Additional clarification(s):

Elton John appears on stage or in the official broadcast or stream; AND

Elton John actively and perceptibly contributes to a musical performance by singing (including audible lead or backing vocals), rapping, playing a musical instrument, DJ-ing, or conducting a live band; AND

Is either a scheduled performer, a guest appearance during another artist's set, or is formally announced as a performer by official event organizers or Elton John's official representatives.

Note: This Contract may resolve on the announcement of Elton John’s anticipated performance at Harry Styles 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. If an announced Elton John later withdraws from Harry Styles 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City, this will not affect the resolution of the Contract.

The following constitutes a performance and IS encompassed by the Payout Criterion:

A full solo performance of one or more songs.

A collaborative or joint performance in which Elton John is physically present and actively contributes musically.

A guest appearance during another artist's set in which Elton John performs at least one full verse, chorus, or musical segment.

A medley in which Elton John is present and actively performing, even if Elton John's portion is partial.

A performance in which Elton John performs entirely via an officially produced and sanctioned satellite feed, video link, or holographic display that is presented as part of the official live event program, provided that the performance is real-time or was produced specifically for and presented exclusively within Harry Styles 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.

A DJ set in which Elton John is the performing DJ operating equipment live, regardless of whether Elton John sings.

A pre-recorded performance segment presented as part of the official event program, provided it is attributed to Elton John by the official event organizers and presented as a performance (rather than a tribute, retrospective, or archival clip).

A performance that begins within the official event timeframe but extends beyond it due to scheduling overrun, provided the performance commenced during the official timeframe.

A performance at a rescheduled version of Harry Styles 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City where the reschedule occurs within one year of the original event date, pursuant to the postponement provisions below.