Talent Agreement for Singers

TALENT AGREEMENT FOR SINGERS

This Talent Agreement for Singers (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of by and between Artist Name: ("Artist") and Promoter/Producer Name: ("Producer"). Artist and Producer are each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer organizes and presents live musical performances and desires to engage Artist to perform vocal musical services at the event described below under the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Artist represents that Artist has the necessary professional skill, experience, and ability to perform the Services described in this Agreement and agrees to perform such Services for Producer in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the engagement of Artist.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT; SERVICES

1.1 Engagement. Producer hereby engages Artist to provide musical vocal performance services (the "Services") and Artist accepts such engagement subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

1.2 Performance Details. Artist will perform on: Date: ; Call Time: ; Set Length: ; Venue: ; Address:

2. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until completion of the Services at the Performance unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Fee. Producer shall pay Artist a total fee of $ (the "Fee"), payable as follows: Deposit of $ upon execution of this Agreement and balance of $ payable no later than prior to the Performance.

3.2 Method of Payment. Payments shall be made by Producer to Artist via to the following payee: Payee Name: , Payee Address: .

4. EXPENSES AND TRAVEL

Producer shall reimburse Artist for reasonable, pre-approved travel, lodging and per diem expenses incurred in connection with the Performance upon submission of receipts. Producer's maximum obligation for travel and accommodation is $ unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. RECORDINGS, RIGHTS AND LICENSE

5.1 Live Recording. Producer may make audio and/or audiovisual recordings of the Performance. Artist hereby grants Producer a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide license to record, reproduce, distribute, synchronize, and otherwise exploit such recordings for the event's promotion and commercial exploitation, subject to the revenue sharing set forth in Section 5.3.

5.2 Ownership. All master recordings and audiovisual masters created by Producer of the Performance shall be owned by , provided that Artist retains any underlying songwriter rights and moral rights to Artist's original vocal performance to the extent not assignable under applicable law.

5.3 Revenue Sharing. If recordings are commercially exploited, Artist shall receive percent of net receipts after deduction of documented manufacturing and direct distribution costs, subject to standard accounting and audit rights upon written request.

6. EXCLUSIVITY; CONFLICTS

During the period beginning and ending , Artist shall not perform for any competing event within a radius without Producer's prior written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Artist may fulfill previously booked engagements disclosed to Producer prior to the Effective Date.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Artist represents and warrants that Artist has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, that the Services will be rendered in a professional manner consistent with industry standards, and that neither the Services nor any use thereof by Producer will infringe upon or violate any rights of any third party.

Producer represents and warrants that it has the authority to engage Artist, to make the payments provided for herein, and that Producer will comply with all applicable laws, venue rules and safety regulations in connection with the Performance.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party shall maintain in confidence any non-public business or technical information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to third parties except as required by law or with the disclosing Party's prior written consent.

9. PUBLICITY

Artist grants Producer the right to use Artist's name, likeness and biographical material in any advertising, marketing or publicity for the Performance and related promotions, subject to Producer's right to seek pre-approval of any specific use that materially implies endorsement of a product or service.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

10.1 Indemnification. Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnitee's breach of this Agreement, negligence or willful misconduct.

10.2 Insurance. Producer shall maintain general liability insurance covering the venue and event. Artist is responsible for any personal or equipment insurance for Artist's property. Upon request, each Party shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing the coverage described herein.

11. CANCELLATION; TERMINATION

11.1 Cancellation by Producer. If Producer cancels the Performance more than days prior to the Performance, Producer shall refund any balance paid after deduction of non-refundable deposits and out-of-pocket expenses. If cancellation occurs within days of the Performance, Producer shall pay Artist a cancellation fee equal to of the Fee.

11.2 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party if the breach remains uncured for days after written notice.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, government restrictions, strikes, or venue unavailability. The affected Party shall promptly notify the other and shall use reasonable efforts to reschedule the Performance.

13. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided above and shall be deemed given upon receipt.

14. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the county of the governing law above, unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in a writing signed by both Parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

16. SEVERABILITY; COUNTERPARTS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 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.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

17.1 Independent Contractor. Artist is an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employment, partnership or joint venture relationship between the Parties.

17.2 Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Producer may assign this Agreement to an affiliate or successor in interest.

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