Gigs, sessions, teaching or event performance — a musician's invoice should cover the performance, travel and any extras. This free template adds GST if you need it and your ABN, and downloads as a PDF.
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What to put on a musician invoice
Common lines on a musician's invoice include:
- Performance fee (per gig or per hour)
- Rehearsal or session time
- Travel and accommodation
- Equipment or PA hire
- Additional musicians / band members
- Booking deposit already paid
Plus the essentials every Australian invoice needs: your business name and ABN, the client's details, a unique invoice number and dates, the total (with 10% GST if you're registered), and your payment details. See how to write an invoice and the tax invoice requirements.
A tip for musicians
Take a deposit to hold the date for weddings and events, and record it against the final invoice. Most working musicians stay under the $75,000 GST threshold, so a plain invoice with no GST is usually fine — but check as you grow.
GST and your ABN
GST registration depends on your turnover and the work you do. For most businesses, the ATO registration threshold is $75,000 in current or projected annual GST turnover; ride-sourcing has a different rule. If you are GST-registered and the supply is taxable, show GST and use “Tax Invoice”. If you are not registered, use “Invoice” and do not charge GST. See our GST guide and ABN guide.
Worked musician invoice example
Example: live performance. The figures are illustrative, not recommended rates. Copy the descriptions into the Australian invoice generator and replace the quantities and prices with your own.
| Line item | Qty | Rate before GST | Amount before GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live set | 2 | $220.00 | $440.00 |
| Sound equipment hire | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Subtotal | $560.00 | ||
| GST at 10%, if registered and supply is taxable | $56.00 | ||
| Total including GST | $616.00 | ||
Make this useful for your client: Include the event date, venue and booking reference. If the client paid a deposit, show it against the total rather than invoicing it twice. If you are not registered for GST, use “Invoice”, set GST to zero, and remove the GST line. Check the ATO tax invoice requirements before sending a tax invoice.
For more detail, read the related musicians invoicing guide. Need to track event deposits and follow up final balances? InvoiceSonic, from the same team, handles sending and tracking; this site's free tool creates a PDF for you to send yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Do musicians need to charge GST?
Only if you turn over $75,000 or more a year. Many musicians are under the threshold and issue plain invoices with no GST.
What should a musician's invoice include?
Your name and ABN, the client or venue, the performance details and fee, any travel or extras, the total, and your payment details.
Is the musician invoice template free?
Yes — no signup, no watermark, unlimited invoices.
General information, not tax advice — check the ATO for your situation. Related: Freelancer · Sole Trader Invoice Generator.
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