Block booking is the key component of the OSAC model. Most performers will consider lowering their per/performance fees if a number of performances can be grouped into a tour of consecutive dates. It is to the arts councils' advantage to consider this and to see which performers other arts councils may be booking when choosing their programming. Ho...

Here are some of the key elements that make the OSAC model work for all members. This is taken from the OSAC Performing Arts HandbookSAMEFEE Artscouncils will pay the same fee to a showcasing performer,when negotiated by OSAC, regardless of geographical location or population. Theonly exception will be if there is some special consideration, e...

To "Advance" a show simply means you will connect with the tour contact person a few weeks prior to the performance to go over the needs of the performer and confirm load in times etc. An advance is critical to both parties knowing exactly what should be expected of each other on the day of the show and a good advance will make for a smooth stress-...