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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
- Copy the template content above
- Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
- Paste the content into the template editor
- Configure the variable field types
- Save and start creating contracts
Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.