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Performance Contract (Artist Booking)
NextGen Docs form ND-1130. Search ND-1130 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Book a singer, band, DJ or performer: date, set times, fee, deposit, sound and hospitality, cancellation and recording.
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What you will fill in
- Who is booking (purchaser): name and address
- Artist or band name, and contact
- Event and venue address
- Date of the performance
- Arrival, set-up and performance times
- Performance fee ($)
- Deposit to hold the date ($)
- What does the purchaser provide?
- Days before the show the purchaser can cancel and get the deposit back
- May the purchaser record or live-stream the performance?
- Which province's laws apply?
- Date of this contract
Good to know
- Public performances of music need licences from SOCAN and Re:Sound. Venues and event organizers usually hold them; a private family event in a rented hall is often covered by the hall.
- If the artist is not a resident of Canada, the purchaser may have to withhold tax (usually 15%) from the fee and send it to CRA. Check CRA's rules for non-resident performers.
- Put the technical rider (sound and stage needs) in writing early to avoid fights on the day.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Who is booking (purchaser): name and address”:
English: The venue, promoter or family. For example: Gill Banquet Hall, Surrey; or the Ahmed family.
اردو: بک کرنے والے کا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਬੁੱਕ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: बुक करने वाले का नाम।
Français: La salle, le promoteur ou la famille. Par exemple : Gill Banquet Hall, Surrey.
Questions people ask
How much does the Performance Contract cost?
It is free to fill in and preview. To download it, buy just this one for $2.99 or use a plan (Monthly $9.99, or Yearly $79); new accounts get 7 days free with no card needed.
Can I fill in the Performance Contract in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
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