Getting Paid After a Gig: What NJ Law Says About Non-Payment Disputes
You did the gig. You set up the equipment, ran the sound, delivered the photos, coordinated the event — and now the client isn’t paying. The invoice is past due. Your messages are going unanswered. You’re wondering what your actual options are, and whether the amount is even worth pursuing. In New Jersey, performers and […]
When the Show Doesn’t Go On: Your Options When an Entertainment Contract Is Breached
The venue calls three days before the event. They’re closed — a pipe burst, a licensing issue, a change of management. Or the band confirms, shows up to load in, and the lead vocalist is sick. Or the photographer who shot your product launch delivers forty unusable files and goes dark. The show doesn’t go […]
How to Negotiate a Cancellation Policy That Protects You on Both Sides
Cancellation policies are the clause everyone skips until it’s too late. Clients want flexibility. Performers and vendors want security. The result is often a vague line in the contract — “deposits are non-refundable” — that answers none of the real questions when something actually goes wrong. A well-negotiated cancellation policy protects both sides. Here’s how […]
The 5 Clauses Every Performer Agreement Should Have — and What Happens When They’re Missing
Most people know they need a written contract before a performance or event. Fewer people know which clauses actually matter — and what happens when the wrong ones are missing or poorly drafted. Having spent years on both sides of these agreements before practicing law, the difference between a contract that works and one that […]
Do I Need a Written Contract for My DJ, Band, or Photographer? (Yes — Here’s Why)
You booked a DJ for your corporate event six months out. You agreed on a price, a playlist format, and a setup time — all over text message. Three weeks before the event, he stops responding. No contract. No deposit receipt. No recourse that doesn’t involve a small claims filing and a lot of frustration. […]