CHAPTER 11

Get Paid for Your Music, Live Venue Performance Contracts

If you’re getting paying gigs or planning to tour with your band, you’ll need to have your own live venue performance contract. Longer term agreements like recording, production, or management contracts should always be reviewed by your attorney, but a contract for one performance is a fairly simple document you can execute on your own. Arm yourself with some knowledge, pay attention to the details, and your performing experience will be more professional and rewarding.

Make a Deal, Put It in Writing

Having your own well-written contract earns you respect from venue managers and concert promoters. While verbal agreements can be legally binding (it helps if you have witnesses), ...

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