Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for agents, venues, or other parties involved in the performance
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms about the standard of service provision in contracts, ensuring services are provided with reasonable care and skill
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, crucial for protecting the artist's performance rights and any recordings
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in contractual arrangements and venue accessibility requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the performance contract involves consumer transactions, such as ticket sales
Employment Rights Act 1996: May be relevant if the performance arrangement could be construed as an employment relationship rather than independent contracting
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and rest periods if the relationship has employment characteristics
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum payment requirements if the relationship is deemed employment
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes basic health and safety requirements for the performance venue and working conditions
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific health and safety management requirements and risk assessments
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Governs how personal data of the artist and other parties must be handled and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Live Music Act 2012: Specific legislation regarding live music performances and venue requirements
Licensing Act 2003: Governs venue licensing requirements and regulations for public performances
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Common Law Misrepresentation: Legal principles governing false statements or misrepresentations in contract formation
Common Law Remedies: Legal principles governing remedies available for breach of contract
