Band Performance Agreement
A band performance agreement is a contract in which musicians perform live at an event or venue in exchange for a guaranteed fee and specified logistics. Use this when a venue or event planner books a musical act. It covers load-in, set times, hospitality rider, and recording restrictions.
What's included
A ready-to-use band performance agreement covering performance date, venue, and set length, soundcheck and load-in schedule, fee, deposit, and payment method, with signature fields already placed for Artist and Promoter. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Performance date, venue, and set length
- Soundcheck and load-in schedule
- Fee, deposit, and payment method
- Technical rider and backline responsibilities
- Recording, streaming, and merch rights
- Cancellation, force majeure, and substitution
What you'll fill in
[Band/Artist Name][Promoter/Client][Venue and Date][Set Length and Call Time][Performance Fee][Deposit Amount][Technical Rider Attached Y/N]Legal summary
The band appears and performs professionally; the promoter provides agreed stage conditions and pays per schedule. Recording or rebroadcast requires explicit permission.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Band Performance Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Band Performance Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Artist and Promoter — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Band Performance Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Band Performance Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for a 90-minute headline set at a private corporate gala.”
“Attach simplified input list for a house PA system.”
“Set 50% deposit non-refundable inside 14 days of show.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.