I'm working today at a Bed&Breakfast. The bride is a lawyer, who obviously read my contract. In my contract it has clear provision that on outdoor situations we MUST be covered and protected from rain. She apparently has ignored that part and told the planner that I'm going to be setup outside, near a patio where she wants her dances held. I spoke with the planner and made it clear to her that I don't setup outside, un-protected. It's in my contract. She agreed and thought it was a dumb idea to begin with. I have another event at the end of the month, same situation, different venue. I've got to setup outside (unless it's rainy and then they have a tent in another part of the property). Same contract, client also ignored it.
I know I can stand my ground, but the fact is this is a subject that comes up a couple of times per year, year after year. It won't go away, period. I'm wondering how you guys view this problem and how do you handle it? I keep plastic with me, and can throw it over my gear, but it just doesn't seem "professional". It would be less of a problem if I used passive speakers. Just cover your DJ table and you're gold, but I use actives, so I've got a DJ table and 4 separate powered units (2 tops, 2 subs). It's frustrating.
I know I can stand my ground, but the fact is this is a subject that comes up a couple of times per year, year after year. It won't go away, period. I'm wondering how you guys view this problem and how do you handle it? I keep plastic with me, and can throw it over my gear, but it just doesn't seem "professional". It would be less of a problem if I used passive speakers. Just cover your DJ table and you're gold, but I use actives, so I've got a DJ table and 4 separate powered units (2 tops, 2 subs). It's frustrating.