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
You must register for GST once your turnover hits $75,000 a year — then you charge 10% GST and issue a Tax Invoice. Under that, GST is optional and you issue a plain invoice. Either way, always quote your ABN. More: the $75,000 GST threshold and do I need an ABN to invoice.
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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