Music Group Performance Agreement

Music Group Performance Agreement

Parties

This Music Group Performance Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Client Name: and Artist/Group Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Artist to perform a musical performance on the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Artist represents that Artist has the experience, personnel, equipment, and ability to provide the services described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their entire agreement regarding the performance to avoid misunderstandings.

Engagement Details

Date:    Start Time:    End Time:

Scope of Work

Artist shall provide live musical performance services as described below. Artist shall supply qualified performers, musical direction, and stage presence consistent with industry standards. The parties acknowledge that the performance set list, instrumentation, and personnel are subject to Artist's artistic discretion unless specifically limited in writing below.

Payment Terms

Total Fee: $

A non-refundable deposit of $ is due by .

Remaining balance of $ is due no later than (or upon arrival if agreed).

Late payments shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law, plus recovery of any collection costs and attorney fees incurred by the non-breaching party. Late fee:

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date:    Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach following written notice and a day cure period. In the event of cancellation by Client less than days before the performance, Client shall forfeit the deposit and may remain liable for additional cancellation fees as set forth herein.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential the financial terms of this Agreement and any non-public information obtained from the other party in connection with the performance, and shall not disclose such information except to its employees, agents, and contractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly known through no fault of the receiving party or that is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

Insurance and Indemnity

Artist shall maintain at its own expense general liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage with minimum limits customary for live performance events. Artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Client, its officers, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of Artist's negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the performance, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

Technical Requirements & Rider

Load-in time:    Soundcheck time:    Load-out expected:

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government regulation, strike, war, civil unrest, epidemic, pandemic, fire, flood, or other catastrophic event. If performance is prevented by such event, the parties shall use reasonable efforts to reschedule the performance. If a rescheduled date cannot be agreed within thirty (30) days, either party may terminate this Agreement without further liability except for amounts due for services already rendered.

Cancellation and Remedies

If Client cancels the performance more than days prior to the performance, Client will forfeit the deposit but have no further obligation. If Client cancels within the cancellation window above, Client shall be responsible for the full fee less reasonable mitigation. If Artist cancels for reasons other than force majeure or breach by Client, Artist shall return the deposit and use reasonable efforts to procure a comparable replacement; if unable, Artist shall be liable for direct damages not to exceed the total fee paid.

Miscellaneous

Independent Contractor: Artist is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Client. Artist is responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory obligations arising from the compensation paid under this Agreement.

Assignment: Neither party may assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Artist may engage subcontractors to perform without Client's consent provided Artist remains responsible for Artist's obligations.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, including any attached rider or addenda signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Acceptance of Rider / Additional Terms

Artist Rider Attached:    Client accepts rider and technical requirements:

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