Legal Charters & Governance
Transparent performance contracts, scalable 1-to-12 ensemble technical riders, global regional pricing frameworks, e-commerce terms, and indigenous cultural IP protections.
Performance Booking Agreement & Scalability Framework
Clients, festival directors, academic institutions, and ceremonial hosts may contract Sekuru Gore & Mazana Movement in configurations ranging from a Solo Master (1 Artist) up to a Full Ceremonial Orchestra (12 Artists). Every configuration maintains our strict acoustic contract: pure wood, gourds, cowhides, reeds, and hand-forged steel.
| Lineup Tier | Musicians (Count) | Instrumentation & Personnel | Ideal Setting / Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier A: Solo Master | 1 Musician | Sekuru Evason Gore (Mbira dzavadzimu, Mahonyera/Huro Lead Vocals, Leg Magavhu) | Intimate lecture-demonstrations, masterclasses, acoustic gallery openings. |
| Tier B: Dual Interlock | 2 Musicians | Twin Mbira (Kushaura Lead + Kutsinhira Responding Bass Line) | Classical interlocking recitals, cultural diplomacy, academic workshops. |
| Tier C: Triplet Trio | 3 Musicians | Twin Mbira (Kushaura + Kutsinhira) + Master Hosho Shaker & Vocal Harmonies | Club showcases, cultural centers, documentary soundtrack sessions. |
| Tier D: Core Quartet | 4 Musicians | Twin Mbira + Hosho + Lead Ngoma Hand Drum (Gandanga/Mbende bass pulse) | World music festival main stages, theatre tours, public dance sessions. |
| Tier E: Sextet Ensemble | 6 Musicians | Twin Mbira, Hosho, Ngoma, Ngororombe Panpipes / Flute, Backing Vocalist | Major festival headliners, national celebrations, international touring. |
| Tier F: Full Ceremonial Orchestra | 8 to 12 Musicians | 4 Mbira masters, 2 Ngoma drummers, 2 Hosho players, 2 Panpipe/Marimba players, 2 Traditional Dancers/Singers | Grand festival spectacles, sacred rural bira ceremonies, arena cultural festivals. |
Booking Deposit & Payment Schedule
- 50% Confirmation Deposit: Required upon signature of contract to lock tour dates and initiate visa/logistical arrangements.
- 50% Balance Settlement: Due no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the first performance date (or 48 hours before departure for international flights).
- Accepted Settlement Methods: EcoCash (USD) send-money, in whole dollars, confirmed by us by hand against our EcoCash statement.
Pre-Empted Global Regional Cost Matrix (USD)
To prevent ambiguity during contracting, all base performance fees and daily artist stipends are transparently pre-empted below across the six recognized touring zones.
| Geographic Region | Solo (1) | Duo / Trio (2–3) | Quartet / Sextet (4–6) | Full 12-Piece | Per Diem (Per Artist/Day) | Airfare / Transit Spec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1: Zimbabwe Domestic (Harare, Bulawayo, Rushinga, Rural Bira) | $350 – $600 | $800 – $1,800 | $2,200 – $4,500 | $5,500 – $8,000 | $30 / day + Meals | Dedicated minibus / 4WD + Fuel |
| Region 2: Southern Africa SADC (South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique) | $1,200 | $2,800 – $4,200 | $5,500 – $9,000 | $14,000 – $18,000 | $50 / day | Regional Economy Flights + Instrument Cargo |
| Region 3: Pan-Africa & East Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana) | $1,800 | $4,000 – $6,000 | $8,500 – $13,000 | $20,000 – $26,000 | $65 / day | Commercial Airfare + Excess Luggage for Calabashes |
| Region 4: Europe & United Kingdom (London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Scandinavia) | €2,200 | €4,800 – €7,500 | €10,500 – €16,000 | €24,000 – €32,000 | €75 / day (£65 in UK) | International Economy + Single Room (Elder) / Twin Sharing |
| Region 5: North America (United States & Canada) | $2,800 | $6,000 – $9,000 | $12,500 – $19,500 | $28,000 – $38,000 | $85 USD / day | P-2/O-1 Visa Processing + Flights + Airport Sprinter |
| Region 6: Asia-Pacific & Australia (Japan, Australia, New Zealand, UAE) | $3,000 | $6,500 – $10,000 | $14,000 – $22,000 | $30,000 – $42,000 | $90 AUD / USD / day | Long-haul Flights + Hardcase Freight Allowance |
A. Lodging & Accommodation
Minimum 3-Star or 4-Star hotel lodging. Private single room for elder Sekuru Gore; double twin-sharing for other ensemble members. Clean, quiet, and secure.
B. Visas & Work Permits
The Purchaser is responsible for securing and financing all necessary cultural performance visas, withholding tax clearances, and local musician union permits.
C. Traditional Hospitality Rider
Backstage dressing room with pure spring water (room temperature, no ice), fresh hot black tea with honey, fresh whole fruits, and traditional snuff (*bute*) protocol area.
Technical Rider & Stage Plot Specifications
The two official technical PDF files located in /public/assets/ contain the precise sound engineering requirements for festival production crews:
1. sekuru_gore_tech_rider_2026.pdf (Input List & PA Constraints)
PDF Document • 8 Pages- • CH 01: Lead Mbira (Sekuru Gore) — Shure SM57 / Beta 57A inside Deze
- • CH 02: Lead Mbira Room Air — AKG C414 / Neumann KM184
- • CH 03: Lead Vocal (Sekuru Gore) — Shure Beta 58A / SM58
- • CH 04: Kutsinhira Mbira — Shure SM57 on Short Boom
- • CH 05: Kutsinhira Mbira Room Air — Condenser Mic
- • CH 06: Backing Mbira / Vocal 2 — Shure SM58
- • CH 07: Bass Ngoma Drum (Low End) — AKG D112 / Shure Beta 52A
- • CH 08: Tenor / Alto Ngoma Drum (Snap) — Shure SM57 / Sennheiser e604
- • CH 09: Master Hosho Shakers (Stereo L) — AKG C451B / Rode NT5
- • CH 10: Master Hosho Shakers (Stereo R) — AKG C451B / Rode NT5
- • CH 11: Ngororombe Panpipes / Flute / Marimba — Shure SM57
- • CH 12: Backing Harmony Vocal / Magavhu — Shure SM58
- No Heavy Gating or Extreme Compression: The natural decay of the metal keys (*machachara* buzz) must breathe freely.
- Monitor Mix: 4 independent wedge monitor sends with high mbira key clarity and prominent hosho triplet sync.
- Lighting: Warm amber, tungsten, and earth tones (2700K–3200K). Strict ban on aggressive strobe lights or high-frequency lasers.
2. sekuru_gore_stage_plot_2026.pdf (Physical Stage Geometry)
PDF Document • Vector CAD / Stage DiagramVisual CAD layout indicating the semicircular seating geometry: Lead Mbira (center downstage, seated on low wooden stool or traditional reed mat), Kutsinhira Mbira (downstage right), Hosho shaker (flanking downstage left), Ngoma drums (elevated upstage left on drum riser), and Panpipe/Marimba/Backing vocals (upstage right).
E-Commerce, Shipping & Quality Guarantee
All apparel available in the Totem Tees Store is produced under sustainable fair-trade labor standards using 207 GSM heavyweight combed organic cotton.
Questions about an order — sizing, shipping, a print defect, or a delivery that has not arrived — go to support@sekurugore.com. Payments, Inner Circle membership, invoices and refunds are handled at billing@sekurugore.com. Quote your order reference where you have one; it lets us trace a fulfilment without asking you for it twice.
Back-Logo Screen-Print Guarantee
Every Totem T-shirt ordered from this portal is guaranteed to feature the official Mazana circular brass seal screen-printed cleanly on the upper back beneath the ribbed neckline.
Global Tracked Logistics
Domestic shipments are dispatched via CourierConnect & DHL Express Zimbabwe (5–7 business days). International orders are fulfilled via DHL Air Express with end-to-end tracking (8–12 business days).
Returns & Exchanges: Unworn, unwashed items with tags intact may be exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Digital audio downloads and acoustic stem packs are non-refundable once unlocked.
Privacy & Data Protection Policy
We respect your privacy and adhere strictly to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and the Zimbabwe Cyber & Data Protection Act.
- No Third-Party Data Brokering: We do not sell, lease, or distribute visitor email addresses, booking inquiries, or telemetry to third-party ad networks.
- Email Circle Opt-In: Email subscriptions are exclusively used to send monthly cultural monographs, album drop notices, and tour announcements. Opt-out links are provided in every dispatch.
- Payment Processing Security: You pay by EcoCash from your own phone and confirm with your own PIN. We never see or store your PIN; we keep only the approval code and number you give us, to match your payment.
Indigenous Cultural IP & Traditional Knowledge Charter
"The mbira is not a commercial sound effect; it is the telephone to the ancestors and the legal title deed of our soil."
The musical compositions, tuning systems (*Nyamaropa, Dambatsoko, Gandanga, Katsanzaira*), praise poetry, and ceremonial recordings hosted on this website represent the intangible cultural heritage of the Shona people of Zimbabwe.
Licensing & Commercial Sample Clearances: Sampling, remixing, or utilizing recordings of Sekuru Gore & Mazana Movement in films, video games, AI training models, or commercial music productions requires written permission and ethical cultural licensing through licensing@sekurugore.com. Uncredited commercial extraction is strictly prohibited.