Backup — original pdf

Backup

Austin Texas Musicians Safe Gig Guideline Recommendations For Musicians and Venues WHEREAS, the health and public safety of Austin musicians, music venue staff, music industry professionals and patrons are crucial to the success of Austin’s economy and the well-being of our community WHEREAS, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Travis County is ongoing, and continuing to grow WHEREAS, on May 22, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the reopening of bars and nightclubs throughout the State of Texas WHEREAS, Austin Texas Musicians has learned from our constituent base of Austin musicians that they are being asked to perform live gigs in music venues once again WHEREAS, no standard agreement on safety guidelines currently exists between Austin musicians and Austin music venues NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Austin Texas Musicians and HAAM adopt the following recommendations and urges the City Council of Austin, Texas to take action immediately. SAFE GIG GUIDELINES FOR MUSICIANS AND VENUES 1. Are you being paid? 1. Is it a fair deal? 2. Do you have a contract? 2. Is it safe for the band? 1. Is the stage large enough to social distance from each other and a safe distance from the audience? 2. Are stands and surfaces being sanitized? 3. Can you bring your own mic? 4. Is there a staff sound engineer to keep you from having to touch any gear that doesn’t belong to you? 3. Is the venue safe for the staff and fans? 1. Are masks required for entry? 2. Is staff required to wear masks? 3. Is the occupancy limit being enforced? 4. Is social distancing being enforced among fans? 5. Is hand sanitizer readily available for use?  Regards, M. Patrick Buchta, Executive Director Austin Texas Musicians pat@austintexasmusicians.org c: 512-771-8863