DJ CONTRACT
A dj contract between a provider and a client, ready to customize, send, and e-sign.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
DJ CONTRACT
An agreement between Northwind Studio and Acme Co covering the DJ services described below, including performance time, equipment, and the terms for the event.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
DJ CONTRACT
This agreement is entered into by Northwind Studio (the "DJ") and Acme Co (the "Client") for the engagement described below. It sets out the key terms, deliverables, fees, and acceptance required to move forward.
PERFORMANCE
4 hours
Contracted performance time at the event, plus setup and breakdown.
EQUIPMENT
Full setup
DJ controller, speakers, cabling, and dance-floor lighting included.
DEPOSIT
25%
Non-refundable deposit due on signature to hold the date.
The Client wishes to engage the DJ on the terms described in this contract. Both parties confirm they have the authority to enter this agreement and that it supersedes any prior verbal or written understanding on the same subject.
Northwind Studio
DJ CONTRACT
The engagement runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · PLANNING
Music brief call, do-not-play list, and confirmation of ceremony, first-dance, and special-request tracks.
PHASE 2 · EVENT DAY
Arrival two hours before start for setup and sound check, four-hour performance window, and coordination with the venue and photographer.
PHASE 3 · BREAKDOWN
Full breakdown and load-out of all equipment within 60 minutes of the last song, and a written follow-up to confirm delivery of any promised files.
Not included: additional performance hours, live musicians, uplighting or venue draping, and travel over 30 miles. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
DJ CONTRACT
The fees below cover the scope of work in the previous section. Payment terms are set out in the schedule that follows.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base performance fee (4 hours) | $1,800 | 1 | $1,800 |
| Additional performance hour | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| Travel and setup fee | $200 | 1 | $200 |
| Total | $2,300 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable deposit | 25% | $575 |
| Balance due 7 days before event | Balance | $1,725 |
| Additional hours | On the day | $300 each |
Cancellations more than 60 days before the event forfeit the deposit only. Cancellations within 60 days are billed at 100 percent unless the date can be rebooked.
Northwind Studio
DJ CONTRACT
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This agreement is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
EVENT DATE
EVENT VENUE
CLIENT
Acme Co
DJ
Northwind Studio
The DJ Contract template is a five-page document for putting an engagement between the DJ and the Client on paper before work begins. It carries an overview with stat cards, a three-phase scope of work, a fee table with a computed total and payment schedule, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, edit the scope and fees to match your engagement, and send. Merge fields handle the party details and date, and the last page collects the fields you need plus both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
What is the deposit policy? A 25 percent non-refundable deposit holds the date. The balance is due seven days before the event.
Can I extend performance time on the day? Yes — additional hours are billed at the rate in the fee table and can be added on the day if the DJ's schedule allows.
Do you take song requests? Yes — the music brief captures must-play and do-not-play lists, and on-the-night requests are accepted at the DJ's discretion.