Embassies as venues...
- Thread starter Ed Witles
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A great crowd of people who you may have never been exposed to and potential for higher paying gigs go shine and dine, It is yours to make or break.
As long as you do your homework ahead of time it could be a good gig. I would just be prepared to go through additional contracting/security issues (having your vehicle inspected, background check for you and anyone that comes with, etc).
Ask every question you may have regarding nationality of guests, age groups, etc. I've attended several events at embassies before and the DJ's have actually done great jobs as they've been prepared for requests from lands you'd never imagine. If you are successful at this event you've knocked the door off the frame, and as Jon and John have mentioned before you'll go into a very select group of individuals that will land events that are more expensive and elite than what regular gigs are.
I've never gigged an embassy or consulate/mission as a DJ -- but I'm quite familiar with them, from my former life in security work.
Huge range of people you'll be dealing with in most cases, half eccentric (the other half being spies). I don't think you'll have a problem with that (as far as entertainment goes), but make sure payment arrangements are absolutely clear. Sometimes it would take months to finally get your check, because they would voucher you, and you have to collect payment at times from the government in question...
No big deal if you have a running contract -- but can be a long wait for an occasional vender...
Huge range of people you'll be dealing with in most cases, half eccentric (the other half being spies). I don't think you'll have a problem with that (as far as entertainment goes), but make sure payment arrangements are absolutely clear. Sometimes it would take months to finally get your check, because they would voucher you, and you have to collect payment at times from the government in question...
No big deal if you have a running contract -- but can be a long wait for an occasional vender...
Cool comments, but need to offer additional info. It's not a embassy event but an event using the embassy as a venue. A local orchestra is hosting a themed gala at an embassy. And I am filling in after the band. But the ambassador is slated to be an honored part of this shindig.
If booked, I will update and make a nice gig report for ya'll (but the event is not until next spring).
If booked, I will update and make a nice gig report for ya'll (but the event is not until next spring).
I'm wondering out loud if the embassy will require proof of car insurance (like they do on a military base)?
I'm wondering why the above statement is a thought - In most places, if not all, isn't it a requirement to have car insurance? Isn't it also a requirement to have that proof in the car at all times?
ttttiger surely you jest! If they did run a test on a road anywhere USA they would nab a fair portion of offenders driving without. From past offenders to pure out and out neglect due to lack of enough money to afford it but needing to drive to stay alive. Economy is causing a whole new level of crime. This is those who would normally be paying but cant so having to resort to a new form of survival of the fittest. I am not condoning the practice but simply acknowledging reality.
JT, I wasn't pointing out the people that do not follow this requirement (that would be on any road, usa) - I was simply pointing out that most of us probably / hopefully have this - so why wonder about it?
I'll address the any road, usa is another thread.
I'll address the any road, usa is another thread.