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Music/DJ Performance Contract

Agreement for live music or DJ performance services.

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# MUSIC/DJ PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

**Contract Date:** {{contract_date}}

This Performance Contract is entered into by:

**Performer/DJ:**
{{performer_name}}
{{performer_address}}
{{performer_phone}}
{{performer_email}}

**Client:**
{{client_name}}
{{client_address}}
{{client_phone}}
{{client_email}}

## 1. EVENT DETAILS

**Event Name:** {{event_name}}
**Event Type:** {{event_type}}
**Date:** {{event_date}}
**Venue:** {{venue_name}}
**Venue Address:** {{venue_address}}

## 2. PERFORMANCE TIMES

**Load-In Time:** {{load_in_time}}
**Sound Check:** {{sound_check_time}}
**Performance Start:** {{start_time}}
**Performance End:** {{end_time}}
**Total Performance Hours:** {{performance_hours}}

## 3. SERVICES

The Performer agrees to provide:

{{services_description}}

## 4. EQUIPMENT

**Provided by Performer:**
{{performer_equipment}}

**Provided by Client/Venue:**
{{client_equipment}}

## 5. COMPENSATION

**Performance Fee:** {{performance_fee}}

**Payment Schedule:**
- Deposit: {{deposit_amount}} due {{deposit_due_date}}
- Balance: {{balance_amount}} due {{balance_due_date}}

**Payment Method:** {{payment_method}}

## 6. OVERTIME

If the event extends beyond the contracted end time:
**Overtime Rate:** {{overtime_rate}} per hour
Overtime must be approved by the Client.

## 7. TRAVEL AND EXPENSES

{{travel_terms}}

## 8. MEALS

{{meal_provision}}

## 9. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

**Power Requirements:** {{power_requirements}}
**Space Requirements:** {{space_requirements}}
**Sound System:** {{sound_requirements}}
**Lighting:** {{lighting_requirements}}

## 10. MUSIC/SET LIST

{{setlist_terms}}

## 11. CANCELLATION

**By Client:**
- More than {{long_notice}} days notice: Full refund minus {{admin_fee}}
- {{mid_notice}} to {{long_notice}} days: {{mid_refund}}% refund
- Less than {{mid_notice}} days: No refund

**By Performer:**
Performer will provide a qualified replacement or full refund. If cancellation is due to illness or emergency, both parties will work to reschedule.

## 12. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party is liable for cancellation due to circumstances beyond their control (weather, venue closure, government restrictions, etc.). Parties will work together to reschedule or negotiate a refund.

## 13. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

The Performer maintains liability insurance covering:
{{insurance_coverage}}

The Client is responsible for:
{{client_liability}}

## 14. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

{{promo_rights}}

## 15. EXCLUSIVITY (if applicable)

{{exclusivity_terms}}

## 16. CONDUCT

The Performer agrees to conduct themselves professionally. The Client agrees to provide a safe working environment.

## 17. ADDITIONAL TERMS

{{additional_terms}}

## 18. GOVERNING LAW

This Contract shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**PERFORMER/DJ**

Signature: {{performer_signature}}
Name: {{performer_name}}
Date: {{performer_date}}

---

**CLIENT**

Signature: {{client_signature}}
Name: {{client_name}}
Date: {{client_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{additional_terms}}{{admin_fee}}{{balance_amount}}{{balance_due_date}}{{client_address}}{{client_date}}{{client_email}}{{client_equipment}}{{client_liability}}{{client_name}}{{client_phone}}{{client_signature}}{{contract_date}}{{deposit_amount}}{{deposit_due_date}}{{end_time}}{{event_date}}{{event_name}}{{event_type}}{{exclusivity_terms}}{{governing_state}}{{insurance_coverage}}{{lighting_requirements}}{{load_in_time}}{{long_notice}}{{meal_provision}}{{mid_notice}}{{mid_refund}}{{overtime_rate}}{{payment_method}}{{performance_fee}}{{performance_hours}}{{performer_address}}{{performer_date}}{{performer_email}}{{performer_equipment}}{{performer_name}}{{performer_phone}}{{performer_signature}}{{power_requirements}}{{promo_rights}}{{services_description}}{{setlist_terms}}{{sound_check_time}}{{sound_requirements}}{{space_requirements}}{{start_time}}{{travel_terms}}{{venue_address}}{{venue_name}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.