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Booking Agent vs. Band Manager: What’s the Legal Difference in Florida?
If you’re a musician in Florida, chances are you’ve worked with someone who helps you find gigs, negotiates show details, or collects payments. Maybe they call themselves a “manager,” “booking agent,” or “promoter.” But under Florida law, what matters isn’t the title, it’s what they actually do. Florida’s Talent Agency Act (Florida Statutes § 468.401–468.432)…
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Why Musicians in Florida Need to Understand Their Contracts
When you’re a musician, almost everything you do involves an agreement, sometimes written, sometimes spoken, sometimes just assumed. A friend books you for a gig and says, “I’ll pay you after the show.” A venue owner promises to “cover travel.” A producer says, “We’ll split everything fifty-fifty.” These moments might feel casual, but under Florida…
