Underpayment of Session Musicians
Definition
Session musicians are frequently underpaid below the Live Performance Award minimums, resulting in lost revenue for hirers who fail to bill correctly or for musicians not enforcing rates. Musicians Australia advocates $250 minimum fee, endorsed by multiple state governments.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD $50-100 per 3-hour gig underpayment; $250 minimum fee shortfall
- Frequency: Per gig, common in live music sector
- Root Cause: Manual fee calculation ignoring award allowances; lack of automated invoicing
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Musicians industry players in Australia 🇦🇺 waste $50-100 per gig on underpayments. Automation of fee calculation and invoicing eliminates this revenue leakage.
Affected Stakeholders
Session musicians, Event organisers, Venue managers
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Fair Work Award Non-Compliance Fines
Delayed Royalty Payments to Session Musicians
PAYG Withholding Failures on Musician Payments
Idle Equipment Capacity Loss
Unauthorized Equipment Usage Losses
Delayed Cash from Merch Reconciliation
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