Performer Rider Agreement

PERFORMER RIDER AGREEMENT

This Performer Rider Agreement ("Rider") is entered into as of , by and between Performer Name: ("Performer") and Presenter Name: ("Presenter").

Recitals

WHEREAS, Performer is a professional musical/entertainment artist engaged to render live performance services;

WHEREAS, Presenter is producing or presenting a live event for which the parties desire to set forth detailed technical, hospitality, travel, and payment requirements as a rider to the underlying performance agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties desire that this Rider be incorporated into and form part of the underlying performance contract between them and govern the conditions of Performer’s services at the Event.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. Engagement and Event Details

1.1 Engagement. Presenter engages Performer to render a live performance at the Event described below, subject to the terms of this Rider.

Event Name:

Event Date: ,

Venue Name:

Venue Address:

2. Performance Specifications

2.1 Show Time and Duration. Performance start time: . Expected performance length: . Number of sets: .

2.2 Sound Check. Sound check required at: . Presenter shall allow sufficient time for a full line check and performance rehearsal as reasonably requested by Performer.

3. Compensation and Payment

3.1 Fee. Total fee payable to Performer for services under this Rider: $ .

3.2 Deposit and Balance. Deposit: $ due upon execution of the contract. Balance due: $ payable no later than days before the Event or immediately upon completion of the performance, as specified in the underlying agreement.

3.3 Method of Payment. Payments shall be made by: . Any bank or transfer fees shall be borne by Presenter.

4. Technical and Production Requirements

4.1 Technical Rider. Presenter shall provide the technical equipment and personnel specified below. Presenter warrants that the stage, load-in access, power supply, sound, and lighting meet the reasonable technical requirements necessary for the safe and professional presentation of Performer’s program.

4.2 Backline and Staffing. Presenter shall provide competent sound engineers, stagehands and backline as required by the technical requirements. Any deviation impacting the quality of the performance entitles Performer to reasonable remedies, including postponement or reduction of the performance.

5. Hospitality and Accommodation

6. Travel

6.1 Travel Arrangements. Presenter shall provide or reimburse round‑trip transportation for Performer and designated crew as follows: . Any required ground transportation between airport, hotel and venue shall be provided by Presenter.

7. Merchandising

7.1 Merchandise Sales. Merchandise sales at the Event shall be conducted as follows: . If Presenter is to handle sales, Presenter shall remit net receipts within days of the Event, accompanied by an itemized accounting.

8. Cancellation; Force Majeure

8.1 Cancellation by Presenter. If Presenter cancels the Event for reasons other than Force Majeure, Presenter shall pay Performer the full fee if cancellation occurs within days of the Event, or otherwise reimburse Performer for reasonable, non‑refundable expenses incurred to date in addition to the deposit.

8.2 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Rider to the extent such failure is caused by events beyond the party’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, government restrictions, civil unrest, pandemics, or extreme weather. The affected party shall give prompt written notice to the other party and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of such event.

9. Insurance and Indemnity

9.1 Insurance. Presenter shall maintain general liability insurance covering the Event with limits reasonably acceptable to Performer and shall name Performer as an additional insured upon request. Presenter shall provide certificates of insurance upon reasonable request.

9.2 Indemnity. Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of the indemnifying party’s negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Event, except to the extent such claims arise from the other party’s negligence or willful misconduct.

10. Confidentiality

10.1 Confidential Information. The parties acknowledge that certain information exchanged in connection with this Rider may be confidential. Each party agrees not to disclose the other party’s confidential information without prior written consent, except as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available through no breach by the receiving party.

11. Notices

All notices under this Rider shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided below. Notices are effective upon personal delivery, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, or upon confirmed electronic transmission if delivered by email.

12. Miscellaneous Provisions

12.1 Governing Law. This Rider shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction selected by the parties below. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Rider shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in that jurisdiction, and the parties submit to exclusive jurisdiction and venue therein.

12.2 Entire Agreement. This Rider, together with any underlying performance agreement to which it is attached, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

12.3 Severability. If any provision of this Rider is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12.4 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Rider 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.

12.5 Counterparts. This Rider 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. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

Acknowledgment

The parties acknowledge that they have read this Rider, understand its terms, and agree to be bound by them. This Rider is intended to supplement and be read together with the underlying performance agreement between Performer and Presenter.

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