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Performing Artist
Rights

Your comprehensive guide to performing in Malaysia. Venue contracts, fair pay, legal protections, and what to do when things go wrong.

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Interactive Tool

Venue Scenario Simulator

Select your venue and performance type to get a tailored breakdown of permits, fees, insurance, and contract essentials.

Select Venue Type

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Bar / Pub
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Festival
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Corporate Event
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Private Party
🎨
Gallery Opening

Select Performance Type

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DJ Set
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Live Band
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Solo Acoustic
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Dance
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Theatre / Spoken Word

Know Your Worth

Payment Calculator & Rate Card

Input your details to get a suggested fair rate range based on Malaysian market rates.

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Suggested Fair Rate

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Per Hour Rate

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Below Market Fair Rate Premium

Pre-Gig Essentials

"Know Before You Play" Checklist

Check off each item before your gig. Click any item to learn why it matters.

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Legal Pathways

"When Things Go Wrong" Decision Tree

Select your scenario to explore your legal options under Malaysian law.

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The venue cancelled last minute

You showed up or were ready, but they pulled the plug.

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They didn't pay you

You performed, but the money never came.

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Someone recorded your performance without permission

Your performance ended up online without your consent.

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You got injured during the performance

Faulty equipment, unsafe stage, or negligence caused harm.

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The promoter changed the terms

Different pay, different time slot, different scope than agreed.

Two Sides of the Coin

Rights vs Responsibilities

Every right comes with a responsibility. Click any card to flip it and see the legal basis.

Common Questions

Performer FAQ

Answers to the questions Malaysian performing artists ask most.

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