Music Performance Contract

Music Performance Contract

Parties

This Agreement is entered into between:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Presenter operates and/or promotes live entertainment and desires to engage the services of the Performer to render a musical performance; and

WHEREAS, Performer is a professional musical artist capable of providing the agreed performance at the Event described below under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows:

Event & Performance Details

Event Name:

Event Date:    Venue:

Venue Address:

Performance Start Time:    Performance End Time:

Set Length (minutes):    Soundcheck Time:

Scope of Work

Performer shall provide live musical performance services at the Event, including reasonable rehearsals, soundcheck, and stage presence consistent with professional standards. The specific requirements, set list expectations, and equipment to be provided by each party are described below.

Technical Rider

Payment Terms

Compensation: Presenter shall pay Performer a total fee of $ for the services described in this Agreement, subject to the schedule below.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $ is due upon execution of this Agreement, payable no later than .

Balance: The remaining balance of $ is due by , or immediately prior to the performance at the venue unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Accepted Payment Methods:

Late Payment: Any amounts not paid when due shall accrue a late fee of and interest thereafter at the maximum rate permitted by law. Presenter shall also be responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred to enforce payment.

Expenses and Additional Costs

Travel, lodging, and per diem expenses are the responsibility of:

If Presenter is responsible, Presenter will reimburse Performer for reasonable pre-approved expenses upon receipt of itemized invoices within days of the Event.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date:    Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within days after written notice. Termination for convenience by Presenter must be made in writing at least days prior to the Event and may be subject to the cancellation fees specified below.

Cancellation & Force Majeure

Cancellation by Presenter more than days prior to the Event shall result in forfeiture of the deposit only. Cancellation within the stated notice period shall require payment of of the total fee unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Agreement if such failure is due to causes beyond that party’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government regulations, strikes, civil disorder, pandemic, fire, flood, or other similar events. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and the parties shall cooperate to reschedule the performance in good faith.

Recording, Broadcast & Merchandising

Recording and Broadcast: No audio or audiovisual recording, broadcasting, streaming, or reproduction of the Performer’s performance shall be made without the Performer’s prior written consent. If permitted, any recording or broadcast rights and associated compensation shall be:

Merchandise Sales: Merchandise sales conducted at the Event shall be subject to the following terms: commission to Presenter of gross sales; venue sales procedures and settlement timeline:

Insurance & Indemnification

Insurance: Performer agrees to maintain general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $ and provide certificates of insurance upon reasonable request. Presenter shall maintain venue liability insurance and shall ensure compliance with venue rules.

Indemnification: Each party (Indemnitor) shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party (Indemnitee), its officers, agents, employees and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of Indemnitor’s negligence or willful misconduct in connection with this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Indemnitee’s negligence or willful misconduct.

Confidentiality

Confidential Information disclosed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be held in confidence and shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available other than by breach of this Agreement or that is independently developed by the receiving party.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved by negotiation between the parties and, if unresolved, by binding arbitration in the chosen forum unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.

Representations & Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement or legal obligation of such party.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any riders, attachments, and addenda signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Presenter may assign to a venue or affiliated promoter provided Performer is notified in writing.

Notices: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses listed above or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

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