Performing Artist Contract



This Agreement made as of _____/_____/_____ by and between the parties identified below.

This agreement for performance services is entered into by the musicians known as:
PALMER DIVIDE

and contractor known as:

______________________________________________________
(now referred to as CONTRACTOR)

In consideration for the following covenants, conditions, and promises, the CONTRACTOR agrees to hire PALMER DIVIDE 
to perform an engagement and PALMER DIVIDE agrees to provide such performance services, under the following terms and conditions:

Venue
Place of Engagement  
 
 
 
Phone Number(s)  

 

Compensation
Guaranteed Fee / due date /
Deposit Amount / due date /
Wage and Deposit  
Percentage  
Expenses Meals  
Lodging

Adequate hotel accommodations with arrangements made for early arrival (2 hours prior to first show time) and late checkout (2 hours following last show close).

___________ rooms will be required for the nights

___________________ through ___________________.

Transportation  

 

Performance Date Performance Time Set Length
     
     
     
     
     
     

Additional Terms and Conditions:

PALMER DIVIDE will make every reasonable effort during the performance to accomodate the musical tastes and wishes of the CONTRACTOR and the audience, however, execution of the performance will be at the sole discretion of PALMER DIVIDE.
Sound Check - The set up and sound check time with full access to stage and P.A. equipment on the date of performance shall be at:

_________ (AM / PM)

Security - CONTRACTOR will provide sufficient security so that no unauthorized persons will have access to the stage area or backstage area. PALMER DIVIDE will provide names of persons or guests authorized to be backstage. If security backstage passes and/or laminates are to be used, a representative of the CONTRACTOR will supply to PALMER DIVIDE a photo copy of the pass system to be used for the performances per the terms and conditions of this agreement. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any theft or damage to the equipment of PALMER DIVIDE that may occur during the time the equipment is located on CONTRACTOR's premises.
Transcription - No performance and/or this performance shall not be recorded, video taped, reproduced, transmitted or disseminated in or from the place of engagement in any manner or by any means whatsoever in the absence of specified written agreement with PALMER DIVIDE.
Promotion and Production - CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the promotion and production of the scheduled engagement, including but not limited to venue rentals, security, and advertising. CONTRACTOR agrees to promote the scheduled performance(s) and will use its best efforts to obtain calendar listings, feature articles, interviews of PALMER DIVIDE, reviews of the performance and PALMER DIVIDE's records in all local print, radio and television media.
Merchandising - PALMER DIVIDE shall have the option
Free Tickets - Free tickets shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR for PALMER DIVIDE, any accompanying road crew, and any family members.to sell albums, books, and/or merchandising material at the performance and shall retain the proceeds of such sales.
Insurance - CONTRACTOR agrees to retain any and all necessary personal injury or property damage liability insurance with respect to the activities of PALMER DIVIDE on the premises of CONTRACTOR or at such other location where CONTRACTOR directs PALMER DIVIDE to perform. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold PALMER DIVIDE harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from any action or activity of CONTRACTOR or PALMER DIVIDE while PALMER DIVIDE is rendering the contracted services except for claims arising from PALMER DIVIDE's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Cancellation - In the event that CONTRACTOR cancels any performance less than six (6) weeks before the date of such performance, CONTRACTOR will pay PALMER DIVIDE, as liquidated damages, fifty percent (50%) of the guaranteed fee. In the event that CONTRACTOR cancels any performance less than two (2) weeks before the date of such performance, CONTRACTOR will pay PALMER DIVIDE, as liquidated damages, the full guaranteed fee agreed to be paid for such performance. The agreement that musicians perform is subject to detention by sickness, accident, riot, strikes, epidemic, acts of God or other legitimate conditions beyond their control.
Disputes - In the event any dispute arises under this Agreement that results in litigation or arbitration, the prevailing party shall be paid its reasonable attorney's fees and costs by the losing party.

Authority - The CONTRACTOR warrants that the individual executing this Agreement is properly
authorized to bind the CONTRACTOR to the terms of this Agreement.

The undersigned acknowledge the acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement:

CONTRACTOR              PALMER DIVIDE
By: _______________________________ By: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________ Name: _______________________________
Title: _______________________________ Title: _______________________________
Address: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________
  _______________________________   _______________________________
  _______________________________   _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________

Please keep one executed copy of this Agreement for the CONTRACTOR and return an executed copy of this Agreement to
Palmer Divide, 14310 Sun Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921.