FESTIVAL & PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS | Open Air Gampel 2018 Production

DB-LIMIT

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200

There is a dB restriction by law in Switzerland: The law allows a maximum of 100dB measured over an hour at the most exposed point of the venue. (i.e. where the audience stands closest to the P.A.) The 100 dB rule has to be strictly adhered to. Any costs resulting from the dB(A) limit not to be respected by the artists FOH engineer, shall be paid by the artist. There have been fines of over 20'000.00 Swiss francs for just 2 dB over the limit! A dB meter is installed at the FOH position.

Lasers and Pyro effects

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200

We understand the desire to enhance shows with special effects. However, these effects can have a significant impact on the natural environment surrounding Openair Gampel.

For this reason, confetti and pyro effects will only be permitted for co-headliners and headliners. Any confetti used must be biodegradable, and all effects must be approved by the relevant authorities. Please also note that, due to the risk of drought, fireworks of any kind may be banned by the authorities at short notice.

If you are performing as a headliner or co-headliner and wish to use pyro or SFX, no lasers, pyro effects or similar special effects may be used without prior written approval from the local authorities. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for the required licence, as well as for all related materials, equipment and services, unless otherwise agreed in the contract.

Wireless Frequencies

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200

Any radio communication system using the frequency spectrum up to 3000 GHz will require a license by the OFCOM (Federal Office of Communications). The application form can be sent to you upon request.

Visas

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0200

The artist shall inform the promoter 8 weeks prior to the event if a member of the touring party requires a Visa. The artist further informs the promoter where the letter of invitation shall be sent. If a Visa is denied due to the late arrival of such information or any other reason beyond the control of the promoter, the responsibility shall lie solely with the artist.

Withholding Tax

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200

The taxable amount for all foreign artists includes the total fee as well as all expenses related to the artist covered by the Festival.

These include services such as (including but not limited to):
Catering (i.E. flat rates for catering costs specified by the Tax) // Backline // Hotel // Shuttles // SFX / Laser // Payment of withholding tax by the festival etc.

In order to determine the total taxable gross income, all artist related costs must be added to the fee BEFORE 50 % of the total can be deducted as free of tax production costs.

The latest on showday you will be provided with a full breakdown for all WHT related costs.

As soon as the tax is confirmed by the tax office Gampel, it will be transmitted to you electronically.

Please note that the tax receipts will be issued in the artist’s name.
If you need the receipt issued under the civic name please let us know well in advance. The tax office does not make any subsequent name changes.

Any questions, please get in touch with Mo Thomson (mo@sandbird.ch)