All new professionally revised, industry standard agreements, contracts and forms for the new millennium, 2002 and beyond.
This set includes contracts for Record Labels(Indie and others), Artist, Musicians, Managers, Producers, Composers, Songwriters, Promoters, Booking Agents, Distributors, Publishers and anyone else involved in music.
Designed to provide music professionals with customizable legal documents, all of the forms included in this set are simple and easy to use. Simply fill-in the blanks and sign!
There's no need to craft contract language from scratch, no need in spending hours retyping agreements and contracts that may not be right for you.
All of the contracts and agreements in this collection are complete and ready for use, and if needed each form can be easily personalized, customized, revised and put to use.
Here is a list of agreements, contracts and forms that are included in this collection as well as an explanation and suggested use for each.
1- Artist / Management Agreement
Agreement between Artist/Band and Manager. States the term of the contract, the duties of the Manager and what percentage of the Artist's/Band's gross earnings will be paid to the Manager.
2- Artist / Master Producer Agreement
Agreement between the Artist/Band and the Master Producer. This agreement states what percentage of an Artist's/Band's royalties will be paid to the Master Producer.
3- Artist / Producer Agreement
This is an agreement between the Arttist/Band. States the term of the contract, the duties of the Producer, what is expected from the Producer and the amount that will be paid for the Producer's services.
4- Artist Recording Agreement
This is an agreement between the Artist/Band and the Record Company. This form states the term of the contract, the number of recordings that are expected to be recorded by the Artist/Band, the rights of the Record Company (to sell, advertise, use the artist/band's name, etc.). This contract also states the duties of the artist, the amount of royalties that will be paid to the Artist/Band, when royalties will be paid and how often. This is a good agreement for Independent labels as well as established labels.
5- Artist Tech Rider
This contract states the requirements of the Artist/Band. Normally used when gigging/performing and states requirements such as number of changing rooms required, Technical staff necessary for setups, location where Artist's/Band's merchandising can be sold, lodging for performers and technical staff, Technical requirements (stage, lighting, sound, etc.) and more. This contract will prevent a lot of misunderstandings and is a must especially for those that plan on our are already performing and/or touring.
6- Booking Agreement
This agreement between the Artist/Band and the booking agent, states the location said Artist/Band agrees to perform at, date of performance, length of performance, type of engagement, and the wages to be paid to the Artist/Band. Additional terms can also be included
7- Booking Agreement II
Same as above, but simpler setup. Includes; The name of musicians, number of musicians, name and address of place of performance, dates of performance, times of performance, agreed upon wage, deposit and additional terms.
8- Broadcast Release
This contract between an Artist/Band and Broadcast company (radio station or Internet radio station, website, etc.) is usually used when an Artist/Band agrees to grant the Broadcast company a license to use their voice/likeness in radio drops, advertising and promoting Artist's/Band's appearance on the Progra
