Which contracts should your band have in place?
When starting a band the last thing you are likely to think of is the legalities behind such a set up. After all, you’re starting the band to make music, not litigate.
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When starting a band the last thing you are likely to think of is the legalities behind such a set up. After all, you’re starting the band to make music, not litigate.
Last week, I received several questions about bands or venues cancelling last minute and what the repercussions were. Between that and taking law classes at night, I’ve had a lot of contracts on the mind. Hopefully this will help answer some of your questions about band contracts, if you need them, and how to create one.
I’ll cover some of the more popular questions below: