For years the force majeure clause had been considered mere “boilerplate” – universal, ubiquitous and thus oft-overlooked wording – largely due to its implications only coming into effect in exceptional circumstances: volcano eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and the like. However, with the global pandemic providing just such a force majeure circumstance, the clause has been thrust into the spotlight in recent years, with the fate of many stakeholders in the live entertainment sector (in particular) being determined by its wording.

So what exactly is the effect of a ‘force majeure’ clause and how did American hip hop and rap sensation Lizzo score $5 million for a festival that never happened?

Keypoint media lawyer, Nick Weaser, details the effects of force majeure clauses in live entertainment contracts.

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