What this is

Weddings and private functions, the highest yield stage in India. Also the highest risk for non-payment, scope creep and unauthorised recording.

What it looks like in practice

  • Fee structuring by notice period, location and exclusivity
  • Advance and escrow terms to protect payment
  • Recording and social media restrictions
  • Discretion and confidentiality terms

What you get

Deliverables, stated up front.

Included in scope

  • Private event rate structure
  • Contract template with payment protection
  • Recording and publicity restrictions
  • Confidentiality terms

Where it sits

Part of Live & Touring.

Tour architecture, festival programming and private stage strategy.

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Frequently asked

Private & Wedding, in plain terms.

What advance should I take?

Fifty per cent on signature, balance before performance. Post-event payment terms are where problems begin.

Can I restrict filming?

Yes, contractually, and you should. It is routinely omitted.

How are wedding fees set?

Location, date, set length, exclusivity and notice. Peak season and short notice both increase price materially.

In more depth

Highest yield, highest risk.

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Payment risk is the defining issue

Private event disputes are almost always payment disputes. Advance percentages and clear cancellation terms are the protection.

Notice period moves price more than anything

Short-notice bookings command substantially higher fees, and artists frequently do not price for it.

Recording restrictions need to be written

Performances appearing online without permission devalue future bookings and are preventable contractually.

Also in Live & Touring

Related services.

Concert TouringFestivals & PropertiesElectronic & DJCorporate Stages

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