Performance Contract

Defines the artist's engagement, performance date, venue, event schedule, set length, and any required load-in or soundcheck times.

States the total performance fee, required deposit, final payment deadline, accepted payment methods, late payment consequences, and responsibility for taxes or expenses.

Requires the client or venue to provide agreed technical equipment, staging, sound, lighting, dressing room access, meals, parking, lodging, and related hospitality items.

Allocates responsibility for venue permits, public performance licenses, security, crowd control, safe working conditions, and compliance with applicable laws.

Confirms that the artist retains rights in their music and performance and restricts unauthorized audio, video, livestreaming, broadcast, or commercial use.

Protects non-public contract terms, fees, riders, and private information while allowing approved promotional use of the artist's name, likeness, and materials.

Sets out cancellation deadlines, deposit treatment, replacement performance options, termination rights for breach, and relief for events beyond the parties' control.

Addresses liability for injuries, property damage, insurance expectations, indemnification, governing law, venue for disputes, and escalation or mediation procedures.