Resources for entertainers
Free guides, templates and practical advice to help you book more gigs, look professional and get paid faster.
Contracts
Contracts
How to Write a Performance Contract (Free Template)
Every paid booking deserves a contract. Here's exactly what to put in a performance agreement — in plain English — plus a template you can reuse.
7 min readContracts
DJ Booking Contract: What to Include
A solid DJ contract prevents disputes and protects your fee. Here's every clause to include — from set times to overtime — and how to get it signed fast.
7 min readGetting booked
Getting booked
How to Get More Gig Bookings From Your Website
Traffic is worthless if visitors don't enquire — and enquiries are worthless if you don't convert them. Here's how to turn your website into a booking machine.
7 min readGetting booked
Enquiry Follow-Up Email Templates That Convert
Most bookings are won on the follow-up, not the first reply. Here are proven email templates — and the timing — to convert more enquiries.
6 min readGetting paid
Getting paid
How to Take Deposits for Gigs (and Reduce No-Shows)
A deposit secures the date and weeds out time-wasters. Here's how much to take, when, and the easiest way to collect it online.
6 min readGetting paid
Get Paid Faster: Pay Links & Automation for Performers
Late payments drain your cash flow and your patience. Here's how pay links and a little automation get you paid faster — without the awkward chase.
6 min readPut these tips into action
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