When Life Happens: Your Paycheck vs. Acts of God
“Force Majeure” is French for “Superior Force.” It covers things like floods, riots, or global health crises. A primary obligation of the agency is to ensure your contract has a robust clause that protects your deposit if the show is canceled due to circumstances beyond your control.
Without this, a venue might try to claw back your deposit if their roof leaks. Your agent ensures that if you are “ready, willing, and able” to perform, you get paid.
The Bottom Line: You shouldn’t go broke because a venue’s generator failed. Your agent is your insurance policy.
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