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Entertainment Contract

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Prepared for:
[Entertainer Name]

Prepared by:
[Event Promoter Name]

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Entertainment Contract

This Entertainment Contract (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract") is entered into and shall be effective as on [Date] (hereinafter referred to as the "Effective Date")

By and Between

[Entertainer Name] (hereinafter referred to as the “Entertainer”), officially residing at [Address], and;

[Event Promoter Name] (hereinafter referred to as the “Promoter”), having its principal place of business at [Address].

The Entertainer and the Promoter are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as "Party".

WHEREAS the Promoter desires to hire the Entertainer as an independent contractor to engage and entertain the audience at the [Venue] for the [Event Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Event") being held on the [Effective Date].

AND WHEREAS the Entertainer agrees to perform and deliver a performance of [Music/Dance/Singing/Any other performance type] (hereinafter referred to as the "Entertainment Service"). 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and commitments contained herein, the Parties do hereby agree as follows.

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Terms and Conditions

1. Event Description

The purpose of the Event is to [Mention the Purpose]. The Entertainer agrees to provide its services at the following venue and time:

Event Date: [Date]
Event Venue: [Address]
Estimated Start Time: [Time]
Estimated End Time: [Time]
[Mention any other details required]

2. Entertainer's Responsibilities

The Entertainer shall have the following responsibilities during the term of this Contract:

The Entertainer shall arrive at the venue at least [Mention time] before the starting of the Event to set up the equipment and conduct a soundcheck.
The Entertainer shall refrain from using foul language or any such morally unacceptable act or display.
The Entertainer shall adhere to the decorum of the Event.
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3. Compensation

As full compensation for the services, the Promoter shall pay the Entertainer an amount of $[0.00] (hereinafter referred to as the "Performance Fee"). In consideration of this fee, the Entertainer shall engage the audience at the Event for [Number of Hours].

Upon the signing of this Contract, the Promoter shall pay a non-refundable deposit of $[0.00] to the Entertainer (hereinafter referred to as the "Deposit"). This deposit will be deducted from the Performance Fee and will be shown in the final invoice statement provided by the Entertainer to the Promoter.

Upon the completion of the Event, if the payments are not made within [Number of Days], the Entertainer shall have the option to consider the Promoter in breach of this Contract and claim a late penalty of $[0.00]. 

The Entertainer agrees that the Performance Fee is inclusive of all expenses such as accommodation, travel, meal, and any other expenses incurred by the Entertainer in connection with this Contract.

The payment shall be made in USD through [Cash/cheque/credit card].

4. Term

This Contract shall start on the Effective Date and shall continue until the termination or completion of the Event. However, certain clauses as per their nature shall continue to oblige the Parties as stated therein, such as the Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, and such other clauses. 

5. Termination

This Contract may be terminated by: 

Either Party upon [Number of Days] days prior written notice to the other Party, with or without cause; 
Either Party upon the breach of any terms mentioned herein by the other Party, if the other Party doesn't cure the breach within [Number of Days] days of the receipt of written notice of the breach; 
The Promoter, if the Entertainer fails to comply with the reasonable directives of the Promoter; 
The Entertainer, if the Promoter doesn't pay the deposit or the remainder of the Performance Fee within [Number of Days] days after sending written notice to the Promoter.
The Contract shall be terminated upon the completion of the Event or upon an express cancellation by either of the Parties.

6. Intellectual Property

Any proprietary information shared by the Entertainer during the tenure of the Contract is rightfully the Entertainer's existing intellectual property. The Promoter shall not claim any ownership over such intellectual property. However, ownership may be claimed only if the Entertainer agrees in writing, to transfer such rights to the Promoter. 

7. Recording

The Promoter may record all or part of the Entertainer's performance. The master copy of the recording shall reach the Entertainer within [Number of Days] days after the Event ends. The Promoter shall keep the recording for internal use only and shall not sell these copies. Should the Promoter wish to make other recording or distribution arrangements, the Promoter shall seek written permission from the Entertainer.

8. Personal and Technical Assistance

The Promoter shall provide the Entertainer with the necessary personal and technical assistance required during the Event. The Entertainer requires the following requirements in order to provide Entertainment Services:
Personal Requirements
[List the personal requirements required by the Entertainer]
Technical Requirements
[List the technical requirements required by the Entertainer]

9. Relationship of the Parties

The Promoter is hiring the Entertainer as an Independent Contractor. Both Parties shall not establish any partnership or employer-employee relationship.

10. Limitation of Liability

The services to be performed during the Event under this Contract shall be performed entirely at the risk of the Promoter, and the Promoter assumes all responsibility for the condition of the Venue. The Entertainer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, and consequential damages arising out of this Contract.

11. Confidentiality

During the term of this Contract, the Promoter shall share all the information related to the Event and other confidential information to the Entertainer to conduct the performance. The Entertainer shall not disclose any of the shared information at any time to third parties or for personal benefit. 

12. Representation and Warranties 

Representations
The Entertainer hereby represents to have the expertise, knowledge, and experience needed to render the said Entertainment Service. 
Both the Parties agree to uphold all the laws and legal requirements of the state of [State]. 
In addition, the Entertainer shall conform to moral, ethical, and other required standards pertaining to the nature of the entertainment Service in course of executing all the obligations and services under this Contract. 
Warranties
The Entertainer warrants to render the said Entertainment Service in the most efficient and timely manner.
The Entertainer shall take special care that all the obligations mentioned in the Entertainer's Responsibilities clause are executed while providing the Entertainment Services.
The Promoter acknowledges that the Entertainer shall not be held responsible for any hindrance or human error arising during or due to the performance which is out of the capacity of the Entertainer to absolutely avoid, such as hindrances from the audience, technical glitches, etc.

13. Exclusivity

The Entertainer shall perform exclusively for the Promoter throughout the actual period of services arising out of this Contract.

14. Grant of Rights

The Entertainer grants the following rights to the Promoter:

The right to use and publish the Entertainer's name and photographs for advertising purposes in connection with the Event mentioned in this Contract. 
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15. Indemnification

Both Parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless for any losses, damages, or liabilities, without limitation.

16. Arbitration 

In the event of any dispute arising in and out of this Contract between the Parties, it shall be resolved by Arbitration. There shall be [Number of Arbitrators] which shall be appointed by [Party(s) Name]. The place of Arbitration shall be [Venue of Arbitration] and Seat shall be [State]. The Arbitrators’ decision shall be final and will be binding upon both Parties.

17. Miscellaneous 

Assignability: Neither Party may assign this Contract or the rights and obligations thereunder to any third party without the prior express written approval of the other Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Notices: Any notice required to be given to the Promoter shall be delivered by certified mail, personal delivery, or overnight delivery paid for by the Entertainer.
Force Majeure: Neither Party shall be liable for any failure in performance of the obligation under this Contract due to cause beyond that party's reasonable control (including and not limited to any pandemic, fire, strike, act or order of public authority, and other acts of God) during the pendency of such event.
Modification: No modification of this Contract shall be made unless in writing, signed by both Parties.
Severability: If any term, clause, or provision hereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other terms will remain in full force and effect until the contract termination.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Contract shall be governed following the laws of the [State/Court/Region]. If the disputes are not resolved by arbitration, it shall be resolved by litigation in the courts of the [State/Court/Region] including the federal courts therein. The Parties consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and agree to accept service of process by mail and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defences otherwise available to it.
Legal and Binding Contract: This Contract is legal and binding between the Parties as stated above. This Contract may be entered into and is legal and binding in the [State/Court/Region]. The Parties each represent that they have the authority to enter into this Contract.
Entire Contract: This Contract constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties, and revokes and supersedes all prior contracts between the Parties, and is intended as a final expression of their Contract. It shall not be modified or amended except in writing signed by the Parties hereto and specifically referring to this Contract. This Contract shall take precedence over any other documents which may conflict with this Contract.

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Acceptance and Signature

The Parties signing this Contract represent and warrant that they are duly authorized and have the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Contract. 

[Entertainer Name]

[Event Promoter]

Signature

Assign signer 1

Name

Assign signer 1

Date

Assign signer 1

Signature

Assign signer 2

Name

Assign signer 2

Date

Assign signer 2

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What is an entertainment contract?

An entertainment contract is a legal document signed by an event promoter and entertainer while organizing an event. The main purpose of the entertainment contract is to protect the interests of all the stakeholders involved in organizing the event and also ensure that the event runs smoothly.

An entertainment contract should always include the following terms to avoid any misunderstandings and disputes:

Performance Details
Compensation
Personal and technical requirements
Exclusivity
Merchandising
Grant of rights
Cancellation
Independent contractor
Indemnification
Representations and Warranties
Force majeure
Boilerplate provisions

The entertainment industry depends heavily on entertainment contracts. Film studios, record companies, or live performance industries - everyone uses contracts. However, in the live performance sector, event promoters and entertainers may ignore using the contracts.

But this shouldn’t be the case.

Even if no money is exchanged between stakeholders, there should be a written agreement that lays out all the details and expectations. Working without a contract may land both of them in a soup.

Why is an entertainment contract important?

Live performances are mostly organized during weddings, music concerts, and corporate events by entertainment companies or event organizers. They spend a lot of money to book singers, musicians, DJs, comedians, and dancers to perform at their events. They also take care of promoting the event and selling the tickets.

But there is a possibility that the entertainer may pull out of the event at the last minute or he/she may reach the venue late which affects the venue’s reputation. It is also possible that the promoter refuses to pay the full payment to the entertainer in some situations.

What actions can be taken during such situations? - An entertainment contract answers this question and many more and stipulates every piece of information in detail that provides peace of mind to the parties involved.

Key terms to include in an entertainment contract

An entertainment contract (or a performance contract) clearly outlines the responsibilities, performance details, payment terms, cancellation policies, and technical requirements to keep everyone on the same page.

Here are a few essential terms that every entertainment contract should include:

1. Performance details

This section mentions the date, time, venue, and length of the entertainer’s performance. It also mentions the expected arrival time to ensure the entertainer arrives at the venue on time and has sufficient time to set up.

2. Compensation

This section is extremely important for both parties. It clearly explains the fees payable to entertainers for their entertainment services on the performance date. An entertainer may receive a “flat” fee (fixed payment), a percentage of door or ticket sales, or both. It’s also important to clarify when payment is due, how payment is to be made, and if any deposit is to be paid upon signing the contract.

3. Personal and technical requirements

Generally, this section is added by entertainers to specify their personal and technical requirements when performing at events. Personal requirements include accommodation, transportation, food, drinks, or any other perks an entertainer asks for. Technical requirements cover who provides the sound equipment, stage light, stage crew, amplifiers, and other essentials for the event.

4. Exclusivity

Also known as the radius clause, this provision restricts the entertainer from performing within a certain radius of the said performance for a while. This is included so that there is no impact on the event’s success due to competing gigs.

5. Merchandising

For many entertainers, live performances are a great medium to sell merchandise such as t-shirts, CDs, posters, stickers, etc. However, to sell their merchandise, they first have to take permission from a promoter or a venue owner. This section clarifies the following details:

Can an entertainer sell merchandise?
What merchandise can he/she sell?
Whether the event promoter or venue owner is charging any commission, and if yes, then how much?

6. Grant of rights

This clause enables the event promoter to use the entertainer’s name, photographs, or likeness to promote and advertise the event.

7. Cancellation

No matter how carefully an event or a gig is planned, cancellations can still happen. Having a cancellation policy in place ensures both parties understand what will happen if one party cancels or breaches the terms of this agreement.

8. Independent contractor

This section states clearly that the entertainer hired is an independent contractor and there is no employer-employee relationship between the entertainer and the event promoter.

9. Indemnification

This clause stipulates which party will be covering the losses or damages outside of the contract. In such cases, the party at fault indemnifies and holds the other party harmless.

10. Representations and warranties

This section generally addresses the underlying matters or facts which are presented in the contract.

11. Force majeure

The force majeure clause is intended to protect both parties if some unforeseen situations prevent the performance from taking place.

This was the most used clause in 2020 when due to COVID all events were suddenly canceled. It helped a lot of artists and entertainers sustain themselves during these difficult times.

12. Boilerplate provisions

Also known as ‘Miscellaneous’ provisions, these standard legal clauses generally appear at the end of a contract. They provide clarifications on a variety of situations such as:

What happens if some provisions of this agreement are found to be invalid or unenforceable
How disputes can be resolved
Which law or ordinance governs the contract, etc.

Why choose Revv for your next entertainment contract?

Signing a written contract is generally recommended by entertainment lawyers or law firms to set a proper legal foundation for the event. One of the easiest ways to compose an entertainment contract is by using Revv’s templates.

The entertainment contract template from Revv covers all the essential information related to hiring an entertainer for a live performance. It is drafted and reviewed by an experienced legal team and is easily customizable. In-built eSignature enables the parties to close the deal faster.

If you are looking for a specific one, don’t forget to check out our musician’s contract, DJ contract, and videographer contract.