Originally prepared for the National Entertainment Agents Council which has been integrated into the National Outdoor Events Association
Sample Contracts and General Agency Documents Intellectual Property License This Document contains sample wording for contracts and documents to be used in running an Agency. They are generic documents - that is they are not specific to any sector of the Industry - and may not, therefore be suited to your needs without modification. The wording of the contracts and other documents is offered to you freely, and you may use it for your own purposes only in the context of your own business. You may not sell it, or give it to a third party, or otherwise dispose of it for the use of other people. You may not change it in any way except to add additional clauses in the appropriate spaces. You may copy the contracts and documents for your own use, and may enter them onto a computer word processor for the purposes of reproduction and the addition of Names etc. However if you duplicate them in any way you MUST also reproduce the Copyright notice at the foot of each contract. Your right to use the wording is dependent upon your continued membership of the National Outdoor Events Association and this has been cleared by Alan Pope. Please bear in mind that this document is a valuable commodity containing many contracts which would each cost a great deal to have drawn by a lawyer, and as such its use must be protected. However, as the Author is not a qualified Lawyer and has no control over the way in which you use the document, no responsibility can be accepted for the result of any proceedings based on the contract and other wordings contained within it. The N.O.E.A. similarly disclaims responsibility for its use. If the above terms are not acceptable to you, simply return the Document within seven days of receipt along with a signed statement that you will not to use any of the documents or their wording. If you retain the document beyond seven days, or make any use whatsoever of any of the wording it contains, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions as above. Please note that you can have any Agency Documents vetted free of charge by National Office. This service is another Membership Benefit.
© Chris Bray 2012
Last Updated 24//09/2012
Sample Contract for Indoor Entertainment
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
CONTRACT Agreement No: [Number Here] AN AGREEMENT made this [Day Number Here] day of [Month Here] [Year Here] BETWEEN [Client Name Here] Hereinafter referred to as the Promoter of the first part and [Artiste Contact Name / Manager’s Name / Act Name Here] Hereinafter referred to as the Artiste of the second part. WITNESS that the Promoter hereby engages the Artiste and the Artiste agrees to appear as [Act Name Here] as KNOWN and as per the Schedule below or in the Schedule of performances attached to and forming part of this contract, subject to the undermentioned conditions.
SCHEDULE 1)
The Artiste agrees to appear on [Date Here] for [Number Here] performance(s) between the hours of [Start Time Here] and [End Time Here] with breaks (if applicable) at: [Venue Address Here] for a fee of £ [Fee here]["+ VAT" Here if applicable] ["NETT" Here if applicable] per performance, Payable as: [Payment Method Here] Deposit: [Deposit Details Here] 2) Artiste arrival time: [Time Here] Performance Duration: [Duration Here] 3) It is agreed that the following Artiste(s) shall appear at the Performance: [Act Name / Specific Persons Here] 4) This Contract confirms the verbal contract already made between the Artiste and the Promoter. 5) This Contract is binding and does not provide for cancellation. 6) Unless named as the Artiste or the Promoter above [Agency Name Here] acts as negotiator only and is therefore not responsible for any non-fulfilment of contract by either party. However, every reasonable safeguard is assured. For the purposes of this booking [Agency Name Here] acts as an [Employment Agency or Employment Business Here] 7) The Promoter and Artiste agree that any FUTURE BOOKINGS arising from this engagement either directly or indirectly, within twelve months of the last performance date on this agreement, be negotiated through This Agency and a similar financial package shall apply, however such bookings are arranged. 8) The Artiste must ensure that they have Public Liability Insurance and that any electrical equipment they use has a current PAT test certificate at the time of the engagement. 9) In the event of Illness or Accident, resulting in the Artiste being unable to fulfil the engagement, immediate contact must be made with the Promoter and a medical certificate or appropriate Third Party certification submitted within four days. 10) The Promoter is to provide a suitable performing area. Unless otherwise agreed, the Promoter must provide an electrical supply meeting or exceeding British Standards where electrical equipment is to be used as part of the performance. Where the Artiste is expected to wear stage clothing the Promoter must provide adequate Dressing Room facilities. 11) It is hereby agreed that the Terms of Business of [Agency Name Here] shall apply to this and any subsequent contract.
SPECIAL CLAUSES [Special Clauses Here] Venue Telephone: [Telephone Number Here] I/We the undersigned acknowledge that I/We have read the above agreement together with any appendices, and agree that it will be adhered to in all detail. Signature ................................. for and on behalf of The Artiste Signature ..................................for and on behalf of the Promoter [THIS COPY TO BE SIGNED / COUNTERSIGNED AND RETURNED / RETAINED] Chris Bray / - All Rights Reserved [Company / Partnership / Sole Trader legal details (registered address or address for service for example) here]
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Sample Extended Contract for Seasons and Runs for Indoor Entertainment
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
CONTRACT Agreement No: [Number Here] AN AGREEMENT made this [Day Number Here] day of [Month Here] [Year Here] BETWEEN [Client Name Here] Hereinafter referred to as the Promoter of the first part and [Artiste Contact Name / Manager’s Name / Act Name Here] Hereinafter referred to as the Artiste of the second part. WITNESS that the Promoter hereby engages the Artiste and the Artiste agrees to appear as [Act Name Here] as KNOWN and as per the Schedule below or in the Schedule of performances attached to and forming part of this contract, subject to the undermentioned conditions.
SCHEDULE 1.
The Artiste agrees to appear on dates as per attached schedule between: [Start Date Here] and [End Date Here] for [Number Here] performance(s) between the hours of [Start Time Here] and [End Time Here] with breaks (if applicable) at:[Venue Address Here] for a fee of £[Fee here]["+ VAT" Here if applicable] ["NETT" Here if applicable] per performance, Payable as: [Payment Method Here] Deposit: [Deposit Details Here] 2. Artiste arrival time: [Time Here] Performance Duration: [Duration Here] 3. It is agreed that the following Artiste(s) shall appear at the Performance: [Act Name / Specific Persons Here] 4. This Contract confirms the verbal contract already made between the Artiste and the Promoter. 5. This Contract is binding and does not provide for cancellation. 6. Unless named as the Artiste or the Promoter above [Agency Name Here] acts as negotiator only and is therefore not responsible for any non-fulfilment of contract by either party. However, every reasonable safeguard is assured. For the purposes of this booking [Agency Name Here] acts as an [Employment Agency or Employment Business Here] 7. The Promoter and Artiste agree that any FUTURE BOOKINGS arising from this engagement either directly or indirectly, within twelve months of the last performance date on this agreement, be negotiated through This Agency and a similar financial package shall apply, however such bookings are arranged. 8. The Artiste must ensure that they have Public Liability Insurance and that any electrical equipment they use has a current PAT test certificate at the time of the engagement. 9. In the event of Illness or Accident, resulting in the Artiste being unable to fulfil the engagement, immediate contact must be made with the Promoter and a medical certificate or appropriate Third Party certification submitted within four days. 10. The Promoter is to provide a suitable performing area. Unless otherwise agreed, the Promoter must provide an electrical supply meeting or exceeding British Standards where electrical equipment is to be used as part of the performance. Where the Artiste is expected to wear stage clothing the Promoter must provide adequate Dressing Room facilities. 11. It is hereby agreed that the Terms of Business of [Agency Name Here] shall apply to this and any subsequent contract.
12. Any variation of terms mutually agreed on any date included on this agreement shall affect only that date, and no other. SPECIAL CLAUSES [Special Clauses Here] Venue Telephone: [Telephone Number Here] I/We the undersigned acknowledge that I/We have read the above agreement together with any appendices, and agree that it will be adhered to in all detail. Signature ................................. for and on behalf of The Artiste Signature ..................................for and on behalf of the Promoter [THIS COPY TO BE SIGNED / COUNTERSIGNED AND RETURNED / RETAINED] 1 Chris Bray - All Rights Reserved [Company / Partnership / Sole Trader legal details (registered address or address for service for example) here]
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Sample Sole Agency Contract
Contract for Sole Agency Representation AN AGREEMENT made the [Day Number Here] day of [Month Here] [Year Here] between (hereinafter referred to as "The Artiste") of the first part and of (hereinafter referred to as "The Agent") of the second part. IT IS NOW AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1) THE ARTISTE hereby appoints The Agent to be the sole and exclusive Agent, negotiating the disposition of the Artiste's services as Recording Artiste, Songwriter, Scriptwriter, and activities for Films, Stage, Radio, Television and the entertainment business generally for a period of ONE YEAR from the date hereof provided that The Agent shall have the option of extending this agreement (save as to this option) by a further period of ONE YEAR upon giving to The Artiste not less than Three Months notice in writing prior to the expiry of the present term. 2) THE AGENT shall use every endeavour to negotiate agreements for The Artiste in those branches of the entertainment field for which The Artiste is suited by reason of his talent and ability. 3)
THE ARTISTE shall:
a) Not employ or use anyone else to act as their Agent, but may appoint or continue to use the services of a Manager or personal representative during the period of this agreement or any extension thereof, providing only that all engagements will be confirmed and contracted by The Agent, and the full commission paid on all engagements.. b) Give The Agent immediate notice of and refer to them all enquiries for his services and inform such enquirers that The Agent is his sole Agent. c) Unless prevented by unavoidable cause fulfil to the best of his ability and skill all engagements negotiated by The Agent on the Artiste's behalf pursuant to this agreement. 4) ALL MONIES due to The Agent shall be paid in full within 7 (seven) days of their falling due. The Agent reserves the right to levy a charge of % per month on all overdue accounts. 5) NOTWITHSTANDING the determination of this agreement The Agent shall be entitled to its remuneration as aforesaid in respect of all engagements, contracts or bookings contracted or negotiated by The Agent prior to such determination on behalf of The Artiste for the services of The Artiste and duly completed by The Artiste. 6) IF DURING the term of this agreement The Artiste shall fail or be unable to carry out his obligations hereunder whether by reason of mental or physical disability or otherwise then the term of this agreement shall be automatically extended by a period equivalent to the period or aggregate of periods of such failure or inability. 7) THE AGENT shall have the right to assign the benefit of this agreement to any third party, firm or corporation, but shall be liable to The Artiste in respect of its obligations hereunder. 8)
IT IS hereby agreed that The Agent shall receive from The Artiste remuneration in the sum of percent of the Total Gross Income of The Artiste from all sources in connection with The Artiste's services in the entertainment industry. [The Agent is registered for Value Added Tax (Number ) and the relevant tax at the prevailing rate must be added to its remuneration.] *delete if not applicable
Cont................
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I/We the undersigned acknowledge that I/We have read the above agreement, and agree that it will be adhered to in all detail, including any special clauses or appendices as are initialled by me/us. Signature: (for and on behalf of The Agent) Signature: (for and on behalf of The Artiste) Witnessed by:
Witnessed By:
Address:
Address:
Occupation:
Occupation:
Date:
Date:
Signature:
Signature:
ADDITIONAL CLAUSES (Any additional Clauses must be initialled by all Parties and acknowledged by the Witnesses)
Chris Bray All Rights Reserved
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Sample Management Contract - Single Artistes
Contract for Artiste Management AN AGREEMENT made the [Day Number Here] day of [Month Here] [Year Here] between (hereinafter referred to as "The Artiste") of the first part and of (hereinafter referred to as "The Manager") of the second part. IT IS NOW AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1) THE ARTISTE hereby appoints The Manager to be the sole and exclusive manager and personal representative of the Artiste's services as Recording Artiste, Songwriter, Scriptwriter, and activities for Films, Stage, Radio, Television and the entertainment business generally as well as merchandising in connection therewith for a period of TWO YEARS from the date hereof provided that The Manager shall have the option of extending this agreement (save as to this option) by a further period of TWO YEARS upon giving to The Artiste not less than Three Months notice in writing prior to the expiry of the present term. 2)
THE MANAGER shall use every endeavour : a)
To advise The Artiste as to his professional career at his request.
b) To negotiate agreements for The Artiste in those branches of the entertainment field for which The Artiste is suited by reason of his talent and ability. c) To negotiate for the disposition by The Artiste in the entertainment field all such rights which The Artiste may now or hereafter from time to time hold in connection with the above whether rights of copyright or otherwise. d) To arrange such publicity and advertising for The Artiste as shall be expedient in connection with The Artiste's said services. 3)
THE ARTISTE shall:
a) Not employ or use anyone else to act as their Manager or personal representative for the purposes aforesaid during the period of this agreement or any extension thereof. b) Give The Manager immediate notice of and refer to them all enquiries for his services and any products thereof and for any of the said rights which he may now or from time to time hold whether rights of copyright or otherwise and inform such enquirers that The Manager is his sole Manager and personal representative. c) Unless prevented by unavoidable cause fulfil to the best of his ability and skill all engagements negotiated by The Manager on the Artiste's behalf pursuant to this agreement. d) Account to The Manager for all monies as may be paid to The Artiste by third parties in respect of services provided under this agreement. 4) ALL MONIES payable and receivable in respect of The Artiste's services hereunder shall be paid to and received by The Manager who will on receipt of such payments pay to The Artiste or as he may direct such monies after deduction of The Manager's remuneration hereunder and expenses properly incurred on behalf of The Artiste. 5) THE MANAGER shall keep proper accounts of all monies received or receivable as aforesaid and the Artiste or his authorised agent shall be entitled upon giving reasonable notice to inspect such accounts. 6) IT IS hereby agreed that The Manager shall be the sole party to any agreement for the services of The Artiste as aforesaid and shall be authorised to sign on The Artiste's behalf, also that The Manager may nominate another person in writing who may sign on its behalf. 7) THE MANAGER shall be entitled to be reimbursed in respect of all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of The Artiste, and The Artiste shall be liable for all expenses in connection with Hotel Accommodation, Travelling, Clothing, Equipment, Publicity, Advertising and the like provided that in the event of The Manager wishing to appoint a publicity representative on behalf of The Artiste it shall obtain The Artiste's prior consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
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8) THE MANAGER shall be liable for all other expenses incurred by The Manager in connection with his management of The Artiste's affairs, including any commissions or remuneration agreed with third parties by The Manager in respect of engagements for The Artiste but excluding any expenses agreed or incurred by The Artiste without the prior consent of The Manager. 9) NOTWITHSTANDING the determination of this agreement The Manager shall be entitled to its remuneration as aforesaid in respect of all engagements, contracts or bookings contracted or negotiated by The Manager prior to such determination on behalf of The Artiste for the services of The Artiste and duly completed by The Artiste. 10) IF DURING the term of this agreement The Artiste shall fail or be unable to carry out his obligations hereunder whether by reason of mental or physical disability or otherwise then the term of this agreement shall be automatically extended by a period equivalent to the period or aggregate of periods of such failure or inability. 11) THE MANAGER shall have the right to assign the benefit of this agreement to any third party, firm or corporation, but shall be liable to The Artiste in respect of its obligations hereunder. 12)
IT IS hereby agreed that The Manager shall receive from The Artiste remuneration in the sum of percent of the Total Gross Income of The Artiste from all sources in connection with The Artiste's services in the entertainment industry, including any merchandising in connection therewith. [The Manager is registered for Value Added Tax (Number ) and the relevant tax at the prevailing rate must be added to its remuneration.]*delete if not applicable
I/We the undersigned acknowledge that I/We have read the above agreement, and agree that it will be adhered to in all detail, including any special clauses or appendices as are initialled by me/us. Signature: (for and on behalf of The Manager) Signature: (for and on behalf of The Artiste) Witnessed by: Address:
Witnessed By: Address:
Occupation:
Occupation:
Date:
Date:
Signature:
Signature:
ADDITIONAL CLAUSES (Any additional Clauses must be initialled by all Parties and acknowledged by the Witnesses)
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Sample Management Contract - Bands & Multiple Artistes
Contract for Artiste Management AN AGREEMENT made the day of [Day Number Here] day of [Month Here] [Year Here] between [All Band Member / Act Member Names Here] of
(hereinafter referred to as "The Artiste(s)") of the first part and of (hereinafter referred to as "The Manager") of the second part. IT IS NOW AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1) THE ARTISTE(S) hereby appoint The Manager to be the sole and exclusive manager and personal representative of the Artiste(s) services as Recording Artiste(s), Songwriter(s), and activities for Films, Stage, Radio, Television and the entertainment business generally as well as merchandising in connection therewith for a period of TWO YEARS from the date hereof provided that The Manager shall have the option of extending this agreement (save as to this option) by a further period of TWO YEARS upon giving to The Artiste not less than Three Months notice in writing prior to the expiry of the present term. 2)
THE MANAGER shall use every endeavour : a)
To advise The Artiste(s) as to their professional career at their request.
b) To negotiate agreements for The Artiste(s) in those branches of the entertainment field for which The Artiste(s) is suited by reason of their talent and ability. c) To negotiate for the disposition by The Artiste(s) in the entertainment field all such rights which The Artiste(s) may now or hereafter from time to time hold in connection with the above whether rights of copyright or otherwise. d) To arrange such publicity and advertising for The Artiste(s) as shall be expedient in connection with The Artiste's said services. 3)
THE ARTISTE shall:
a) Not employ or use anyone else to act as their Manager or personal representative for the purposes aforesaid during the period of this agreement or any extension thereof. b) Give The Manager immediate notice of and refer to them all enquiries for their services and any products thereof and for any of the said rights which they may now or from time to time hold whether rights of copyright or otherwise and inform such enquirers that The Manager is their sole Manager and personal representative. c) Unless prevented by unavoidable cause fulfil to the best of their ability and skill all engagements negotiated by The Manager on the Artiste's behalf pursuant to this agreement. d) Account to The Manager for all monies as may be paid to The Artiste(s) by third parties in respect of services provided under this agreement. 4) ALL MONIES payable and receivable in respect of The Artiste's services hereunder shall be paid to and received by The Manager who will on receipt of such payments pay to The Artiste(s) or as they may direct such monies after deduction of The Manager's remuneration hereunder and expenses properly incurred on behalf of The Artiste(s). 5) THE MANAGER shall keep proper accounts of all monies received or receivable as aforesaid and the Artiste(s) or their authorised agent shall be entitled upon giving reasonable notice to inspect such accounts. 6) IT IS hereby agreed that The Manager shall be the sole party to any agreement for the services of The Artiste(s) as aforesaid and shall be authorised to sign on The Artiste(s)' behalf, also that The Manager may nominate another person in writing who may sign on its behalf.
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7) THE MANAGER shall be entitled to be reimbursed in respect of all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of The Artiste(s), and The Artiste(s) shall be liable for all expenses in connection with Hotel Accommodation, Travelling, Clothing, Equipment, Publicity, Advertising and the like provided that in the event of The Manager wishing to appoint a publicity representative on behalf of The Artiste(s) it shall obtain The Artiste(s)' prior consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. 8) THE MANAGER shall be liable for all other expenses incurred by The Manager in connection with his management of The Artiste(s)' affairs, including any commissions or remuneration agreed with third parties by The Manager in respect of engagements for The Artiste(s) but excluding any expenses agreed or incurred by The Artiste(s) without the prior consent of The Manager. 9) NOTWITHSTANDING the determination of this agreement The Manager shall be entitled to its remuneration as aforesaid in respect of all engagements, contracts or bookings contracted or negotiated by The Manager prior to such determination on behalf of The Artiste(s) for the services of The Artiste(s) and duly completed by The Artiste(s). 10) IF DURING the term of this agreement The Artiste(s) shall fail or be unable to carry out his obligations hereunder whether by reason of mental or physical disability or otherwise then the term of this agreement shall be automatically extended by a period equivalent to the period or aggregate of periods of such failure or inability. 11) THE MANAGER shall have the right to assign the benefit of this agreement to any third party, firm or corporation, but shall be liable to The Artiste(s) in respect of its obligations hereunder. 12) IT IS hereby agreed that The Manager shall receive from The Artiste(s) remuneration in the sum of Twenty Five per cent of the Total Gross Income of The Artiste(s) from all sources in connection with The Artiste(s)' services in the entertainment industry, including any merchandising in connection therewith. [The Manager is registered for Value Added Tax (Number ) and the relevant tax at the prevailing rate must be added to his remuneration.] *delete if not applicable
I/We the undersigned acknowledge that I/We have read the above agreement, and agree that it will be adhered to in all detail, including any special clauses or appendices as are initialled by me/us. Signature: (for and on behalf of The Manager) Full Name:
Signature:
Full Name:
Signature:
Full Name:
Signature:
Full Name:
Signature:
(for and on behalf of The Artiste(s)) Witnessed by:
Witnessed By:
Address:
Address:
Occupation:
Occupation:
Date:
Date:
Signature:
Signature:
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ADDITIONAL CLAUSES (Any additional Clauses must be initialled by all Parties and acknowledged by the Witnesses)
Chris Bray - All Rights Reserved
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Notes: in the case of a Group or Act with more than one Member: Enter ALL NAMES at the beginning of the Contract, and a separate space for EACH SIGNATURE at the foot. All members must sign individually, at the same time, and in the presence of the same witnesses. If there is any concern about changes in the band's membership, it might be wise to add a clause allowing the membership to be changed in certain circumstances. The clause relating to VAT should be deleted if you are not VAT registered. Any queries, please contact: National Outdoor Events Association
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Sample Cancellation Letter - Artiste's Copy
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
[Artiste Contact Here] [Artiste Address Line 1 Here] [Artiste Address Line 2 Here] [Artiste Address Line 3 Here] [Artiste Address Line 4 Here] [Artiste Postcode Here] [Date here] Notice of Cancellation
It is with regret that we must confirm the cancellation of the following Contract: [Act Name Here] [Venue Name Here] [Engagement Date Here] Contract No: [Contract Number Here]
Reason for Cancellation: [Reason for cancellation here]
Yours Sincerely
[Name Here]
[Company / Partnership / Sole Trader legal details (registered address or address for service for example) here]
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Sample Cancellation Letter -
Client's Copy
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
[Client Contact Here] [Client Address Line 1 Here] [Client Address Line 2 Here] [Client Address Line 3 Here] [Client Address Line 4 Here] [Client Postcode Here] [Date here] Notice of Cancellation
It is with regret that we must confirm the cancellation of the following Contract: [Act Name Here] [Venue Name Here] [Engagement Date Here] Contract No: [Contract Number Here]
Reason for Cancellation: [Reason for cancellation here]
Yours sincerely,
[Name Here]
[Company / Partnership / Sole Trader legal details (registered address or address for service for example) here]
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Sample ‘7 Day’ Letter to be sent BEFORE Issuing a Summons
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
[Client Contact Here] [Client Address Line 1 Here] [Client Address Line 2 Here] [Client Address Line 3 Here] [Client Address Line 4 Here] [Client Postcode Here] [Date here] Dear [Client Contact Here], Outstanding Account - £ [Outstanding Amount Here] I regret to note that, despite previous reminders, payment of the above account is now more than [Days Overdue Here] days overdue. Whilst we appreciate your custom, I am sure that you will appreciate that this situation cannot be allowed to continue. I must therefore advise you that unless we receive full payment within 7 days of the date of this letter, we will be obliged to commence an action in the County Court for recovery of the outstanding amount. Should this prove necessary, you will have to pay not only the full amount due but also Interest pursuant to Section 69 of the County Courts Act 1984 from the Due Date to the Date of Settlement along with the costs of the action. This will considerably increase the amount that you will have to pay, and that amount will still be due even if payment is made after the action has commenced. You should also note that any Judgement given would be entered in the Register of County Court Judgements, which could make it difficult for you to obtain many things normally taken for granted including Credit, Mortgages, Hire Agreements, Banking and other Financial Services. I sincerely hope that this will not prove necessary and that we can continue our business relationship in the future. I look forward to receiving your payment by return.
Yours sincerely,
[Name Here]
[Company / Partnership / Sole Trader legal details (registered address or address for service for example) here]
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Sample Artiste Registration Form
COMPANY NAME HERE [Address Here] [Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email Here] Principal: [Agency Owner’s Name Here] VAT Registration Number: [Vat Number or ‘None’ Here]
Artiste Registration Form – Agency Representation Please complete this form (Block Capitals please) and return it as soon as possible
Act Details Name of Act:
Type of Act:
Style:
Number of Artistes:
Lineup:
Vocals/Harmonies:
Readers?: Yes
No
Demo available?: Yes Video available?: Yes
Able to Back Cabaret?: Yes No No
No
If Yes, Formats available: CD MiniDisc CD-ROM available?: Yes No
Minimum Fee Required: Is the Act VAT Registered?: Yes
Gross No
Tape
Nett
MP3
Other
Travel Radius:
………
miles.
If Yes, state VAT Number:
Does the act hold Public Liability Insurance?: Yes If Yes: Amount of Indemnity: £ Million
No Expiry Date:
Insurer:
(Please attach a copy of the Certificate of Insurance)
Has the act been known by any other Names?: Yes
No
If Yes please list:
Has any Member of the Act any outstanding Criminal Convictions (other than those that have become spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1984)?: Yes No If Yes, please attach details on a separate sheet. Description of Act if not Musical: Special Comments/Requirements:
Contact Details Contact Name:
Former Names(if applicable):
Address: Postcode: Day Telephone:
Evening Telephone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Website: Continued overleaf
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Sex: Male
Female
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
National Insurance Number:
Passport Number:
If a Company, please list the names of Directors: Please give a name to which any Cheques should be made Payable: If you wish to be able to received payments by BACS or direct Transfer, please give your Bank Details: Account Name: Bank:
Sort Code:
Account No:
Branch Address:
Declaration: This is an important and legally binding document. Sign it only if you wish to be bound by it. As the authorised representative of the Act named above I hereby apply for Registration with [Name of Agency Here] on a Non Exclusive Agency Representation basis. I give permission for the Agency to maintain my/our personal and business details in any Data Retrieval system (electronic or otherwise) and to distribute by any means necessary such of those details as may be necessary for the purposes of promoting and/or obtaining work for the Act or for meeting the requirements of any relevant Legislation. The Agency may indicate that they represent the Act in any and all promotional materials and advertising they deem necessary in order to promote the services of the Act. I acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Terms of Business of the Agency, and agree that the Act will adhere to those terms and to those contained in any contract issued in relation to any and all work arising out of our relationship. I understand that if the Act should wish to cease being represented by the Agency I can give a minimum of [Number of Days Here] days notice in writing. I understand that the Act will be required to honour any and all contracts negotiated and accepted prior to the expiry of such written notice. I undertake to ensure that any ongoing commissions or other financial remuneration due is paid to the Agency promptly and in accordance with their Terms of Business. I understand that the members of the Act are jointly and severally liable for any obligations arising out of this commitment. I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information given above is true and complete.
Signed:
Name:
Date:
(Authorised Signatory Only)
For Office Use Only Checked By:
On:
At:
ToB Supplied:
Date Accepted:
Source: Recommendation: Yellow Pages: Internet: Other: …………………………………………………..
Advertisement:
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Notes:
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