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Radius clause
A contract term that stops the artist playing nearby for a period around a show.
A radius clause is a term in a performance contract that stops the artist from playing other shows within a set distance of the venue for a set time before and after the date. It protects the promoter's ticket sales.
A typical clause names a distance and a window, such as a certain number of miles and days before and after the show, and festivals often have larger and longer radius clauses than clubs. Exceptions can sometimes be negotiated, like in-store appearances or private events.
Example
A festival contract bars public shows within 150 miles for 60 days before and 30 days after the festival. The agent can't book a club date in a nearby city the week before. (EXAMPLE terms.)
Tips
Read radius clauses before routing, note them next to the date, and ask the agent before adding any nearby show, even an unannounced one.