Concert/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.