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- Contractor Agreement for Performers
This sample Contractor Agreement should be used when a performer is being contracted by someone else to perform in a production. If the performer is being engaged as an employee rather than a contractor, then Arts Law's Employment Agreement for Performers will be more appropriate. - Employment Agreement for Performers
This sample Employment Agreement can be used when a performer is being employed to perform in a production. It may also be adapted for other forms of employment. If the performer is being engaged as a contractor rather than an employee then Arts Law's Contractor Agreement for Performers will be more appropriate. - Performer's Ongoing Partnership Deed
This sample Performers Ongoing Partnership Deed should be used when a group of performers want to form a partnership for the purpose of putting on more than one show/project/performance (Production) on an ongoing basis. - One-off Performance Partnership Deed
This sample One-off Performance Partnership Deed should be used when a group of performers (dancers) want to form a partnership for the purpose of putting on a one-off show/project/performance (Production).