Booking Agreement
Updated 17 October 2025
This document is a Booking Agreement template designed for engaging a performer or performing group for a specific event. It details the terms of the performance, including dates, times, location, and a general description of the act. The agreement also outlines payment terms, responsibilities regarding recording, and force majeure clauses.
Booking Agreement
This agreement is made on [date] between [name of presenter] [Hereafter “presenter”] and [name of performer] or [name of performing group]Hereafter “presenter”], represented in this matter by [name of presenter] [hereafter “manager”]acting as Performer’s agent. Presenter hereby engages Performer to provide the Performance generally described below under the following terms:
All persons engaged to provide the Performance are named in Attachment A.
The name of manager , address, telephone number, email address are:
[name of manager], [address], [telephone number], [email address]
The name of presenter, address, telephone number, email address are:
[name of presenter], [address], [telephone number], [email address] \
The date and time of the Performance are::f[date and time of performance]
The Performance shall take place at: [address]
The Performance shall commence at [time] am/pm and end at [time] am/pm. An intermission lasting [number]minutes shall be taken by Performer approximately [number]minutes after the Performance commences.
The general description of the Performance is:
[put description]
Presenter shall pay to Performer or Manager the sum of [amount]immediately following the end of the Performance. Payment shall be by check payable to [name]. Any tips or other payments made to Performer by third parties shall not be deducted from this fee.
Presenter shall make every effort to prevent any recording or transmission of the Performance without the written permission of Performer or Manager.
Presenter and Performer shall be excused from their obligations hereunder in the event of proven sickness, accident, riot, strike, epidemic, act of God or any other legitimate condition or occurrence beyond their respective control.
Presenter shall be entitled to use the names, likenesses, and other promotional materials provided by Performer or Manager for the purpose of promoting the Performance and attracting attendees.
Presenter shall provide adequate parking space within [number] feet of the entrance nearest the stage entrance and shall reserve such parking space for Performer’s exclusive use from four hours before the starting time of the Performance until three hours after the Performance’s ending time.
[signature] [date] | [signature][date] |
[name of presenter] | [name of performer] |
About this template
What is this template?
Booking Agreement is a free, ready-to-use Commercial law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Commercial law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Commercial law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.