Booking Terms & Conditions

These terms apply to all performances by Elijah Paul (Elisha Firmin, trading as Elijah Paul Music). Submitting the booking form confirms that you have read and agree to them.

1. Booking & deposit

A deposit is required to confirm and secure your booking date. The deposit invoice must be paid within 14 days of being issued in order to save the date; failure to pay within 14 days risks the date being offered to another client. Payment of the deposit confirms your agreement to these terms.

2. Payment of the balance

The remaining balance may be paid at any time from booking up to 14 days after the performance, by bank transfer or in cash on the day. Payment on, or the day after, the performance is preferred. Non-payment within 30 days of the performance may be referred to the Musicians' Union for recovery.

3. Cancellation by you

Cancellation of the performance at any time up to the event date forfeits the deposit payment. Cancellation on the day of the performance will mean the full performance fee becomes payable.

4. Cancellation or incapacity on my part

Should Elijah need to cancel for any reason, every reasonable effort will be made to arrange a suitable replacement performer of an equivalent standard. If no replacement can be arranged, any deposit paid will be refunded in full. In the unlikely event that Elijah is unable to perform due to serious illness or incapacity, your contact details may be passed to a nominated person so that you can be informed promptly and make alternative arrangements. Your details are not shared for any other purpose.

5. Performance requirements

To perform safely and to the expected standard, Elijah requires reasonable access to the venue for setup and parking nearby; a safe performance area with shelter provided for any outdoor performance; and access to a standard power supply where backing tracks or PA speakers are used.

6. Insurance & liability

Elijah holds current Public Liability Insurance and his electrical equipment is PAT tested; certificates are available on request. Elijah cannot be held liable for a failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond his reasonable control (for example extreme weather, road closures, accident or illness), though every reasonable effort will always be made to fulfil the booking or arrange a suitable alternative.

7. Your data (GDPR)

Your personal details — your name, contact details and event information — are collected solely to process and administer your booking. They are stored securely, used only to communicate with you about your event, and are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing. The only exception is the incapacity arrangement described in section 4.

8. Photography & recording

Elijah may take photographs or short video recordings of his performance for promotional use, for example on social media or his website. If you would prefer he did not, simply let him know in advance and this will be respected.