stringspace - String Quartet Costs & Bookings

Deposit and Performance Fees / Payment / Requirements /
Out of Brisbane Prices / Cancellation Policy / Liability

Booking enquiries can be made via Email or alternatively by phone: Lucie - 0412 582 437.

Stringspace Bookings:

Step 1: Email your enquiry with date, time and venue address.

Step 2: Fill in the Stringspace booking form and email or fax back to Stringspace.

Step 3: Ensure that the final payment is made and song list is sent by 10 days prior to your event.

It is important to read all costs & bookings information carefully before making a booking.

 

1. Confirmation Deposit:

The confirmation deposit is $330 ($300 + $30 GST) and will confirm your booking with Stringspace. The confirmation deposit is non-refundable.

Alternatively if you would prefer to pay upfront in 1 installment, please mention at time of booking.

Please allow 4-5 business days for your receipt.

2. Standard Brisbane Performance Fees (incl. GST):

(All prices include Confirmation Deposit):

String Quartet Performance Fees:

1 hour Bookings:
* String Quartet = $990
* String Trio = $825
* String Duo = $605
* Solo = $440

1.25 hour bookings:
* String Quartet = $1056
* String Trio = $874.50
* Violin & Cello Duo =$616
* Solo = $467.50


1.5 hour Bookings (recommended for wedding bookings):
* String Quartet = $1100
* String Trio = $907.50
* Violin & Cello Duo = $660
* Solo = $495

2 hour Bookings:
* String Quartet = $1430
* String Trio = $1155
* Violin & Cello Duo = $770
* Solo = $550

2.5 hour Bookings:
* String Quartet = $1540
* String Trio = $1237.50
* Violin & Cello Duo = $825

3 hour Bookings:
* String Quartet = $1650
* String Trio = $1320

4 hour Bookings:

* String Quartet = $2090
* String Trio = $1650

String Duo is 1 violin & 1 cello.You can also book 2 violins as a String Duo.

String Trio is 2 violins & 1 cello.

String Quartet is 2 violins, 1 viola & 1 cello.

String Quartet & Trio are our most popular combinations.

Double String Quartet - a double string quartet is made up of 4 violins, 2 violas & 2 cellos.The price is double that of the above listed string quartet prices.

 

Extra Information:

1)Stringspace String Quartet musicians are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of scheduled event.

2) Stringspace recommend making wedding ceremony bookings for 1.5 hours.

3) All specific music requests from our music lists must be finalised at least 10 days prior to your event.

4) It is possible for the musicians to be seated in 1 area for 1 part of a booking and another area for later in the same booking. We recommend having chairs set up in both locations for a quick change.

 

3. Payment Options:

- Please note that full payment is expected (and appreciated) at least 10 days prior to the date of the event. Charges may apply for late and overdue payments.

Credit Card:

We accept Visa and Mastercard.
A 1.5% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions. Please do not provide credit card details by email.

To confirm total cost and make a credit card payment, please contact Stringspace by phone, fax or post or download the credit card booking form here and email or fax it back to us.

Call Stringspace: 0412 582 437

 

Direct Deposit:

Account Details:Westpac - Neutral Bay

Stringspace
BSB: 032 197 ACC: 283 767
Reference: Your Name

(If paying by direct deposit nominate your name as payment reference in the comment field and notify Stringspace by email).

 

Cheque or Money Orders:

Please make cheque or money orders payable to "Stringspace" and contact Stringspace for postal details.

 

Live Performance Requirements:

All Events:

1) 4 chairs without arm rests. 

2) Adequate reading lighting and performance space (2x3 metres).

Outdoor Events: Shelter from direct sunlight or rain. This may mean finding a location that has shade, eg shade from trees, a verandah close to the ceremony or a gazebo. Or having a large secure umbrella is a popular solution. If raining, an alternate location is required.

Events Longer than 1.5 hours:

The musicians will require one 10 - 15 minute break per hour. Breaks can be organised to coincide with speeches. The first break occurs after the 1st hour.

Please provide refreshments for events longer than 1.5 hours and lunch/dinner for events longer than 4 hours.

 

Out-of-Brisbane destination prices:

Venues which exceed half an hour travel time from Brisbane CBD may incur extra costs.

We have set prices for some of our more popular out-of-Brisbane destinations:

Noosa, Maleny, The Gold Coast and other popular locations:

45-60mins travel from Brisbane CBD: (eg. Manly & Sanctuary Cove).
* 1.5 hour bookings:
String Quartet = $1320
String Trio = $1072.50
String Duo = $715
Violin/cello soloist = $495
* 2 hours
String Quartet = $1430
String Trio = $1155
String Duo = $770
Violin/cello soloist = $550
* 2.5 hours
String Quartet = $1540
String Trio = $1237.50
String Duo = $825
Violin/cello soloist= $605
* 3 Hours
String Quartet = $1650
String Trio = $1320
String Duo = $990

60-90 mins from Brisbane City: (eg. Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, Main Beach, Tweed Heads, Kirra, Burleigh Heads, Miami).
*1.5 hour Bookings:
String Quartet = $1430
String Trio = $1182.50
String Duo = $825
Violin/Cello Soloist = $605
*2 hour Bookings:
String Quartet = $1540
String Trio = $1265
String Duo = $880
Violin/Cello Soloist = $660
*2.5 hour Bookings:
String Quartet = $1650
String Trio = $1347.50
String Duo = $935
Violin/Cello Soloist = $715
*3 hour Bookings:
String Quartet =$1760
String Trio = $1430
String Duo = $1100
Violin/Cello Soloist = $770
*4 hour Bookings:
String Quartet = $2090
String Trio = $1650
*5 hour Bookings:
String Quartet = $2530
String Trio = $1980

90-120 minute from CBD: (eg. Maleny, Maroochydore, Springbrook National Park, Caloundra, Nambour).
* 1.5 hours:
String Quartet = $1650
String Trio = $1375
String Duo = $990
* 2 hours:
String Quartet = $1760
String Trio = $1457.50
* 2.5 hours:
String Quartet = $1870
String Trio = $1540

120-150 minute drive from CBD:(eg. North Stradbroke Island, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Warwick, Toowoomba, Cooroy).
*1.5 hours
String Quartet = $1760
String Trio = $1512.50
String Duo = $1100
*2 hours
String Quartet = $1870
String Trio = $1485
*2.5 hours
String Quartet = $1980
String Trio = $1622.50
*3 hours
String Quartet = $2090
String Trio = $1732.50
*3.5 hours
String Quartet = $2200
String Trio = $1842.50

Manly - 46 mins
Surfers Paradise - 72 mins
Coolangatta - 85 mins
Main Beach - 69 mins
Tweed Heads - 86 mins
Kirra - 81 mins
Burleigh Heads - 78 mins
Miami - 80 mins
Mermaid Beach - 81 mins
Springbrook - 109 mins
Nambour - 115 mins
Cooroy - 130 mins
Caloundra - 107 mins
Maleny - 116 mins
Sunshine Beach - 141 mins
Warwick - 139 mins
Toowoomba - 133 mins

All distances from http://maps.google.com.au/maps
Minimum booking is 1.5 hours for out-of-Brisbane destinations.

Cancellation Policy: The Stringspace deposit is non-refundable. Notice of any cancellation is required no later than 7 days prior to the start time of your event.

On the day cancellations are non-refundable.

 

Limitation on Liability

The liability of Stringspace for any damages arising out of any booking, and/or any performance, is limited to the total amount of any fee which would otherwise be payable for such a booking or performance.

Stringspace is covered for Public Liability by Marsh Australia for up to $10,000,000.

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