BOOKING & PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
Thanks for your interest in performing at our space, a dedicated listening room for patrons and performing musicians.
There is no talking allowed in the Music Room while the concert is taking place.
The Music Room - where the main stage is located seats 40 guests.
The Bar Area seats 18 guests with partial & limited view of the stage area. Surround sound and TV view only.
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
PAUSA does not offer a guarantee payment to touring bands however, a minimum guarantee could be arranged based on band's reputation, previous performances at PAUSA , a strong social media presence.
PAUSA retains 15% commission on net sales of tickets priced at $16 or higher (excluding ticket fees)
Shows with less than 20 pre-sold tickets on the day of the event are subject to cancellation.
PAUSA retains 50% of all (no-show) ticket revenue.
Musicians are encouraged to promote and sale merchandise for which they will retain 100% of the revenue. We do not book rock, punk or any other loud performances.
Bands can not be larger than 7 musicians.
To be considered for a show at PAUSA please EMAIL the following information
Requested date of the show
Band description including proposed performing personnel, music style
Sound & video files - link to current youtube site with proposed show or mp4 file
Link to current website, facebook & instagram
Current high resolution image to be used for promotion ( no collages or graphics)
No consideration or date will be offered unless all booking requirements have been met.
FOR EVENT LISTING MATERIAL
Once you have been confirmed to perform at PAUSA please EMAIL
Event name (how it's going to be listed)
Proposed ticket price based on past and future performances in alike venues
(final price will be set at PAUSA's own discretion)
High Resolution Image (horizontal) - (no graphics or collage)
HR Poster - if available - formatted for instagram posts
Personnel with short bios of each band member
Event description including music style
Youtube video link is preferred but if not available, an Mp4 video if possible containing material to be presented at the show is acceptable.
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LOCAL bands performing in the local vicinity of PAUSA (5 square miles) must request a performance at PAUSA with no less than a week in between both performances. If performing musician schedule an event within this time frame PAUSA reserves the right to change the admission price if such performance has a lower price than the show scheduled at PAUSA.
***TOURING BANDS AGREEMENT***
1) A $200 FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TOURING BANDS.
2) DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED AT THE TIMNE OF PAYMENT FOR THE SHOW.
3) THE DEPOSIT IS DUE UPON AGREEING ON A SHOW DATE.
4) Show date will not be confirmed until the deposit is received via Zelle, Paypal or an invoice issued by PAUSA + 4% C.CARD FEE).
5) THIS DEPOSIT IS NOT REFUNDABLE IF THE BAND CANCELS THE EVENT WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS NOTICE BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SHOW AND REASONS OTHER THAN ILLNESS OR ACTS OF GOD***
6) Booking a date via email after agreeing to these terms will constitute a legal biding on this contract.
7) In the event of cancellation by the band due to any reasons, all non-refundable ticket fees pertaining to any tickets sold will be due and payable by the band to the venue since they are not refunded to PAUSA by the credit card company.
All touring bands performing in the local vicinity of PAUSA (25 square miles) must schedule performances at PAUSA with no less than a week in between both performances.
PAUSA reserves the right to change the admission price if such performance has a lower price than the show scheduled at PAUSA.
Performing musicians have a 20% discount on all food and drink items from our menu.
Musicians are strongly encouraged to use all media platforms to post, boost and promote events.
We encourage musicians to check regularly their event listing to see current ticket sales.
PAYMENT TO THE BAND
PAUSA will issue payment to one designated musician via Zelle or PayPal on the next business day.Please provide your preferred email or phone number before the show in order to issue payment.There are no payments made in cash.
WHILE AT PAUSA
All performing musicians must enter through the back door, accessible from the patio.
There will be 2 available parking spaces for musicians with large loads.
All other band members must park in the vicinity.
All parked cars must be moved at the end of the show.
PAUSA will provide a sound technician for all shows if requested at a $75 sound tech fee.
Musicians Load in: 6:00pm
Sound check: 6:00pm to 6:30pm - all bands must do a sound check
Shows start at 7:00pm
There will be (2) sets of 50 min each with a short intermission in between
Venue Capacity
40 persons in the music room with direct view of the musicians
18 persons in the bar room with partial or direct view of the musicians & surround sound
Patio seating does not have a charge due to weather unpredictability.
Thanks for you interest in performing at PAUSA and we look forward to collaborating with you.