bookings

the nova quartet:

It is important to read all information carefully before making a booking.

Step 1: Enquiry

Click the “BOOK NOW” button at the top of this page and fill out the enquiry form.

The Nova Quartet will be back to you by email with a further information and a quote - usually within 24 hours.

Step 2: Booking Form

We’ll send you a booking confirmation form to complete and sign.

Once we have received the completed form, and initial deposit, you’ve locked us in.

Step 3: Confirmation

The Nova Quartet will email you with any further information or questions. Please inform the quartet of any special requests 30 days before your event.

If you forget to inform us about specific music requirements, we will have got you covered. Over the years we’ve learned what music works and where. We will add just the right amount of atmosphere for your day.

key INFORMATION

Live Performance Requirements

Live Performance Requirements:

  1. One chair per musician without armrests.

  2. Adequate reading light and performance space.

Breaks – for events longer than 1.5 hours:

  • Our string players will require one 10 – 15-minute break within each hour. Breaks can be organised to coincide with speeches. The first break occurs after the 1st hour. Please note 2-hour wedding ceremony bookings only require one 5-10 minute break.

Refreshments:

  • Please provide refreshments for events longer than 1.5 hours, and a meal for longer than 3 hours.

  • 1 bottle of water per musician for outdoor events is appreciated.

Outdoor Events

Shade & shelter:

  • Shelter from direct sunlight or rain is required. This may mean finding a shaded location, e.g. shade from trees, a veranda close to the ceremony or a gazebo. A large secure market umbrella is also a popular solution.

  • If raining, an alternate location for the event is required. Please note that the alternate back up inclement weather location must be organised within the same booking time and general area.

Extra Booking Information

Booking Time:

  • We always recommend booking for the maximum amount of time that you think you may require.

Amplification:

  • We don’t provide amplification for string bookings.

  • Please note amplification for strings is not usually required unless you have over 130 guests.

Special Requests:

  • ALL special requests from our repertoire lists must be finalised at least 30 days before your event.

  • Songs chosen from our main String Quartet repertoire page are included as part of your booking and have no extra charge.

  • Requested songs may have additional fees. Please email to check the prices and availability of your songs.

  • Songs that are not already listed on our website can potentially be arranged at an additional fee (time permitting).

  • We do not sell our music arrangements. They remain the intellectual property of The Nova Quartet.

performance Space:

  • The String Quartet requires a minimum performance area of 2 x 3 metres.

Complimentary set-up time:

  • We will arrive at approx. 20 minutes prior to the start of a scheduled event.

Locations:

  • Our string players can be seated in one space to start the booking (e.g. ceremony), and then another area later (e.g. canapes).

  • It usually takes approx. 10 minutes to reset a location

  • We recommend having chairs set up in both places for a quick, seamless, smooth change.

Payment details

Direct Deposit ONLY:

ACCOUNT NAME: The Nova Quartet
BANK: Commbank – Bondi Junction
BSB: 062 124
ACCOUNT No: 1161 0262

Reference: [Your Name]

(If paying by direct deposit please nominate your name as payment reference in the comment field and email any payment remittances to info@thenovaquartet.com).

The confirmation deposit is $330. Final payment is due 30 days prior to your event. If we do not receive payment we cannot perform.

COVID-19 PolicY

Confirming there are no extra fees or charges with The Nova Quartet if your date is postponed due to unexpected Covid State or Federal Government lockdowns.

If social distancing or industry shutdown policies (mandated by State or Federal Governments) mean that your event can no longer go ahead, we will happily postpone your booking for up to 18 months.

In all other circumstances, our usual cancellation policy applies (see below).

Please get in contact ASAP if there are any other unforeseen coronavirus concerns regarding your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Full payment – minus a $330 cancel fee – is refundable up to 30 days before any event.

If a cancellation occurs after this time, 50% of the total hire charge will be payable.

Cancellations within 48 hours of your event are non-refundable.

Limitation on Liability

The liability of The Nova Quartet for any damages arising out of any booking, and/or any performance, is limited to the total amount of any fee which would otherwise be payable for such a booking or performance.