Deputy Percussionist (Cajon), Fiesta Latina

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Red & Black Music is looking for deputy percussionist(s) (cajon) for Fiesta Latina
(www.fiesta-latina.co.uk).

Fiesta Latina

Description

Fiesta Latina is our newer 2 - 4 piece Latin salsa function / party production. There is little or no formal sheet music and the performance is largely improvised. You will be performing with percussion, vocalist (and trumpet on some engagements), and the musical direction is led by the vocalist.
Performance time typically up to 135 minutes (2.25 hours)
Divided into sets (2 x 65 / 3 x 45 / 4 x 35)

Location:
Ideally London or Manchester. However, we welcome proposals from all UK towns, particularly as Fiesta Latina performs nationwide.

Essential:

• Trained in jazz yet versatile in a wide range of contemporary popular music styles, including Latin rhythms
• Can provide own equipment
• Ability to improvise

Desirable:

• Ability to help out with transport desirable, but not essential

Membership

This is a deputy position. Red & Black Music is often required to cover multiple engagements on 1 date.

Offers

We can offer you the following minimum performance fees:

• From £105 per performer (4-piece band, London / Manchester): commercial*
  
• From £95 per performer (4-piece band, London / Manchester): charitable*
  
• From £50 per performer (4-piece band, London / Manchester): nominal (by negotiation)

*fees increase by £5 / per -1 performer (minimum 2-piece), and by £10 / per +1 zone (distance from London or Manchester). Expenses (transport, accommodation, subsistence) are added on top.

Apply Direct

Before applying, please check through the list of pre-requisites on the opportunities page, or by clicking HERE.

Please email the producer, Rory (diasporamusic@me.com) with the following:

• Your background and previous experience
• Your multimedia (photo / audio / video) and / or link(s) to website(s)
• List of productions where you are managing, producing or participating as a performer
• 2 referees
• Whether you can can drive and / or have access to a car. Please note that this will not affect the outcome of your application

If you have any questions prior to application, email Jo (redandblackmusic@me.com) who will be happy to help. Reasonable audition expenses will be reimbursed.

Schedule

No schedule. However auditions will be arranged on a first come first served basis as there are dates that we are looking to fulfil for July / August / September. This ad will expire once suitable performer(s) have been found.

T&C

• Please apply directly via email.
  
• Please do not apply via phone, text or social media.
  
• Please do not apply if you are busy.
  
• Please do not apply if you are not available.
  
• Please do not apply if you are not interested.
• Please do not apply if you charge higher rates than those listed.
  
• Please do not apply if you do not agree with any of the T&C of this ad or any of the prerequisites listed alongside. Questions regarding prequisites should be directed to the manager, Jo, by emailingredandblackmusic@me.com
  
• Please do not post this ad on CreativeJobsCentral or any other 1-click application website. Applications made via these websites will not be considered.
  
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and potentially able to take on engagements anywhere in the UK.
  
• Please note that this is not a full time employment contract: offers and engagements are contracted individually on a freelance basis via email.
  
• All membership certificates and offers of engagement are subject to Red & Black Music artist T&C.
  
• Thank you and good luck!