Musicians Services Contract

MUSICIANS SERVICES CONTRACT

This Musicians Services Contract ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: , Client Address: and Musician Name: , Musician Address: on this date: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client wishes to engage Musician to provide musical performance services at the location and on the date set forth below; and

WHEREAS, Musician represents that Musician has the experience, personnel, instruments, and technical ability to provide such musical services and is willing to perform under the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations in writing.

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

1. ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES

1.1 Engagement: Client hereby engages Musician, and Musician accepts engagement, to provide a musical performance (the "Services") described in this Agreement at the venue identified below. Musician shall provide performers and musical programming consistent with professional standards and the parties' agreed specifications.

1.2 Performance Description: Type of performance / genre:

2. DATE, TIME AND LOCATION

2.1 Performance Date: .

2.2 Start Time and Duration: Performance start time: ; Set length / total performance duration: . Any extension beyond the agreed duration will be subject to additional fees at the rate set forth in Section 3.

2.3 Venue: Name: ; Address: .

3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

3.1 Fee: Client shall pay Musician a total fee of $ (the "Fee") for the Services, subject to the payment schedule in Section 3.2.

3.2 Payment Schedule: A non-refundable deposit of $ is due by . The remaining balance of $ is due no later than or immediately upon arrival at the venue, whichever occurs first.

3.3 Payment Method (check applicable): Check Cash Bank Transfer Card (merchant fees may apply)

3.4 Late Payment: Any unpaid amount not paid when due shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. Musician may withhold performance until all amounts due are paid in full.

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND RIDER

4.1 Technical Rider: Musician's technical rider and stage plot are incorporated into this Agreement. Client agrees to provide a safe and secure performance area, adequate electrical supply, and the agreed sound reinforcement unless otherwise noted below.

4.2 Equipment Responsibility: Check who provides primary sound equipment: Musician provides Client provides If Client provides equipment, Client warrants equipment is in safe, working condition and suitable for the performance.

5. RECORDING, BROADCAST AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Recording Rights: Musician retains all copyrights and common law rights in the musical performance. Client shall not record, broadcast, stream, or distribute the performance without Musician's prior written consent except as specifically granted herein.

5.2 Limited License: If Client obtains Musician's written consent to record, Musician grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use recordings for Client's internal promotional purposes only, provided that Musician is credited and all royalties and third-party rights (including performances of cover songs) are addressed by Client.

6. CANCELLATION AND FORCE MAJEURE

6.1 Cancellation by Client: If Client cancels more than 30 days prior to the performance date, Client shall forfeit the deposit but shall not owe additional sums. If Client cancels within 30 days, Client shall pay 50% of the Fee less any deposit paid. If Client cancels within 7 days, Client shall pay the full Fee.

6.2 Cancellation by Musician: If Musician cancels, Musician will refund all sums paid by Client and will use reasonable efforts to assist Client in securing a comparable replacement. Musician will not be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

6.3 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures to perform due to causes beyond that party's reasonable control, including acts of God, government action, labor disputes, or public health emergencies. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and the parties shall negotiate in good faith a rescheduling or equitable adjustment.

7. INSURANCE, LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

7.1 Insurance: Each party is responsible for maintaining insurance appropriate to its activities. Client will maintain liability insurance covering the event and shall name Musician as an additional insured if requested in writing at least 14 days prior to the performance.

7.2 Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents, employees and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement, negligence, or willful misconduct.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Musician is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties. Musician is solely responsible for all taxes, withholding, and benefits for Musician and Musician's personnel.

9. WARRANTIES

Musician warrants that Musician has the right to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights granted herein, and that the Services shall be provided in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE MADE.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

Neither party shall disclose the other's confidential business information received in connection with this Agreement, except as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes public through no fault of the receiving party.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person, by certified mail return receipt requested, or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses below.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party to exercise any right shall operate as a waiver. 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.

13. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

13.1 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.

13.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, negotiations and understandings, oral or written.

13.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

14. ADDITIONAL TERMS

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