The Union of Musicians blamed the organizers of the
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Operation after it appeared that it had
announced that experienced musicians would play a series of 25 concerts, but
without pay.
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Yet, despite the announcement of a new six-figure
sponsorship deal with Edinburgh Airport earlier this month, it appeared last
week that Tattoo announced in February "an exciting opportunity for
musicians to get together." produce in a theater group 'in exchange for
accommodation and meals.
The ad claimed that it was the "openness"
of the event - formerly the preserve of military musicians and guest bands -
and that anyone over the age of 18 were invited to apply.
Although she claimed that
"non-professionals" could show up, she also stipulated that musicians
must be up to "excellent standard" in front of more than 8,000 people
and be able to read on demand.
Candidates were informed that even if there were no
experience fees in a performance orchestra, pit orchestra or musical theater
group, they were "preferable".
Though most musicians negotiate fees if performances
are to be broadcast the engagement also involved the rights to be granted for
worldwide TV coverage which the advert claimed was watched by 100 million
watching the show on television around the world.
The advertisement adds that all-volunteer musicians
will pay for travel to Edinburgh, although meals and accommodation are provided
for those who do not live in the city "to encourage as many people as
possible to apply".
The Musicians Union (MU) said it was
"shocking" that such an event would not fail to pay professional-level
musicians.
"Our members see the show on stage as a vital
source of revenue and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo sends a dangerous
message: this highly skilled work is worth almost nothing, even in the context
of such an important cultural event.
MU has long campaigned against free work for
professionals through its Work Not Play campaign, calling professional
musicians not to work without being paid at fair rates, weakening the revenue
potential of fellow musicians.
Sewell added, "We are asking REMT in the
strongest possible way to fairly compensate these musicians at the appropriate
rates. We will be happy to advise them.
A spokesman for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
said, "The Tattoo celebrates the best military and cultural traditions and
welcomes artists from around the world in an exchange of know-how, art, and
heritage.
"This year, with the goal of expanding
opportunities to participate in Tattoo, a non-profit organization, and
individual musicians have been invited to join this unique community on a
voluntary basis."
The exploitation of low paid workers at Edinburgh
festivals is a growing concern for many unions and activists.
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