MUSICIAN SERVICE AGREEMENT (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR)

This Service Agreement is made and entered into as of {{EFFECTIVE_DATE}}, by and between:

{{ARTIST_LEGAL_NAME}} (hereinafter referred to as "Artist"), with a principal address at {{ARTIST_LEGAL_ADDRESS}},

and

{{MUSICIAN_LEGAL_NAME}} (hereinafter referred to as "Musician"), with a principal address at {{MUSICIAN_LEGAL_ADDRESS}}.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Artist requires the professional services of a musician for live performances and/or recording sessions; and

WHEREAS, the Musician is a skilled professional with the ability to provide such services;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT AND TERM

1.1. Engagement: Artist engages Musician as an independent contractor to perform the role of {{MUSICIAN_ROLE}}.

1.2. Term: The term of this engagement shall be for the period of {{TERM_OF_AGREEMENT}}.

2. SERVICES

Musician agrees to perform musical services as directed by the Artist or Artist's designated representative (e.g., Musical Director, Tour Manager) including, but not limited to, attending all rehearsals, soundchecks, and performances scheduled by the Artist during the Term.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1. Fee: For all services rendered hereunder, Artist shall pay Musician a fee of {{COMPENSATION}}.

[[IF:EXPENSE_REIMBURSEMENT_DETAILS]]
3.2. Expenses: In addition to the fee, Artist shall reimburse the Musician for all reasonable and pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the tour. Specific details are as follows: {{EXPENSE_REIMBURSEMENT_DETAILS}}.
[[ENDIF]]

[[IF:TRAVEL_LODGING_DETAILS]]
4. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Artist shall be responsible for arranging and paying for all travel and accommodation for the Musician in connection with the services. Specific arrangements are as follows: {{TRAVEL_LODGING_DETAILS}}.
[[ENDIF]]

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

[[IF:NO_IP_RIGHTS_CLAUSE]]
Musician acknowledges and agrees that all performances, recordings, and any other materials created or contributed to by the Musician hereunder are "work-for-hire" for the Artist. Musician shall have no ownership, copyright, or other intellectual property rights in any of the results and proceeds of the services. {{NO_IP_RIGHTS_CLAUSE}}.
[[ENDIF]]

[[IF:CONFIDENTIALITY_CLAUSE]]
6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Musician agrees not to disclose any confidential information about the Artist, the tour, or this Agreement to any third party. {{CONFIDENTIALITY_CLAUSE}}.
[[ENDIF]]

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties agree that Musician is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Artist. Musician shall be solely responsible for their own income taxes, worker's compensation insurance, and other employment-related taxes and benefits.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{GOVERNING_LAW}}.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.


ARTIST:
_________________________
{{ARTIST_LEGAL_NAME}}


MUSICIAN:
_________________________
{{MUSICIAN_LEGAL_NAME}}
