Booking Agent Agreement

BOOKING AGENT AGREEMENT

This Booking Agent Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Agent Name: with principal place of business at Agent Address: , and Principal Name: with principal place of business at Principal Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Agent is engaged in the business of procuring and negotiating bookings, engagements and performance opportunities for artists and performers and has the experience, contacts and facilities to solicit engagements described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Principal is an individual or entity that performs, presents, markets or licenses artistic or entertainment services and desires to engage Agent to procure engagements on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the solicitation, negotiation and execution of bookings and related matters.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT

1.1 Appointment. Principal hereby appoints Agent as Principal's exclusive/non-exclusive booking agent for the Services described in Section 2, subject to the terms of this Agreement. The selected appointment is: Exclusive Non-Exclusive

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Agent's Duties. Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to solicit, negotiate and secure bookings, engagements and performance opportunities for Principal within the Territory. Agent shall present all material offers to Principal promptly and shall negotiate terms in Principal's best interest, subject to Principal's final approval.

2.2 Territory. The territory for Agent's solicitation shall be:

3. TERM

3.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth above and continue for an initial period of months (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 12. Thereafter the Agreement shall .

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 Commission. As full compensation for Agent's services, Principal shall pay Agent a fee equal to percent (%) of Gross Booking Receipts actually received by Principal for each engagement procured by Agent during the Term. "Gross Booking Receipts" means all amounts payable to Principal for an engagement, including guarantees, percentages of door, and royalties, less only local taxes required to be withheld by law.

4.2 Payment; Timing. Agent's commission shall be paid within days after Principal's receipt of Gross Booking Receipts. If Principal receives payment by installments, Agent shall be entitled to commission when Principal receives each installment.

5. EXPENSES

5.1 Preapproved Expenses. Principal shall reimburse Agent for reasonable, preapproved out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Agent in the performance of its duties hereunder, including travel and promotional expenses, provided that Agent furnishes receipts and documentation. Reimbursement shall be made within days of invoicing.

6. BOOKING PROCEDURES; ACCEPTANCE

6.1 Offers and Acceptance. Agent shall promptly transmit to Principal all material offers received. Principal shall have business days to accept or reject a proposed engagement unless otherwise agreed in writing. Unless Principal provides timely notice of rejection, Agent may assume acceptance.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 Confidential Information. Each party agrees to keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party any non-public business information, negotiation terms, financial data, or strategies disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement, except as required by law or as necessary to perform the services hereunder. Confidential obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

8.1 Mutual Representations. Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, that the execution and performance will not violate any agreement with any third party, and that there are no outstanding agreements that would prevent performance.

8.2 Principal's Representations. Principal represents that Principal has the full legal right to perform the services and to grant Agent the rights granted herein and that Principal will comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations for each booking.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 Indemnity by Principal. Principal shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Agent and its affiliates, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, fines and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Principal's breach of this Agreement, Principal's negligent or willful acts or omissions, or Principal's performance of any engagement.

9.2 Indemnity by Agent. Agent shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Principal against claims arising from Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties hereunder.

10. TERMINATION

10.1 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon days' prior written notice to the other party.

10.2 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any representation, warranty or obligation under this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice thereof.

10.3 Effect of Termination. Termination shall not relieve Principal of the obligation to pay commissions to Agent for engagements secured during the Term or for agreements entered into during the Term that result in payments to Principal after termination, subject to the commission provisions herein and for a period of months following termination.

11. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be effective upon receipt.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State or jurisdiction specified as Governing Law: , without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any written schedules or attachments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral.

12.3 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right.

12.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

12.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile or electronic signatures shall be effective as originals.

13. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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