Concerts and Gigs Minor Performers
Agency Booking Agreement – Minor Talent
Minor Talent
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
An independent Producer or Promoter will often hire talent and entertainers for concerts and gigs through the services of a Talent Agency. In the music world, booking agents are different from talent managers. Booking agents are the people that actually book shows for the artists they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the promoters of the shows. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist’s requirements.
This is an extensive ten page, twenty-nine clause legal music contract including but not limited to the following Clauses: confidentiality, consumption of drugs and alcohol, compensation, copyright non-infringement, entertainer merchandise sales, parking, dressing rooms and security.
Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.
Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.
Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.
This music contract Agreement between the independent Producer/Promoter and the Agent is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
When booking Minor Entertainers the Producer/Promoter should sign a separate music contract Agreement with each and every Minor Entertainer/Performer.
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Agency Booking Agreement Minor Talent (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Minor Talent Name: ________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Instruments Played: ________________________________________________ Parent Guardian: __________________________________________________ Agent: ___________________________________________________________ Agency: _________________________________________________________ Producer: ________________________________________________________ Production Company: ______________________________________________ Project: __________________________________________________________ (concert, record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, commercial, private party etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Minor Talent and Agent (herein called the “Minor Talent”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Gig”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Minor Talent and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Minor Talent will perform at the Gigs on the dates and times listed in Appendix “A”. 2. Breaks are as agreed with the Producer before the Gig, or as necessary during the Gig. Minimum breaks are 10 minutes every hour. 3. The Minor Talent shall provide her/his own instruments as recorded above for the Gig. The Minor Talent hereby warrants that her/his instruments are of durable and suitable quality for the Gig. Requirements for electrical outlets, pianos etc. are listed in Appendix “B”. 4. All light and sound equipment and personnel necessary for smooth functioning of the Gig is the sole responsibility of the Producer. Light and sound . . . continued Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees: The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Talent, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his/their present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns grant that: 25. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship . . . continuedConcert/Gig Contract – Minor Performer
(Promoter Insurance)
Minor Performer
Parent/Guardian Signature
The principal reason for a concert is the opportunity for the musicians and singers to perform in front of an audience while even the most purely artistic of endeavors will see gains. Concerts provide musicians and singers much needed exposure to the buying public. An attendee/fan will probably see the musicians and singers perform again if the concert was worthwhile and may even purchase performer merchandise. Recording artists usually go on tours to promote record sales and introduce their fans to new musical compositions and new merchandise.
This is a comprehensively drafted nine page, twenty clause music legal contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: liability insurance drugs and alcohol, compensation, promotion, parking and dressing rooms.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.
Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.
Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.
Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
This Agreement between the independent musician/singer/band and the Promoter is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.
Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
There are two form of this Agreement. The first contract the Minor is paid for performing at the concert/gig. The second contract the Minor receives no cash compensation but is benefited with the exposure of their talent at the concert/gig.
Concert /Gig Contract Minor Performer – No Compensation (Parent/Guardian signature)
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Concert/Gig contract for Pay Minor Performer (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Minor Performer Name: ___________________________________________ (Print Names) Parent/Guardian name: ___________________________________________ Manager Name: ________________________________________________ Promoter(s) Name: ______________________________________________ Promoter Company: _____________________________________________ Concert/Gig Date ________________________________________, 20 ____ Concert/Gig location: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ The Independent Band, Independent Singer(s), Independent Musician(s) and Independent Artists herein this Agreement are the “Minor Performer”. This Concert/Gig Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and below signed Promoter(s) and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter”), and the above named and below signed Minor Performer(s) and Manager (hereafter called the “Minor Performer”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Promoter hereby engages the Minor Performer as an “Independent Minor Performer” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Minor Performer hereby accepts such engagement. 1. The Promoter hereby engages the Minor Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Concert/Gig (hereafter called the “Gig”), to perform such activities as required by the Promoter and detailed in Appendix “A. 2. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Minor Performer on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Minor Performer shall have the Right to inspect the Promoter’s insurance coverage before any and all activities detailed in . . . continued Parent/Guardian: The undersigned Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority, that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship set forth below to the Minor Performer, and has the full Right and Authority to contract on behalf of the Minor Performer . . . continuedMinor Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement No Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Minor Musician
Gig Performances
As an Independent Singer or Independent Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may be auditioning other Independent Minor Musicians for your Gigs or Recording Sessions. As an Independent the Minor Musician being hired is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Employer and/or of the Production Company or any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.
This is an extensive music legal contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, drugs and alcohol, assignment of rights and performance standards.
Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.
Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.
Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.
Signing this contract the independent Minor Musician is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Employer. The Guardian must sign in agreement.
This Agreement between the independent Minor Musician/Singer, the Parent/Guardian and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
There are six forms of this Agreement depending on if the Minorperformer is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.
Minor Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement – For Pay One Time Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)
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