Music Performance Contract Template

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Get the legal protection you need as a classical musician with this 7-page pre-written gig contract template.

Hiring a lawyer to draft your gig contracts might seem like the responsible thing to do, but here's the thing: not all lawyers know the specifics of life as a professional musician and what terms or clauses need to be included. And by leaving out the details of the agreement and the unique terms therein, you run the risk of not actually being legally protected (and out at least $500+).

This leaves you with a choice:

a) Forego a contract + hope for the best (don't do this!)

b) Use the contract provided by the client (which will always have their best interests at heart)

c) Write your own ("I went to music school, not law school, remember?")

d) Hire a lawyer to draft one for you ($$$)

Is there an option e) none of the above?

You will get the following files:

DOCX (257KB)
PDF (1MB)

That's where we come in.

We saw that most contract templates for freelancers and independent contractors lacked the specific sections, clauses, and conditions you need for music performances and gigs.

So, we dug in and did the research (think Elle Woods in Legally Blonde), studied the necessary boilerplate clauses like Arbitration, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, Severability, and Force Majeure, and even pulled relevant public domain clauses from the SEC database (i.e. written by licensed attorneys).

The end result is a 7-page music performance contract template that's completely customizable so you can tailor it to you, your business, and the specific gig.

This legally binding contract template, carefully crafted to suit the specific needs of classical musicians and music performers, includes all the necessary clauses to protect both you as the performer and the client or presenter: your obligations and the client's responsibilities, standards of performance, termination, payment schedule, overtime, late fees, performance requirements, cancellation policy, and more.

With this pre-written contract template, you can:

Outline the terms of the specific agreement, including date, time, location, dress, equipment needs, and standard of performance
Communicate your preferred payment methods, payment schedule, and late fee policy
Describe your cancellation policy, including what happens if the event gets canceled due to weather
Cover your legal bases with clauses pertaining to liability, your status as an independent contractor, indemnification, how disputes will be handled, and more

Book your next gig with confidence knowing you have a solid contract in place.

Disclaimer

This legal template is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. We are not attorneys and this should not be construed as legal advice. The information provided is not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RESOURCE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

What's Included

A carefully crafted, 7-page contract template (.docx file) designed specifically for music performers and presenters. Inside, you'll find customizable sections and clauses detailing
- your obligations as the performer
- the client's responsibilities
- standards of performance
- terms and termination
- payment information and schedule
- overtime policy
- late fee policy
- travel, expenses, and amenities
- performance requirements
- cancellation policy (including force majeure)
- indemnification
- limitation of liability
- general clauses that make your agreement legally binding
Instant access to an 11-page PDF resource guide with tips on getting started, how to use this template, recommended legal resources, and an annotated list of essential contract components.
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FAQs

We created this music performance contract template for any performing musician. The sections are organized with classical musicians in mind, but it's fully customizable and can easily be tailored to you and your situation. We included some sample content that references different types of music performances and gigs to give you some ideas for how to customize it.
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Sometimes it doesn't work out. We get it. If you're not satisfied with your purchase (for any reason), please reach out to us within 7 days and we'll work with you to make it right, even if that means a full refund. Please read the full Terms of Purchase here.
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