Live Performance Agreement template

What it covers

The agreement’s sections, in order. You read every word of it in your draft once you fill it in and create a free account.

1. 1. THE PERFORMANCE

   Describes the show: where and when it is, the schedule for the day, the set length and the billing.

2. 2. COMPENSATION

   Defines how much each party is paid, the structure of fees, and when payment is due.

3. 3. TICKETS AND GUEST LIST

   Keeps ticket sales within the venue's capacity and sets how many guest list places the artist gets.

4. 4. PRODUCTION AND RIDER

   Lists what the promoter provides for the show, who brings the backline, and the artist's technical and hospitality needs.

5. 5. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

   Says who arranges and pays for travel, local transport and hotels.

6. 6. MERCHANDISE

   Covers selling the artist's merch at the venue, and any share of the sales the venue takes.

7. 7. PROMOTION AND BILLING

   Covers how the show is advertised and how the artist's name and images can be used to promote it.

8. 8. RECORDING AND BROADCAST

   Says whether anyone can record, film or stream the show, and who owns any recording of it.

9. 9. EXCLUSIVITY

   Says whether this deal stops either side from doing the same thing with someone else, and within what limits.

10. 10. CANCELLATION

    Sets out what happens, and who gets paid, if either side cancels.

11. 11. FORCE MAJEURE AND WEATHER

    Covers events neither side can control, like severe weather or a serious illness, and what happens to the show and the money then.

12. 12. SAFETY AND SECURITY

    Says who is responsible for keeping the venue, the stage and the audience safe, and for security on the day.

13. 13. LICENSES, PERMITS AND INSURANCE

    Says who gets the permits and music licenses the show needs, and who insures what.

14. 14. INDEMNITY

    Says who pays the legal bills if someone outside the deal brings a claim over it.

15. 15. TAXES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

    Confirms the artist is not the promoter's employee, and covers taxes and any amount withheld from a payment.

16. 16. ASSIGNMENT

    Says whether either side can hand the agreement over to someone else.

17. 17. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES

    Sets which state's law applies to the agreement and where a disagreement is decided.

18. 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

    States that this document is the complete and final agreement, replacing any prior discussions or drafts.

19. 19. INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE

    Recommends or requires each party to consult their own lawyer before signing, confirming they understand the terms.