Agreement For Sound Contracting
Agreement For Sound Contracting
Agreement made this ___ day of ____________, 20___, by and between ______(Sound
Company)_____ , (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor") and _________________ ,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Buyer") for the purpose of contracting sound reinforcement
between the undersigned parties.
1. Contractor hereby agrees to provide all the sound and lighting equipment specified in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. Contractor warrants that the
equipment listed in Exhibit "A" is in good working order and equal to the manufacturer's
operating specifications.
2. The Contractor shall have the equipment provided for in Exhibit "A" set up and ready to
operated at:
Street: _______________________________________
Phone: _________________
6. The Contractor shall operate and leave the equipment set up until: _____ am/pm
_____________, 20____ after which the Contractor shall remove all equipment and personnel
from the venue by ______ am/pm, ________, 20____.
7. Buyer shall pay to Contractor the amount of $ ______ upon the execution of this
agreement as a non-refundable deposit for Contractor's services. At the completion of
soundcheck, with Contractor's equipment in place and tested, Buyer shall pay to Contractor, in
U.S. currency or certified cashier's check the balance of $ _________.
8. Contractor will provide qualified personnel to operate all equipment provided for in this
Agreement. No other personnel,including Buyer and/or his employees, shall operate the
Contractor's equipment without the express consent of Contractor.
9. Buyer shall provide adequate security to protect the Contractor's equipment and
personnel during the term of this Agreement. Buyer will provide the following security personnel
at the following times and places:
a) ___ backstage security person(s) at the equipment access door during load-in
b) ___ security person(s) at the main mixing console fifteen (15) minutes before
the public is admitted into the venue; to remain there until the public has left the
venue.
c) ___ security person(s) at the monitor mixing console 15 minutes before the
public is admitted into the venue; to remain there until the public has left the
venue.
d) ___ security person(s) in the stage area from showtime until the performance is
completed, including encores.
10. Buyer shall issue all-access permits to all designated employees of the Contractor in
advance of Contractor's arrival at the venue. The personnel designated for such access are:
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Buyer shall be notified in advance of Contractor's arrival at the venue if there are any
changes in the list of Contractor's personnel required to complete the terms of this Agreement.
Contractor will use only personnel directly connected to the production of the event under the
terms of this Agreement.
11. Buyer shall provide the electrical power and circuits necessary for Contractor to perform
his duties hereunder. The Contractor's electrical requirements are listed in Exhibit "B"attached
hereto. Buyer will use only licensed and bonded electricians in preparing the Contractor's
electrical requirements. Power must be in place and of the specifications in Exhibit "B" one hour
before the load-in time specified herein.
12. Buyer will provide adequate parking immediately adjacent to the staging area for the
loading and unloading of equipment and parking/vehicle access permits to Contractor and his
designated vehicles. Parking shall be reserved in advance for any vehicle the Contractor may
need in the performance of his duties hereunder. It is Buyer's responsibility to retain access to
and from the stage area and to secure Contractor's parking during thee ntire term of this
Agreement.
13. Contractor is acting as an independent contractor in the performance of his duties herein.
Buyer is not responsible for any workman compensation insurance of any kind for Contractor or
Contractor's employees or personnel. All expenses pertaining to Contractor's employees and
personnel, including but not limited to taxes, insurance, union or guild dues or any other
expenses regarding Contractor's employees or personnel are the sole responsibility of the
Contractor.
14. This Agreement is for service rendered rain or shine. Contractor has the right to interrupt
the performance of his duties hereunder in the event of inclement weather or any other
conditions which Contractor or Buyer regard as hazardous to any person or persons. Any such
interruption, postponement or cancellation of services shall not affect the Contractor's
compensation specified herein.
16. Should any portion of this Agreement prove to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall
not affect the balance of this Agreement. This Agreement is guided by and governed by the laws
of the State of _________ and __________, County shall be the place of execution and
jurisdiction.
17. Should any litigation arise between the parties hereto regarding the performance of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be compensated for whatever damages are awarded, plus
reasonable attorney's fees by the other party.
18. This Agreement is the complete understanding between the parties and supersedes and
replaces all previous agreements or representations both written and oral.
THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES have read and understand the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and do hereby set their hands.
_________________________ _________________________
Contractor Buyer
address address
phone phone
EXHIBIT A
INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED