Free Musician Contract Template
Musician Contract
1. Introduction
This Musician Contract ("Contract") is entered into on [insert date], between:
Client:
[Your Name]
[Your Company Address]
Musician:
[Musician's Name]
[Musician's Address]
2. Parties Involved
This Contract is between the Client and the Musician, collectively referred to as the "Parties."
3. Scope of Work
The Musician agrees to provide the following services:
3.1 Description of services:
The Musician shall perform live musical performances at [venue/location], including but not limited to [list specific performances or events agreed upon].
3.2 Details of performances:
The Musician shall perform for 2 hours during the contracted period. The specific dates and times of performances shall be mutually agreed upon between the Parties.
4. Compensation:
In consideration for the services provided by the Musician, the Client agrees to compensate as follows:
4.1 Payment terms:
The Client shall pay the Musician a flat fee of $500 for each performance.
4.2 Schedule of payments:
Payment shall be made after each performance. The Parties agree to the following payment schedule: [insert details].
4.3 Additional expenses:
The Client shall reimburse the Musician for reasonable and documented expenses incurred in the performance of services, including but not limited to travel accommodation and equipment rental. Any additional expenses shall be agreed upon in writing before being incurred by the Musician.
5. Duration
This Contract shall commence on [insert start date] and shall remain in effect until [insert end date] unless terminated earlier under the provisions of this Contract.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Ownership:
The Musician retains all rights, title, and interest in and to any musical compositions, recordings, or creative works created or performed under this Contract.
6.2 Rights granted:
The Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and distribute the music solely for the purposes outlined in this Contract. Any use of the music beyond the scope of this Contract shall require the prior written consent of the Musician.
7. Rehearsals and Performances
7.1 Schedule
The Musician shall attend rehearsals as required by the Client and perform at the designated times and locations agreed upon by both Parties. The Parties shall mutually agree upon the schedule of rehearsals and performances, taking into consideration the availability of both Parties.
7.2 Requirements
The Musician agrees to maintain punctuality and professionalism during rehearsals and performances. The Musicians shall conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on themselves and the Client at all times.
8. Termination:
8.1 Conditions
Either Party may terminate this Contract upon written notice if the other Party breaches any material term of this Contract and fails to remedy such breach within [insert notice period] days of receiving written notice.
8.2 Notice period:
[Insert notice period] days' written notice is required for termination of this Contract. The termination notice shall specify the reason for termination and the effective date of termination.
9. Confidentiality
Both Parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the term of this Contract. This includes but is not limited to financial information, performance details, and any other information that may be deemed confidential by either Party.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution:
10.1 Jurisdiction:
This Contract shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [insert jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [insert jurisdiction].
10.2 Dispute resolution:
Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved through mediation conducted in [insert location] or through binding arbitration under the rules of [insert arbitration organization]. The prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with any legal action arising out of or relating to this Contract.
11. Signatures:
The Parties hereby execute this Contract as of the date first written above.
[Musician's Name]
[Date Signed]
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
