If an artist/band cancels a performance what happens?

Question

I'm assuming if I have tickets to a concert and the performer cancels then I'll be refunded the FULL ticket cost, but does the artist get sued by the venue? How does the venue recoup the cost of a cancelled performance?

Answer 1

you wont get refunded the full cost, unless you bought the ticket at the boxoffice at the place the show was. if you bought it from ticketmaster they charge you a service fee and then a processing fee, and any other fees they can think of. but you will get the majority of it back. anywho, to play a show bands are awarded a certain amount of the money from ticket sales. in the show is cancelled then the money isnt paid out to the bands, and the venue doesnt actually lose any money, they just lost the potential to make money, the majority of the venue's revenue is from alcohol sales.

Answer 2

Depends on the reason for the cancellation. Also depends on the contract. This would all fall under the relevant contract law of whatever state the agreement was drawn up.

There are excuses in contract law to performance, such as "impossibility." Basically, if there's a good reason for the cancellation-- sickness or injury, perhaps-- then the artist is probably OK. If they just don't show up or if they decide to play somewhere else for more money, then they're probably in trouble and can be sued.

In drafting the agreement, both parties-- presumably through their attorneys-- would anticipate potential problems and would try to remedy the normal issues such as sickness. Perhaps in that circumstance the artist and the venue would attempt to reschedule-- if that doens't work it might just get cancelled, but-- since the venue would be out very little money-- they probably spent very little promoting that particular show-- there's probably not much in the way of damages.

Ultimately your questions is impossible to answer because we don't have all the facts. Generally speaking, though, if the artist comes in with "clean hands"-- that is, hasn't done anything wrong-- he's probably OK.

Answer 3

A) The Show Promoters reserves the right to cancel or reschedule shows. Therefore you cannot sue anyone.

B) In most cases, should this occur, they will work with you to reschedule, or refund your tickets.

C) Cost recovery is by scheduling another show.

Answer 4

In most cases they try to reschedule. If the artist will not try to make good on the show lawsuits probably follow.

Answer 5

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