Often Music Zirconia will receive a deposit for the musical act during the show’s advancement stage. This is when an act is acceptable and contracts are being signed. Unless otherwise negotiated, the balance of the performance fees will be due the day of the event and will be paid to the performers

When a performance is scheduled outside of the band’s hometown it may require that flight be provided to the musical act. This may also require the transportation of some or all of their musical gear. Flight arrangements should be made and tickets delivered well before the day of the event.

On the occasion that an act is flown in they will also require an airport pick-up. You should consider the number of band members and assisting crew as well as luggage and performance gear.

Hotel accommodations are negotiable with each act. Some may require individual rooms as the band may be a mix of males and females. Other acts may be willing to share rooms or accept alternative accommodations.

Depending on whether you provide sound and lighting or it is provided by Music Zirconia you may need a sound man or if your event is particularly large you may need a show producer. If you do not have a sound man hired Music Zirconia can assist you in this aspect. If you need to learn more about these positions please feel free to ask you Music Zirconia representative and our knowledgeable staff can help answer your questions.

When you book a musical act you are usually expected to provide a sound system for the band to play through. While many venues provide this, most private rooms do not. You may also need to provide lighting and even a stage. All of these things usually can be rented locally. Music Zirconia also works with several top sound and lighting firms that can accommodate your event no matter what size. For help determining your need speak to a Music Zirconia event professional.

Our bands usually come self-contained and bring all of their own on-stage equipment. However, sometimes when an act is flown-in it becomes more economical to rent gear locally rather than pay for shipping. gear that is considered “back line” usually includes drum sets, amplifiers and other large or heavy items.

This is an often overlooked consideration. It takes an unusual amount of electricity to power a large show. There is all of the band equipment, the P.A. and lights. Many venues and private rooms are not equipped to handle this, so it is advisable to check out the existing power situation at your event venue and perhaps plan on bringing in an outside power source if necessary.