Booking Process

Requests and Quotes 

• Clients must submit booking requests with event details including date, time, venue, and requirements.
• Acts will provide quotes including performance fees and any additional costs.
• Quotes are not considered accepted until confirmed in writing by the booking company.

Deposits and Payments 

• A non-refundable deposit (typically 30-50% of total fee) is required to secure a booking.
• The remaining balance is due on or before the event date, unless otherwise agreed.
• Late payments may incur additional fees or result in cancellation of the performance.

Client Responsibilities 

• Provide a safe, suitable performance space with adequate power supply.
• Ensure venue can accommodate the act's technical requirements.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses for the event.
• Provide parking for the act's vehicles.

Act Responsibilities 

• Arrive on time and perform as agreed in the booking.
• Provide own instruments and equipment unless otherwise specified.
• Maintain professional conduct  throughout the engagement 

• 60 days: Time frame mentioned is "60 days either side of event date. This means the artist agrees not to perform within a specified site or Venue   for 60 days before and 60 days after the contracted event. 
• 30 days: For closed events (not open to the general public), a smaller time frame of "30 days either side of event date" is suggested. Legitimate booking agreements include clauses that: 
• Require the band to book all gigs through the booking agent at contract site or venue in contract.
• Prohibit the band from booking directly with venues under Contract.
• Specify the agent's commission for all gigs, even those not booked directly by the agent.

          If such clauses exist, the band  WILL BE  in breach of contract by booking  independently.

"The Artist agrees not to perform, or advertise any performance,  within a 100-mile radius of the Venue for a period of 60 days before and  30 days after the Event Date. This restriction applies to public  performances only and does not include private events or corporate  engagements. Any exceptions to this clause must be negotiated and  approved in writing by the Promoter." Key elements of this clause: 

1. Geographic restriction: 100-mile radius
2. Time restriction: 60 days before, 30 days after
3. Type of performances: Specifies public performances only
4. Flexibility: Allows for negotiation of exceptions

This clause is relatively standard for open/ticketed events. However, you may need to adjust the specifics based on: 

• Event size and importance
• Artist's popularity
• Local market conditions
• Venue location and competition
•  LEVEL 2 ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMERS  to 50 miles Radius or the time frame to 30 days before and after. 

• Cancellations by the client within 30 days of the event date
•    ( WILL AUTOMATICALLY )  forfeit the deposit.
• Acts cancelling without reasonable cause may be liable for costs incurred.
• Any changes to the agreed performance details must be approved in writing by all parties.

• The booking company is not liable for any damage or injury occurring during the performance.
• Acts are advised to maintain their own liability insurance.
• Clients are responsible for venue insurance and attendee safety.

• Acts retain rights to their performances and recordings.
• Clients must obtain permission for any professional recording or broadcasting of performances.

• Any disputes will first be addressed through mediation.
• If unresolved, disputes will be subject to binding arbitration in the booking company's jurisdiction.

These terms help protect all parties involved and ensure clear expectations for music bookings