Booking Terms and Conditions

Purpose

This agreement confirms the booking of the Boxing DJ to provide professional music, entertainment and production services at the event completed in the booking form typically a boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts event.

Responsibilities of the Boxing DJ

The Boxing DJ agrees to:
– Arrive at the venue on time to set up and perform for the agreed duration.
– Provide suitable music and sound equipment, unless otherwise agreed.
– Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
– Play music appropriate to the nature of the event, audience, and venue policies.
– Follow all health and safety and safeguarding requirements of the event organiser.

Responsibilities of the Client / Event Organiser

The client agrees to:
– Provide suitable access, power, and setup area for the Boxing DJ.
– Ensure all necessary venue licences and permissions for live music are in place.
– Inform the DJ of the event schedule, fight timings, and any special requests in advance.
– Provide a safe and secure working environment.

Payment Terms

– A non-refundable deposit of £(as agreed)  is required to secure the booking.
– The remaining balance of £(as agreed) is due on or before the event date.
– Payment may be made by bank transfer or other agreed method.
– Late payment may incur a fee (10% per 7 days) at the DJ’s discretion.

Cancellations

– If the client cancels the event within 7 days of the scheduled date, the full balance is payable.
– If the DJ cancels due to illness, emergency, or unforeseen circumstances, all deposits will be refunded in full and the DJ will assist in finding a suitable replacement if possible.

Music Selection and Requests

– The DJ will accommodate reasonable music requests provided they are suitable for the audience and event type.
– The DJ retains final discretion over music played, particularly regarding lyrical content and safeguarding compliance.
– Explicit or inappropriate music will not be played where minors are present or where it may breach venue or local authority regulations.

Music and Children – Legal and Safeguarding Compliance

The DJ recognises the importance of safeguarding children and young people at all events. The following applies:

– Under the Obscene Publications Act 1959, it is illegal to play or distribute material considered “obscene,” including content likely to deprave or corrupt those who hear it.
– Under the Protection of Children Act 1978 and Children Acts 1989 & 2004, the DJ has a duty of care to avoid exposing minors to sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate material.
– Many event licences require family-friendly content where children are present.
– The DJ will therefore:
  – Only play clean or radio-edited versions of tracks where necessary.
  – Refuse requests for songs with explicit sexual, violent, or profane content at family or youth events.
  – Cooperate fully with venue or organiser safeguarding policies.

Failure to comply with these obligations could result in removal from the event or termination of this agreement.

Liability

– The DJ is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss resulting from event cancellation, technical failure, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
– The client is responsible for any damage caused to the DJ’s equipment by guests, attendees, or staff.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for non-performance due to events beyond their control, such as extreme weather, strikes, illness, or venue closure.

Agreement

By completing the booking form, both parties agree to the terms set out in this agreement.