International Artists
Each year over 100 international soloists and conductors are engaged to perform with the six network orchestras.
Symphony Australia provides administrative support to the orchestras by issuing performance contracts for visiting international artists, coordinating visa applications and travel arrangements, and managing fee payments, superannuation andtaxation.
It is imperative that the artists and/or their agents provide information to Symphony Australia when requested. Returning all application and information forms well prior to thea rtist's arrival in Australia will help ensure the smooth running of the artist's tour and prompt fee payment at the conclusion of their engagement.
Timeline for International Artists' Tour Coordination
- Artist's engagement and fee are confirmed with the orchestra/s
- Symphony Australia contacts artist/agent to determine:
1. artist's travel route to and from Australia
2. any other engagements en route to/from/within Australia
3. if the artist / an authorised signatory will sign the contract
- Symphony Australia contract issued
- Travel quotes obtained and Maximum Airfare Reimbursement figure set four (4) months prior to artist's engagement
- Visa application form, Tour Data Sheet, Authority to Act form and accommodation options sent to artist/agent for completion three (3) months prior to artist's engagement
- Fee payment completed weekly in arrears of final performance