Pre game tailgate talent agency for FB home games and 4 more items

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract to Corporate Sports Marketing LLC (CMS Nashville), a Tennessee-based company, for talent agency and performance booking services related to university football home game tailgate events. The contract, valued at $75,000, covers the procurement of seven separate country music artist performances during the Fall 2025 season, with each event to be held at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The contract period runs from September 6, 2025, to November 28, 2025.

The contract encompasses multiple service line items, including pre-game tailgate talent agency representation, independent contractor services for artist performance and booking, contract survival and termination services, agency of record responsibilities for seven tailgate events, and insurance and indemnification services. Each performance is expected to last between 30-45 minutes, with the university providing logistical support such as accommodations and transportation. The agreement allows for potential renewal for up to three additional one-year terms and includes provisions for artist name and likeness usage, with a 90/10 merchandise sales split favoring the performing artists.