Performance Contract
Simply complete the Performance Contract below and click View Results to see your completed contract.

LawDepot's Performance Contract:

  • Is a contract for the hiring of musicians, comedians, magicians, and other performing artists for specific performances.
  • Ideal for performers, concert and show promoters, managers, agents, venue owners, and more.
  • Clearly outlines the duties and obligations of both the performer(s) and the purchaser.
  • Specify payment options, performance dates, cancellation terms, and more.
  • Can be used as a Performance Contract for individual artists or groups.
We regularly maintain this contract. Last modified: October 2008
Performance Contract Details
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Agreement Format: Long Version Short Version
The Long Version of the Performance Contract includes additional clauses and terms that will make your contract more precise, able to deal with more situations and easier to enforce. The Short Version omits those terms that are not absolutely necessary to express your terms.
Governing Law
Governing State:
Purchaser Information  (the party hiring the Performer)
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail:
Performer Information
Stage or Performance Name:
The stage name, band name or performer name the performer appears under.
Number of Performers:
Name of First Performer:
Name of Second Performer:
Name of Third Performer:
Name of Fourth Performer:
Name of Fifth Performer:
Name of Sixth Performer:
Name of Seventh Performer:
Name of Eighth Performer:
Name of Ninth Performer:
Name of Tenth Performer:

Who has contract signing authority?

Performer Contact Information
Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail:
Venue Information
Venue Name:
(Name of location where performance is to be held)
Address:
Phone Number:
Performance
Performance Description:
(e.g. Rock and Roll, Country and Western, Magic act, etc.)
Performance Term:
Payment
Payment Type:
Note: Where the amount is dependent on percent of sales, you will be asked to select between 'gross ticket sales' or 'net ticket sales'. Where 'net ticket sales' is selected you will be asked to provide a list of accepted expenses from which net sales can then be calculated.


Currency:
All monetary amounts will be in the designated currency.


Deposit to Performer? Yes No
Cancellation
Agreement Cancellation Deadline:
The Performer and the Purchaser reserve the right to cancel this Agreement without obligation upon written notice to the other prior to the cancellation deadline. (eg. July 1, 2004, etc.)
Final Cancellation Date:
Where the Purchaser cancels this Agreement after the final cancellation date the Purchaser will be required to pay any balances owing in full. (eg. July 1, 2004, etc)
Performer Duties and Obligations
Can the Performer sell CD's and merchandise at the Performance? Yes No Do Not Specify
Purchaser Duties and Obligations
Must the Purchaser obtain liability insurance prior to the Performance? Yes Do Not Specify
Additional Clauses Click here for tips on drafting your additional clauses.
Additional Clauses:
Indicate how many additional clauses will be required
Signing Details
Are witnesses required to witness the signing of the Agreement? Yes No
Execution Date: