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A band performing in a club should negotiate
a contract
prior to the engagement to facilitate the ability of the band
to collect payment for the gig. To begin with, the reputation
of the club and club owner should be taken into consideration.
If a band deals with reputable clubs, enforcing their contracts
become much more enjoyable and will seldom end in litigation.
The types of contracts clubs will offer range from the standard
AFM contract (contact your local AFM for more information) to
a simple verbally negotiated agreement (remember, a verbal agreement
will hold up in court, so a band can be held liable if they verbally
agree to appear and then simply don't show up). However, a verbal
agreement is a risky way to do business. Memories fade as to what
was exactly said, and misinterpretations of what was said will
loom large if a hassle about payment ensues. See: AGENT
under "Artist Agent," MANAGER-A CLOSER LOOK,
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, ARBITRATION,
CONCERT, TAX
LAW, TAX AVOIDANCE-A CLOSER LOOK.
A simple club contract should be in writing and should state the following…
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