining unpaid beyond the stated payment period) may be subject to a late payment charge. Any unpaid fees due to the artist will be referred to the recovery company ‘Musicians Union Ltd’ and will be subject to a surcharge (a percentage of the remaining balance) to cover any collection costs incurred. This surcharge together with all other charges and legal fees will be the responsibility of the defaulting party.

Days	% Total Payable
15-21	10%
22-28	20%
29-25	30%
38-42	40%

7. AOB

Please note that the above only applies to Deal Code 1 engagements = where the venue/promoter enquires specifically for the production, and the artist stipulates the deal (the above should act as an informative guidance as to how we would stipulate the deal).

We offer 10% discounts on the fee for charity engagements. Please quote your registered charity number on enquiry to be eligible.

We offer 10% discounts to previous venues/promoters who have previously provided a review. Please quote your name on enquiry.

All of the above is provided for information/reference purposes only to keep things as transparent as possible. If in doubt, simply request a quotation by e-mailing management@redandblackmusic.co.uk and we will do the rest!

FIESTA LATINA​THE INSTANT LATIN HOUSE PARTY