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Well the only difference in the two contracts it that the more recent one states at the top "an agreement on the 14th August". nothing to say the original one is void. although between the first and this one, there's been about 5 more contracts where they made mistakes. for cancellation, it says,
"In the event of cancellation of this engagement by the Promoter for any reason (subject to any specific contrary provision in this Agreement), the Promoter shall be liable and bound to pay 100% of the agreed fee to the Artist as a cancellation charge.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, it is further agreed and understood that the Artist reserves the right to decline to perform on the night if in the Artist’s reasonable opinion the health & safety of the Artist is at risk as a result of negligence or non-compliance with the terms of this contract on the part of the Promoter or their contractors, including by way of example but not limited to such reasons as faulty or insufficient electrical power, inadequate or unsafe staging, inadequate crash barrier or water penetration, and in such circumstances the agents shall be entitled to retain 100% of the agreed fee on behalf of the Artist."
This doesn't sound good but surely because I didn't sign anything nor am I bound to the contract yet, it doesn't matter?