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Hard Rock Café SOUND SYSTEM / PA: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel PA provided by venue. Hard Rock Cafe employee BOBBY ​ ​ ​ ​ & Casino) BERGER (or William) will mix for you. They have FOH mains, 3 ​ 1 Seminole Way powered monitors, bass rig, 5-piece Yamaha , mics, mic Hollywood FL 33314 stands & cords. Singers are welcome to bring their own mics. Phone 954-315-9112 Drummers are to bring their own cymbals, kick pedal & throne with option to bring snare & hi-hat. Do NOT mistakenly take ONLINE INFORMATION: ANYTHING that belongs to the venue, all items are labeled. ​ Website:www.hardrock.com/cafes/hollywood-fl Although there is a 24-channel mixing board at venue, it is ​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/hardrockcafehollywoodfl <-- always a good idea to bring your own board AS A BACKUP PLAN ​ ​ “like” this page on Facebook should you end up needing it. Map/Directions: www.yelp.com/map/hard-rock-cafe-hollywood ​ **Click to view PHOTOS of LOAD-IN, GEAR & STAGE to VOLUME: familiarize you with venue: Bartenders/servers must be able to hear patrons without having ​ www.maineventtalent.com/hardrockcafe to yell over the music. Watch your amp volume! If management asks you to turn down, do so immediately. If you are asked more PERFORMANCE TIME: (varies - time slot is in email) than once and do not comply, odds are you will not be re-hired. ​ SETS: Gigs are “usually” two hours. On special event nights, some bands are louder than what they ​ Two 50-minute sets w/one 20-minute break between them. usually have at the Cafe.

PAYMENT: BREAK TIME/BREAK MUSIC: will clear amount: $ [AS AGREED] * You do not get paid at Venue provides music via satellite radio. Announce when you are ​ ​ the gig.* You will receive a check from Main Event Talent Agency about to perform your last song of each set to "cue" the sound ​ ​ approximately *7-21 days after your show. person to be prepared to turn on break music. You must pay Note: Bands who play at beginning of month will wait longer to attention to your allotted break time. It is suggested that you ​ get paid than bands who perform at middle or end of month. mingle with the patrons during your breaks. As a backup plan, it Agency issues one monthly invoice at beginning of month to is always a good idea to be able to run your own break music (via Hard Rock Cafe Corporate Office. Agency receives Hard Rock laptop, iPod or MP3 player) as you never want 'dead air' at a gig. ​ ​ ​ check at the end of the month; agency cuts checks to band Break music should be UPBEAT and theme appropriate (if there leaders/acts upon receipt of payment from corporate. is a theme).

IN ORDER TO GET PAID: DRESS CODE: ​ You must be set up as a Main Event Talent Agency VENDOR in Upscale casual. Musicians should wear button down shirts, order to receive payment. If you are not already on file with the collared shirts, or designer t-shirts (provided there are no rips Agency, email Main Event Talent with: your full legal name (or and no cut-off sleeves). Jeans are fine, no shorts. No flip-flops. ​ ​ company name), mailing address and soc sec # or company tax No tanks (unless under another shirt). If themed or special event, ID #. (You may call with ss# if you’d prefer.) dress accordingly.

CONTACTS: SONG SELECTION: ​ ​ Upon arrival, ask for band liaison and introduce yourself. Classic & contemporary rock, blues, , country, ​ ​ ​ ​ Band liaison (will assist you with set up/PA & sound): Motown, funk/pop/dance is all acceptable. Keep it upbeat but ​ ​ Bobby Berger, William or Emmett not loud. The patrons are mixed ages, predominantly 30-50 years ​ ​ General Manager: Scott Jacobs old. Work the room accordingly. Nothing too “heavy” & ​ Manager: Greg Stewart absolutely NO profanity; this includes what you say over the mic ​ as well as in song lyrics. If themed or special event, choose songs LOAD-IN / PARKING: accordingly. Bands with original songs may feel free to blend ​ PARKING GARAGE PARKING OPTION them into set list; you may also sell band merchandise on your **IMPORTANT - The garage has a clearance of 6.5’. If your breaks, if applicable. You may put out a tip jar as long as it is vehicle or trailer will not fit, you will need to use another unobtrusive. Do not solicit tips over the microphone. entrance. Click HERE to view a map of this PROMOTIONS: ​ ● Enter from 441 on Seminole Way You may download LOGOS here if you care to make a poster: ● Drive towards the Valet / Main Entrance, but pass it LOGO 1 / LOGO 2 / LOGO 3 ​ ​ ​ ​ ● Follow the road around as it turns to the left Make sure your gig date(s) are listed on your calendars & ​ ​ ● Make a Right Into the Parking Garage website(s). Promote your gig(s) through the social networks at ​ ​ ● Drive to the 3rd or 4th floor and park as close to the your disposal (i.e. Facebook, reverbnation). Include: venue elevator (in the NE corner) as possible name, date, hours, phone, venue's website & Facebook page. ● Take the elevator down to the casino. When you enter, Create “event invites” on Facebook to send to your friends. walk straight ahead from the elevator and you will see Additional info to include on flyers/invites: Excellent food, the cafe in front of you. non-smoking at tables but smoker-friendly at bar, no cover. BUS LOOP PARKING OPTION (Currently N/A due to construction) Drive around to the back of the property to the BUS LOOP area ​ (northwest corner of property). Once you are in BUS LOOP/BUS PARKING AREA, you will see an entrance that leads to a hallway ​ that will take you to the Cafe. Parking is FREE in the bus lot. Bring ​ a hand cart so you are able to load in in one trip. (Step-by-step ​ instructions included HERE) ​

VALET PARKING OPTION ● If the bus loop is closed and your vehicle will not fit in the garage, you may temporarily park in the valet area to load your gear in. Once finished, park in any open parking lot. ● For friends/fans and musicians who are not bringing in much gear: You may VALET PARK (at hotel entrance, on 441, east side of casino) for $7.50 (pay when you pick up vehicle); Valet pickup area is different spot than drop-off area, there are signs that point you in the right direction. Air-conditioned waiting area, looks like a bus terminal.

FOOD & BAR TAB/DISCOUNT: ​ All performers will receive a complimentary meal. You will order from a special employee menu, not their regular menu. Discount is ​ for performers only, not friends/family. Soda, juice and bottled water are complimentary for band members. There is no discount on alcoholic beverage. You may NOT drink on stage. Please make sure to tip your servers/bartenders appropriately, (remember: tips ​ ​ should be based on retail price of items). All band members should order from ONE designated server to avoid confusion when it is time to pay your tab. Don’t try to order and eat on your break. If you'd care to eat following your performance, we recommend you order during your break and ask server to hold meal to be ready upon conclusion of your 2nd set. NOTE: If you are not given employee menu by someone from staff, ask Bobby for it; if he's not there, ask any server. You are ​ welcome to order off of their regular menu, however, only items on the employee menu are comp’d.

CHANGES IN BAND LINEUP /SUBSTITUTIONS: ​ If you have to SUB one of your band members in your regular lineup, (i.e., due to illness or emergency), you are to contact the agency IN ADVANCE. Do NOT use a SUB without prior consent from the agency. If you perform as a SOLO and can't make it to the gig, (i.e., due to ​ ​ illness or emergency), do NOT send a SUB; call agent immediately, we will handle this for you. If you have been contracted as a duo, trio, four or five piece band, we expect the contracted number of performers at the gig. If you need to make any changes, we must be ​ ​ notified in advance. Any/all changes MUST be approved.

RE-BOOKINGS: ​ Re-booking(s) of your act/band within the next 24 months are to be handled by Main Event Talent Agency. If approached for re-bookings of any formation of the members in this band, agent is to be notified immediately, prior to any correspondence or communication about future dates with this client. Should Agency & Hard Rock Cafe discontinue their working relationship for any reason, all Acts/Bands introduced to the venue by the Agency agree that if they are re-booked by this client, acts/bands agree to pay 10% commission to the Agency, regardless of who books the return date(s) for a period of 24 months following last performance date booked by Agency.

COMPLIANCE: ​ This document serves as a contract issued in accordance with Florida Statute 468.401, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations. By replying to this e-mail and/or performing at the aforementioned gig, you hereby acknowledge that you have received gig information for Hard Rock Cafe, read it thoroughly, and agree to all terms and conditions. ​

QUESTIONS / PROBLEMS: If you have any questions now or concerns or problems while on an Agency gig, get in touch with us immediately. Call Jimi Robinette [cell phone 561-294-3236] or Judy Blem [cell phone 954-648-4355] or text us both at the same time. One of us will get right back to you. It does not matter what time it is, we are available day and night should you encounter any problems.

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Judy Blem, Owner Main Event Talent Agency Address: 4950 NW 102nd Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076 ​ Mobile Phone: (954) 648-4355 ​ Office Phone: (954) 429-0401 ​

Jimi Robinette, Agent Main Event Talent Agency Mobile Phone: (561) 294-3236 ​

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