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Depends on the exact wording of the contract, if the artist signed the contract to appear with no escape clause such as illness, death or clause for moral or ethical reasons or say family emergency they are bound to the contract. As for the name change they may be able to refuse to perform, if the contract wording specifically protect their image, brand or the change impacts their artistic control and the name change no matter how slight is scene as problematic. All this depends on the specific terms of the contract and the relevant jurisdiction. The contract language will rule as will the interpretation of the person, judge or arbitrator who hears the case. Sorry if that doesn't answer your question but without seeing the contract it's the best I can do.
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it's too bad the dude did not play for the people that bought the tickets to see him, vs pulling out the last minute like that
be great if they made an example of him... for all this virtue signal bullshit... people probably traveled long and far to come see him play. ... hopefully he reimburses his fans for their expenses... but maybe his fans are ok with it all and applaud him for it.
if he was sick... no biggie, that shit happens all the time
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I'm no lawyer
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Didn't prince famously change his name to the symbol as a way to back out of his own record deal?
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It's really too bad to have politics enter everything!
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It is sad Yogers, but the artists are also taking a loss to express their feelings. Most if the fans understand it so far
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Ive represented lots of entertainers, Trust me everyone survives and continues to make money so I would not stress over it. Let the lawyers figure it out.
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Can they be sued? Technically, yes, anyone can file a lawsuit if they have the filing fee. But being sued and being held liable are two different things.
The venue would likely sue for "breach of contract", seeking 'damages'. However, the artists have a strong defense here: "Material Change". If they signed a contract to perform at the 'Kennedy Center' and the venue’s identity was fundamentally altered by a name change after the fact, they can argue the original agreement is void.
Most high-level contracts also include "Moral" or "Disrepute Clauses". These are intentionally broad to allow either party to sever ties if an association threatens their 'brand equity' or reputation. We see this all the time when sponsors drop athletes (like Ryan Lochte) for bad PR; it works both ways.
A court cannot force an artist to perform. That would violate the 13th Amendment's prohibition on involuntary servitude. The court can only order them to pay a exit fee or 'liquidated damages.'
This is about optics and negotiation. Both sides likely have insurance and 'exit' provisions in the fine print. At this level, it’s usually settled by lawyers behind closed doors rather than in a public courtroom.
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