Music contracts for the music industry including composers, songwriters, concerts, recordings as well as distribution and marketing.Music Legal Contracts

Songwriter(s) – Publisher Agreement – Royalties

Songwriter(s) – Publisher Agreement (Copyright Assignment)

Songwriter(s) Name: ____________________________________________ (Print Names) _____________________________________________ Music by: ______________________________________________________ Lyrics by: _______________________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Publisher(s) Name: _______________________________________________ Publisher Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement the band, Indie band, singer, vocal group, choral group or musical publisher, or any person who will publish the Composition commercially for profit herein is called the “Publisher”. Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Publisher and/or Production Company (herein called the “Publisher”) and the above named and below signed Songwriter(s) (herein are called the “Songwriter”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Songwriter and the above named and below signed Publisher agree as follows: 1. The Songwriter agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his/their possession which relate to the Project. 2. The Songwriter hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to the Publisher, its, heirs, successors and assigns, the above named original musical Composition written and composed by the Songwriter. 4. The Songwriter hereby covenants, represents and warrants that: (i) the above named Composition hereby sold is an “Original Composition”; and, (ii) neither above named Composition nor any part thereof infringes upon the title of the literary or musical property nor the Copyright in any other Composition: and, (iii) that she/he/they is/are the sole Writer and Songwriter and the sole Owner thereof and of all the Rights therein; and, (iv) has not sold, assigned, licensed, set over, transferred, hypothecated nor mortgaged any Right, Title or Interest in or to . . . . continued 12. The Publisher agrees to publish the above mentioned musical Composition in saleable form within ________________________________________________ (weeks, months, year) after the receipt of lead sheet of the above named Composition. Should the Publisher fail to do so, the Songwriter shall have the Right, in writing, by registered mail, to demand the return of such unpublished Composition, whereupon. . . . continued

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Accountant- Client Retainer Contract

No matter what area of music you are involved in you must have good Accounting advice. Always remember that in most jurisdictions you must file tax returns annually.

Accountants have a fiduciary duty to their clients. This means the Accountant should be putting the client’s interests first, ahead of what is convenient or profitable for the Accountant.

Before retaining an Accountant, you should carefully review the Retainer Agreement. The rate an Accountant charges is often negotiable and many Accountants charge a lesser rate to low-budget independent musicians and singer/vocalists. Communication can be by email.

This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, eighteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Accountant-Client Retainer/Services Contract

Client Name: __________________________________________________ (Print Names) Accountant Name: ______________________________________________ Accounting Firm: _______________________________________________ Project Name: _________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement the independent Filmmaker is called the “Producer”. This Accountant-Client Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and undersigned, “Client”, and above named and undersigned “Accountant”. 1. This Agreement will not take effect, and the Accountant will have no obligation to provide Accounting services, until the Client returns a signed copy of this Agreement and pays the deposit called for under Clause 5 below. 2. The Client hires the Accountant to provide accounting services in connection with the above named Project. The Accountant shall provide those accounting services reasonably required to represent the Client, including filing any and all government required returns, and the Accountant shall take reasonable steps to keep the Client informed of progress in any and all work and to respond to Client’s inquiries. 4. The Client shall be truthful with the Accountant, cooperate with the Accountant, keep the Accountant informed of developments, abide by this Agreement, pay the Accountant’s bills on time and keep the Accountant advised of the Client’s . . . continued

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Agency Booking Agreement

An independent Producer or Promoter will often hire talent and entertainers for concerts and gigs through the services of a Talent Agency. In the music world, booking agents are different from talent managers. Booking agents are the people that actually book shows for the artists they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the promoters of the shows. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist’s requirements.

This is an extensive ten page, twenty-nine legal clause music contract including but not limited to the following music contract Clauses: confidentiality, consumption of drugs and alcohol, compensation, copyright non-infringement, entertainer merchandise sales, parking, dressing rooms and security.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Producer/Promoter and the Agent is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other music contract clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Agency Booking Agreement

Talent Name: _____________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Instruments Played: ________________________________________________ Agent: ___________________________________________________________ Agency: _________________________________________________________ Producer: ________________________________________________________ Production Company: ______________________________________________ Project: __________________________________________________________ (concert, record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, commercial, private party etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Talent and Agent (herein called the “Talent”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Gig”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Talent and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Talent will perform at the Gigs on the dates and times listed in Appendix “A”. 2. Breaks are as agreed with the Producer before the Gig, or as necessary during the Gig. Minimum breaks are 10 minutes every hour. 3. The Talent shall provide her/his own instruments as recorded above for the Gig. The Talent hereby warrants that her/his instruments are of durable and suitable quality for the Gig. Requirements for electrical outlets, pianos etc. are listed in Appendix “B”. 4. All light and sound equipment and personnel necessary for smooth functioning of the Gig is the sole responsibility of the Producer. Light and sound requirements for the Talent are listed in Appendix “C”. 5. Consumption of Drugs or Alcohol before or during the Talent’s time on the Gig and or creating a nuisance that interrupts the Gig in any manner whatsoever will command immediate dismissal from the set and Gig. 6. The Producer shall at all times have complete supervision, direction, and control over the services of the Talent on this Gig and expressly reserves the Right to control the manner, means, and details of the performance of the services by the Talent. 7. The Talent shall not sign any contracts for or on behalf of . . . continued 16.The Producer shall be entitled to advertise and promote the appearance of the Talent at the Gig. The Talent acknowledges that the Producer will rely on the terms hereof in all such promotions and advertising and in the brochures to be printed setting forth the names, dates and times of all Gigs to be held at . . . continued

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Agency Booking Agreement – Minor Talent

Minor Talent
(Parent/Guardian Signature)

An independent Producer or Promoter will often hire talent and entertainers for concerts and gigs through the services of a Talent Agency. In the music world, booking agents are different from talent managers. Booking agents are the people that actually book shows for the artists they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the promoters of the shows. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist’s requirements.

This is an extensive ten page, twenty-nine clause legal music contract including but not limited to the following Clauses: confidentiality, consumption of drugs and alcohol, compensation, copyright non-infringement, entertainer merchandise sales, parking, dressing rooms and security.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Producer/Promoter and the Agent is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

When booking Minor Entertainers the Producer/Promoter should sign a separate music contract Agreement with each and every Minor Entertainer/Performer.

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Agency Booking Agreement Minor Talent (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Talent Name: ________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Instruments Played: ________________________________________________ Parent Guardian: __________________________________________________ Agent: ___________________________________________________________ Agency: _________________________________________________________ Producer: ________________________________________________________ Production Company: ______________________________________________ Project: __________________________________________________________ (concert, record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, commercial, private party etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Minor Talent and Agent (herein called the “Minor Talent”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Gig”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Minor Talent and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Minor Talent will perform at the Gigs on the dates and times listed in Appendix “A”. 2. Breaks are as agreed with the Producer before the Gig, or as necessary during the Gig. Minimum breaks are 10 minutes every hour. 3. The Minor Talent shall provide her/his own instruments as recorded above for the Gig. The Minor Talent hereby warrants that her/his instruments are of durable and suitable quality for the Gig. Requirements for electrical outlets, pianos etc. are listed in Appendix “B”. 4. All light and sound equipment and personnel necessary for smooth functioning of the Gig is the sole responsibility of the Producer. Light and sound . . . continued Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees: The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Talent, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his/their present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns grant that: 25. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship . . . continued

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Agency Management Agreement

(Musician, Singer, Band, Group)

An Entertainer in the music industry can benefit from the services of a professional and reputable, working booking Agency. In the music world, agents are different from talent managers. Agents are the people that actually book shows for the Musician, Singer, Band and Group they represent. They make all of the arrangements with the Promoters of the Concerts and Gigs. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist’s requirements.

This is an extensive five page eighteen clause legal music contract including but not limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, exclusive agency clause, agent’s duties and compensation, drugs and alcohol clause, arbitration and termination. The Independent Entertainer is not employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Agency.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Entertainer and the Agent is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our legal music contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two form of this music contract Agreement. There is a music contract for minor musicians, singers and dancers who have not reached the age-of-majority in your jurisdiction. The minor’s music contract includes a Parental/Guardian signature. The second music contract is for all others.

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Agency Management Agreement Minor Entertainer – Parent/Guardian Signature

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Agency Management Agreement (Musician, Singer, Band, Group)

Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Management of Entertainer: _________________________________________ Agency Name: ____________________________________________________ Agency Representative: ____________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the “Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Agency (hereafter called the “Agency”). The Agency is a going concern that specializes in booking Entertainers for pay. Be it known that the Agency is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Entertainer and that the Agency has the business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Entertainer in the furtherance of her/his/their career. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Entertainer and the above named and below signed Agency Representative agree as follows: 1. The Entertainer hereby employs the Agency as the Entertainer’s sole and exclusive Agent (and adviser) for the term commencing on _____________ 20__ and continuing thereafter for a period of ________________________________ (days/weeks/months/year(s). 2. This Agreement is effective throughout: ________________________________________________________________. (County, State, Province, Country, World, etc.) 3. The Agent’s duties shall be the following: (i) to use all reasonable diligence and make all reasonable efforts to assist the Entertainer in negotiating for and procuring employment wherever the Entertainer’s services may become available to accept such employment; and, (ii) whenever reasonably requested so to do by the Entertainer, to consult with, counsel, advise and assist the Entertainer in all matters relating . . . continued

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Agreement to Dissolve Musicians General Partnership Agreement

Agreement to Dissolve Musicians General Partnership

When Partners decide to dissolve a Partnership they may need to resolve outstanding issues, including the division of partnership property.

This Dissolution of General Partnership Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Agreement to Dissolve Musicians General Partnership

General Partner: __________________________________________ (Print Names) General Partner: __________________________________________ General Partner: __________________________________________ Project Name: ___________________________________________________ Project Genre: ___________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production) 1. The General Partners names mentioned above shall be known as the “General Partners” in this Dissolution Agreement. 2. This Dissolution of the General Partnership is to dissolve General Partnership Agreement previously signed by the above named General Partners regarding their involvement with the above named “Project”. 3. Any and all historical data, photographs, audio tapes, literature, films, videos including costumes and sets and any and all Equipment purchased during the General Partnership with funds from and/or for and on behalf of the General Partnership and to do with the above named Project shall be distributed and become the property of the General Partners as detailed in Appendix “A”. 4. Copyright for the Project shall be held by the General Partner(s) named: __________________________________________________ in the percentage(s) of __________________________________________%. 5. The above named General Partners shall have the Right to inspect and copy the books and records maintained by the General Partnership Accountant and/or Accounting Firm. And the General Partners shall retain the services of a Certified (Public) Accountant to prepare a . . . continued 14 Any controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Dissolution Agreement or the validity, construction or performance of this Dissolution Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration before a single Arbitrator. The General Partners shall have the Right to engage in pre-hearing discovery in connection with such arbitration . . . continued

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Artist – Producer Agreement One Time Compensation Exclusive Commercial Recording Contracts

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Artist – Producer/Recording Company Agreement – Royalties (Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract)

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Recording Producer: _______________________________________________ Recording Producer Representative: __________________________________ Recording Studio Location: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Recording Producer (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Artist and Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Recording”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby signs the Artist to an “exclusive commercial recording services” Agreement for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance Recordings of her/his/their musical talents and services for commercial purposes, including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and Recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future. 2. This agreement shall remain in effect from ___________________ 20 ___ until _____________________ 20___. During this period of time the Artist will, at mutually convenient times, attend, perform and record at the Producer’s Recording studios for the purpose of Recording the above named Project. The Producer may at her/his/their pleasure and/or opinion add and delete Recordings under this Agreement at any time. 3. The Artist agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Recordings and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor . . . continued 5. The Artist will be ready, willing, able and prepared for any and all rehearsal sessions and Recording sessions. The Artist hereby warrants that her/his/their instrument(s) is/are adequate and of durable and suitable quality for the Project. The Artist agrees and stipulates, that the Recordings of the compositions designated shall include the Artist’s obligation to . . . continued 10. The Artist fully understands and agrees that during the period of this Agreement the Artist will not perform for any other person, firm or corporation, for the purpose of producing commercial sound records, and further that after the expiration of this Agreement the Artist will not record for . . . continued

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Artist Producer Agreement exclusive royalties

Working in coordination with an Artist, Band or group the recording Master Producer’s obligation is to create a song or tune of music in accordance with a vision for a single, album or CD. The Producer controls the recording sessions, guiding and orchestrating the artists and musicians, organizing and scheduling the production budget and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes.

The modern day digitally competent Producer using her/his computer may be entirely responsible for writing, performing, recording and arranging the material. These technocrats are in many changing the role of the traditional recording studio in that an entire album/CD can be created and recorded from the Producers home studio.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a six page, sixteen clause legal music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, compensation, freedom to contract, independence, and arbitration.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contracts the compensation for the artist is royalties. The second music contract is a one time compensation/payment for the artist’s recording services.

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Artist-Master Producer Agreement Non-Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract One Time Compensation

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Artist-Master Producer Agreement – Royalties Non-Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Master Producer: _________________________________________________ Record Company: ________________________________________________ Recording Studio Location: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Artist and/or Artist Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”) and the above named and below signed Master Producer (herein called the “Master Producer”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Recording”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Master Producer agree as follows: 1. This Agreement commences on ______________________ 20 ______ and continues for the period as long as the Artist is entitled to Royalty monies from the Record Company. 2. The Artist and the Master Producer agree to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his/their possession which relate to the Project. 3. The Artist warrants that she/he has signed a recording contract with the above named Record Company that includes Royalty payments. Details of the Agreement Royalties . . . continued

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Artist-Producer Agreement – Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract

Exclusive Commercial Recording Contracts

Working in coordination with an Artist, Band or group the recording Master Producer’s obligation is to create a song or tune of music in accordance with a vision for a single, album or CD. The Producer controls the recording sessions, guiding and orchestrating the artists and musicians, organizing and scheduling the production budget and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes.

The modern day digitally competent Producer using her/his computer may be entirely responsible for writing, performing, recording and arranging the material. These technocrats are in many ways changing the role of the traditional recording studio in that with modern electronics an entire album/CD can be created and recorded from the Producer’s home studio.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a six page, sixteen clause legal music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, exclusive commercial recording service, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, rehearsal/recording times, quality of service, compensation, distribution rights, force majeure. etc. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract has royalties for compensation. The second music contract Agreement is a one time compensation/payment for the Artist’s recording services.

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Artist-Producer Agreement – Minor Artist Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract Parent Guardian Signature

Minor Artist
Exclusive Commercial Recording Contracts
Parent/Guardian signature

Working in coordination with an Artist, Band or group the recording Master Producer’s obligation is to create a song or tune of music in accordance with a vision for a single, album or CD. The Producer controls the recording sessions, guiding and orchestrating the artists and musicians, organizing and scheduling the production budget and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes.

The modern day digitally competent Producer using her/his computer may be entirely responsible for writing, performing, recording and arranging the material. These technocrats are in many changing the role of the traditional recording studio in that an with modern electronics entire album can be created and recorded from the Producer’s home studio.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.

The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

This is a six page, twenty clause legal music contract Agreement. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, exclusive commercial recording service, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, rehearsal/recording times quality of service, compensation, distribution rights, force majeure, etc.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Minor Artist receives Royalties for services rendered. The second music contract Agreement the Minor Artist receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Assignment of Interest Release – Partner Expelled

(Partner Expelled from Agreement) Short Form

There are moments in an occasional business relationship where it is felt by the other Partners that a Named Partner is to be ejected from the Partnership. This is a serious business move. Your Lawyer and Accountant should be advising the Partners.

This Assignment of Interest and Release has a clause stating the reason for expulsion of the Partner, the compensation to be received for expulsion and an assignment of Rights amongst other clauses.

This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a “Short Form” four page, eight clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Assignment of Interest and Release – Notarized (Partner Expelled from Agreement)

Partner being Expelled: ____________________________________________ (print names) Date of Expulsion from Partnership: __________________________________ Original Partnership Name: ________________________________________ Date of Origin Partnership Agreement: _______________________________ Remaining Partners Names: _______________________________________ New Partnership Name: ___________________________________________ 1. This Agreement is between the above named Partner being expelled from the Partnership (hereafter called the “Expelled Partner”), and the above named remaining partners (herein after called the “Remaining Partners”), to assign the Interests of the Expelled Partner and to Release the Expelled Partner from the Partnership. 2. The reason(s) for the expulsion of the Expelled Partner are detailed in Appendix “A” attached. NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES THAT in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions hereafter set out, the parties hereto agree as follows: 3. The Expelled Partner understands that she/he shall receive ______________ compensation for her/his share/interest in the Original Partnership at the Date of Expulsion. 4. The Expelled Partner further understand that by accepting this one time compensation and granting this permission the Expelled Partner is transferring the assets and liabilities of the Partnership to the Remaining Partners: and is irrevocably giving up all rights and claims to monetary compensation and or any other compensation of any kind now and for any future uses of the new Partnership or the Partnership Remaining Partners and/or future Partners, heirs, successors or assigns. 5. The Expelled Partner agrees that that she/he shall keep confident and will not disclose any information owned or licensed by and/or used by . . . continued

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Broad Rights License – Motion Picture-TV

Broadcast Rights Motion Picture

Non-Exclusive

A valuable source of income for composers, songwriters, musicians and singer/vocalists who are owners or part-owners of their composition is the use of their composition in a motion picture.

This seven page, nineteen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; territories licensed, royalties, synchronization rights, exhibition, reproduction rights for home use and arbitration.

This music contract Agreement between the composition owner(s) and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Broad Rights License Motion Picture Non-Exclusive Royalties

Composition Owner(s): _____________________________________________ (Print Names) Composition: _____________________________________________________ Music by: ________________________________________________________ Lyrics by: ________________________________________________________ Motion Picture: ____________________________________________________ Producer: ________________________________________________________ Production Company: ______________________________________________ Territories: _______________________________________________________ Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer representing the above named Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Composition Owner(s) (herein called the “Owner”), for the use of the above named Composition in the above named Motion Picture (herein called the “Picture”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Owner and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Owner hereby grants to the Producer her/his/their/its successors and assigns the non-exclusive Right, License, privilege and authority to record, dub and synchronize on film or videotape in each country of the above named Territories detailed in Appendix “A” attached hereto, the use of the Composition in synchronization or in timed-relation with the Motion Picture, but not otherwise, and to make copies of such records and import said recordings and/or copies thereof into any country throughout the Territories, and to exhibit, distribute, exploit, market and . . . continued 5. The Owner hereby grants to the Producer the non-exclusive Right and License to publicly perform for profit or non-profit and authorize others so to perform the Composition in the exhibition of the Motion Picture to audiences in motion picture theatres and other places of public entertainment where motion pictures are customarily exhibited in the above named Territories, including the Right to Televise, including via the Internet, the . . . continued 8. The Owner hereby grants to the Producer, in each country of the Territories, the non-exclusive Right to cause or authorize the fixing of the Composition embodied in the Motion Picture on audio-visual contrivances of the Motion Picture such as video cassettes, video tapes, video-records, Compact Discs, DVDs and similar compact audio-visual . . . continued 12. The recording and performing Rights hereinabove granted include such Rights for air, screen and television and Internet trailers solely for the advertising and exploitation of the Motion Picture. The Producer shall have the Right to utilize the Composition in advertisements . . . continued

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Broadcast Recording Agreement – Artist-Broadcaster Promotional Consideration – Royalties

Broadcast Recording Agreement

Artist-Broadcaster Promotional Consideration

As an independent band, independent singer or independent musician you will have Master Recordings from your studio or live performances that you will want to have airplay on the radio, satellite or internet by a Broadcaster. Your visit may include a performance.

This six page, twelve clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; broadcast right, suitable airplay material, promotion, compensation, and reversion rights.

The music contract Form of this music contract grants the Rights to the broadcast while the Performer retains any and all Rights to the content. This music contract Form will be used for the promotional visit to a radio broadcast for a one time talk appearance.

This music contract Broadcast Recording Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are four Forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement Royalties are earned for the artist’s performance. The second music contract Agreement is the short form. The third music contract Agreement there is no compensation for the artist’s performance. The fourth music contract Agreement there is a one time compensation/payment for the artist’s performance.

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Broadcast Recording Agreement Artist – Broadcaster Promotional Consideration (No Compensation)

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Broadcast Recording Agreement Artist – Broadcaster Promotional Consideration (One Time Compensation)

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Broadcast Recording Agreement Artist – Broadcaster Promotional Consideration (Royalties)

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Broadcasting Company: _____________________________________________ Broadcaster Representative: _________________________________________ Broadcast Program: _______________________________________________ Project/Promotion:_________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Broadcaster representing the above named Broadcasting Company (herein called the “Broadcaster”) and the above named and below signed Artist(s) and Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”), for the above named Project/Promotion (herein called the “Project”) to be broadcast on the above named Program (herein called the “Program”). Herein the term Broadcast includes Radio, Television, Internet and Satellite transmissions and/or any other means of transmission to the viewing and/or listening public. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Broadcaster agree as follows: 1. The Artist hereby agrees to perform for the Broadcaster for the purposes of recording a Performance. The Artist hereby grants permission to record Artist’s Performance for the sole purpose of re-broadcast at the dates and location detailed in Appendix “A” attached hereto. 2.The Artist may choose the material suitable for airplay by notifying the Program within _______________________________ days of the date of performance. It is the sole discretion of the Broadcaster if any of the material is suitable or unsuitable for airplay. . . continued 4. All Recordings and all cassettes and other reproductions made therefrom together with the performances embodied therein, shall be entirely the property of the Broadcaster, free from any claims whatsoever by the Artist or any person deriving any . . . continued 6. Each and every time the Program is sold to any and all re-transmission companies whether by any radio, television, internet or satellite station the Artist shall receive a Royalty of _______________________________ percent of the fee received . . . continued 11. The Broadcaster agrees that ___________________________________ (days, weeks, months, years), after the first broadcast of the Program, the Artist shall have the option to purchase the . . . continued

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Broadcast Release Artist – Broadcaster (Short Form)

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Co-Production Agreement – Music Project

Co-Production Agreement

Music Project

An Independent music Producer/Director/Investor may find it convenient to work with another/multiple Producer(s) to Co-Produce a music Project. It is important to know your Co-Producer’s experiences before negotiating.

One of the first music contract negotiating points is the role and obligations of each Co-Producer in production of the Project. Another music contract consideration amongst others is the ownership share and benefits from the production of the Project and the financial risk of each Co-Producer.

This is a comprehensively drafted four page, twelve clause legal music contract with music contract Clauses regarding but not limited to: budgeting for the Project, consultative and administrative duties, Project distribution and arbitration.

This music contract Agreement between the independent music Co-Producers is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Co-Production Music Project

Producer(s) Name: ______________________________________________ (Print Names) _____________________________________________ Producer Company: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Producer(s) Name: _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Producer Company: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Project Name: ___________________________________________________ Project Genre: ___________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, song, CD, music DVD, etc) Herein this Agreement the Independent Music Producer is called the “Producer”. 1. The Producers named above and signed below (hereafter called the “ Co-Producers”) will use their/its best efforts to obtain financing for the production financing for the above named Project and shall exercise sole and exclusive control over the disbursement of monies for all production, marketing and distribution expenses. 2. The Co-Producers shall arrange for the facilities, equipment and personnel needed for the production of the Project, within the limits of the budget as set profit sharing, forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto. Nothing in this Agreement . . . continued 8. The Co-Producers are entering into this Agreement as independent contractors, and neither Party shall have the Right to bind the other . . . continued 11. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of ________________________________________________________________ (county, state, province, country), applicable to agreements executed and to be wholly performed therein. The Parties shall have the Right to engage . . . continued

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Composer Collaboration Contract

Music and Lyrics

Two or more composers/songwriters working together on a song or music should have a signed Collaboration Agreement regarding the words/lyrics and music.

This is a comprehensively drafted six page, twenty-three legal clause music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: completion of the composition, income sharing, revisions, departure of a collaborator, addition of a new collaborator, Rights transfer, notices and dispute resolution.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Composer-for-hire and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Composer Collaboration Agreement Music and Lyrics

Music Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ (Print Names) Lyrics Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) The above named and below signed Composers (herein called the Composer individually and the “Composers” collectively) desire to collaborate in the composing of the above named Composition (herein called the “Composition”). on the terms hereinafter set forth. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named Composers agree as follows: 1. The Composers hereby undertake to collaborate in the composing of a certain original Composition. 2. The Composers shall collaborate in the composing of the Composition and upon completion thereof shall be the Joint Owners of the Composition sharing all Rights equally, or as agreed, recorded and signed in Appendix “A”. 6. Any contract for the sale or other disposition of the Composition, where the Composition has been completed by the Composers in accordance herewith, shall require that the composing credits shall be equally shared . . . continued 11. If either/any Composer(s) shall be unavailable for the purposes of collaborating on such revision, then the Composer(s) who is available shall . . . continued

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Composer Contract

Composer-for-Hire
Music and Lyrics

A Producer may require a Composer for a Project. The composer-for-hire may be requested to write music and/or lyrics for a television jingle, radio music commercial, music for a play, movies, short films, etc.

This is a comprehensively drafted twelve page, twenty-eight legal clause music contract with Music clauses regarding but not limited to: confidentiality, duties of composer, services being hired, compensation or royalties, rights as to title, changes, modifications and additions, assignment, force majeure, failure to perform and dispute resolution.

The Independent Composer-for-hire is not employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer, nor of the Production Company nor any other company or person affiliated with the Producer in any manner whatsoever.

Signing this music contract the independent Composer-for-hire is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Composer-for-hire and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract the composer-for-hire is paid a one time compensation for services rendered. The second music contract the composer-for-hire receives royalties.

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Composer Contract – Royalties (Composer-for-Hire) Music and Lyrics

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Composer Contract One Time Compensation (Composer-for-Hire) Music and Lyrics

Music Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ (Print Names) Lyrics Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Producer Name: __________________________________________________ Production Company: _____________________________________________ Project Name: ____________________________________________________ Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Composer(s) (herein called the Composer individually and the “Composer(s)” collectively). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Composer(s) and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby employs the Composer(s) to write, compose, orchestrate, arrange, adapt, and conduct the recording of the musical score (herein called the “Score”) to be used by the Producer as the soundtrack (herein called the “Soundtrack”) of the above named Project. 2. The Composer agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his/their possession which relate to the Project. 8. The Composer shall comply promptly, diligently and faithfully with all requirements, directions and requests and with all rules and regulations made by the Producer in connection with the conduct of its business; to perform and render services conscientiously and to the full extent of the Composer’s ability and as instructed by the Producer in all matters, including . . . continued 16. The Composer fully understands that as Composer-for-hire, the Producer, as the Composer’s employer-for-hire, is and will be the Owner and Proprietor, exclusively and perpetually, of all Rights of ever kind and character whatsoever, whether or not such Rights are now known, in existence or contemplated, throughout the universe, in and to the Composer’s services . . . continued

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Concert /Gig Contract Minor Performer – No Compensation (Parent/Guardian signature)

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Concert/Gig contract for Pay Minor Performer (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Performer Name: ___________________________________________ (Print Names) Parent/Guardian name: ___________________________________________ Manager Name: ________________________________________________ Promoter(s) Name: ______________________________________________ Promoter Company: _____________________________________________ Concert/Gig Date ________________________________________, 20 ____ Concert/Gig location: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ The Independent Band, Independent Singer(s), Independent Musician(s) and Independent Artists herein this Agreement are the “Minor Performer”. This Concert/Gig Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and below signed Promoter(s) and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter”), and the above named and below signed Minor Performer(s) and Manager (hereafter called the “Minor Performer”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Promoter hereby engages the Minor Performer as an “Independent Minor Performer” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Minor Performer hereby accepts such engagement. 1. The Promoter hereby engages the Minor Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Concert/Gig (hereafter called the “Gig”), to perform such activities as required by the Promoter and detailed in Appendix “A. 2. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Minor Performer on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Minor Performer shall have the Right to inspect the Promoter’s insurance coverage before any and all activities detailed in . . . continued Parent/Guardian: The undersigned Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority, that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship set forth below to the Minor Performer, and has the full Right and Authority to contract on behalf of the Minor Performer . . . continued

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Concert/Gig Contract

(Promoter Insurance)

The principal reason for a concert is the opportunity for the musicians and singers to perform in front of an audience while even the most purely artistic of endeavors will see gains. Concerts provide musicians and singers much needed exposure to the buying public. An attendee/fan will probably see the musicians and singers perform again if the concert was worthwhile and may even purchase performer merchandise. Recording artists usually go on tours to promote record sales and introduce their fans to new musical compositions and new merchandise.

This is a comprehensively drafted nine page, twenty-0ne clause legal music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: liability insurance drugs and alcohol, compensation, promotion, parking and dressing rooms.

This music contract Agreement between the independent musician/singer/band and the Promoter is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract the performer is paid for services rendered. The second music contract the performer is not compensated in the form of cash funds but benefits from exposure of the performer’s talents at the concert/gig.

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Concert/Gig Contract – Minor Performer

(Promoter Insurance)
Minor Performer
Parent/Guardian Signature

The principal reason for a concert is the opportunity for the musicians and singers to perform in front of an audience while even the most purely artistic of endeavors will see gains. Concerts provide musicians and singers much needed exposure to the buying public. An attendee/fan will probably see the musicians and singers perform again if the concert was worthwhile and may even purchase performer merchandise. Recording artists usually go on tours to promote record sales and introduce their fans to new musical compositions and new merchandise.

This is a comprehensively drafted nine page, twenty clause music legal contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: liability insurance drugs and alcohol, compensation, promotion, parking and dressing rooms.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

This Agreement between the independent musician/singer/band and the Promoter is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two form of this Agreement. The first contract the Minor is paid for performing at the concert/gig. The second contract the Minor receives no cash compensation but is benefited with the exposure of their talent at the concert/gig.

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Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider – Entertainer Performance Contract

Entertainer Performance Contract

An Artist, band or group will want advanced control over many aspects of her/his/their appearance and performance at a concert or Gig.

This comprehensively drafted eleven page, twenty-six clause music contract Agreement includes but is not limited to the following legal music contract clauses: dressing/Green rooms, parking, security and privacy, compensation, promoter insurance, rehearsals and technical staff including stage hands, lighting, sound and publicity.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Promote is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider Entertainer Performance Contract

Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Agency/Management of Entertainer: ___________________________________ Promoter Name: __________________________________________________ Promoter Company: _______________________________________________ Gig Date: _______________________________________________________ Performance location: _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Promoter and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter ”). The Entertainer requests and the Promoter agrees to provide the following technical arrangements necessary before, during and after the performance at the above named Gig. 1. The Promoter hereby warrants that the room(s), concert hall, park, field, stadium (hereafter called the “Performance Location”) is of a safe and satisfactory condition for the Gig. All rooms, hallways, lavatory facilities, showers etc. shall be clean, private, and secure for the Entertainer. The Promoter shall provide ______________________________________________ separate, changing rooms (herein called the “Green Room”) that are not accessible by the public. If the change rooms are in any manner whatsoever accessible to the public the Promoter will provide adequate bonded security personnel to maintain the Entertainer’s safety and privacy and security for any and all vehicles, instruments and equipment. 2. Each Green Room must have make-up lights and mirrors, chairs and tables, costume rack, nearby lavatory and sink, and be situated close to the stage. The Green Rooms are to be heated or cooled to the Entertainer’s or the Entertainer’s representative’s satisfaction. The Promoter must also supply the Entertainer’s Green Room(s) with all items listed in Appendix “A”, including . . . continued 4. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Performer on any and all activities and attendance of the Entertainer at the Gig, including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all. . . continued 23. The Entertainer represents that she/he/they are free to enter into this Agreement, and that this Gig does not violate the terms of any other Agreement between the Entertainer and any . . . continued

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Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider – Minor Entertainer Performance Contract (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Entertainer Performance Contract
Parent/Guardian Signature

An Artist, band or group will want advanced control over many aspects of her/his/their appearance and performance at a concert or Gig.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This comprehensively drafted twelve page legal music contract Agreement includes but is not limited to the following legal music contract clauses: dressing/Green rooms, parking, security and privacy, compensation, promoter insurance, rehearsals and technical staff including stage hands, lighting, sound and publicity.

This music Agreement between the independent Artist and the Promote is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider Minor Entertainer Performance Contract (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Entertainer Name: ____________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Agency/Management of Minor Entertainer: ______________________________ Promoter Name: __________________________________________________ Promoter Company: _______________________________________________ Gig Date: _______________________________________________________ Performance location: _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Minor Entertainer (hereafter called the Minor Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Promoter and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter ”). The Minor Entertainer requests and the Promoter agree to provide the following technical arrangements necessary before, during and after the performance at the above named Gig. 1. The Promoter hereby warrants that the room(s), concert hall, park, field, stadium (hereafter called the “Performance Location”) is of a safe and satisfactory condition for the Gig. All rooms, hallways, lavatory facilities, showers etc. shall be clean, private, and secure for the Minor Entertainer. The Promoter shall provide ______________________________________________ separate, changing rooms (herein called the “Green Room”) that are not accessible by the public. If the change rooms are in any manner whatsoever accessible to the public the Promoter will provide adequate bonded security personnel to maintain . . . continued 4. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Performer on any and all activities and attendance of the Minor Entertainer at the Gig, including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Minor Entertainer shall have the Right to inspect the Promoter’s insurance coverage before any and all . . . continued 9. The Promoter shall employ a Technical Advisor familiar with and knowledgeable about the performance location including the facility’s electrical capabilities, sound system (if any), lighting . . . continued 12. The minimum requirements for stage are ___________________ feet/meters wide by _____________________________ feet/meters deep. The stage surface must be safe and accessible over the complete surface without any obstruction (such as, but not limited to nails, hooks, broken floor boards, overhead curtains, electrical outlets, scenery, poles, ropes and wires, etc.). All of . . . continued Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees: The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Artist, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns that: 26. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship set . . . continued

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Concerts and Gigs – No Compensation

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Concert/Gig – For Pay (Promoter Insurance)

Performer Name: _______________________________________________ (Print Names) Manager Name: ________________________________________________ Promoter(s) Name: ______________________________________________ Promoter Company: _____________________________________________ Concert/Gig Date ________________________________________, 20 ____ Concert/Gig location: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ The Independent Band, Independent Singer(s) and Independent Musician(s) herein this Agreement are the “Performer”. This Concert/Gig Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and below signed Promoter(s) and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter”), and the above named and below signed Performer(s) and Manager (hereafter called the “Performer”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Promoter hereby engages the Performer as an “Independent Performer” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Performer hereby accepts such engagement. 1. The Promoter hereby engages the Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Concert/Gig (hereafter called the “Gig”), to perform such activities as required by the Promoter and detailed in Appendix “A. 2. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Performer on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Performer shall have the Right to inspect the Promoter’s insurance coverage before any and all activities detailed in Appendix “A” are performed. This is a condition to this Agreement and agreed by all Parties to this Agreement and inadequate or no insurance will void this a Agreement instantly. 3. The Performer and the Promoter shall not sign any contracts for or on behalf of the other . . . continued 9.The Promoter shall be entitled to advertise and promote the appearance of the Performer at the Gig. The Performer acknowledges that the Performer will rely on the terms hereof in all such promotions and advertising and in the brochures to be printed setting forth the names, dates and times of all Gigs to be . . . continued 17. No person including the Promoter, employees, volunteers and any attendee at the Gig must not record the Gig by any means whatsoever. If at the Gig any person undertakes to operate any recording equipment, the Promoter and her/his/their Security shall immediately thereafter confiscate and . . . continued

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Confidentiality Agreement

Confider – Recipient

As an independent composer of music and/or lyrics or an independent band, independent singer or independent musician you will have original ideas for songs and music. You will have fresh ideas for your music video or your first or next concert or Gig.

This three page, ten clause music legal contract includes but is not limited to the following Clauses; Topics covered by confidentiality, purposes for confidentiality, duplication prohibition, rights and remedies.

This Confidentiality Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Confidentiality Agreement Confider – Recipient

Confider Name: ______________________________________________ (print names) Recipient of Confidential Information: ____________________________ Regarding the Project named: ___________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) The above named and below signed Confider proposes to disclose certain of her/his/their confidential and proprietary information (herein called the “Confidential Information”), to the above named and below signed Recipient regarding the above named Project. 1. Confidential Information shall include any and all references to music, lyrics, scripts, characters, settings, locations, special effects, costuming, make-up, lighting, sound, data, materials, products, technology, computer programs, specifications, manuals, business plans, software, marketing plans, business plans, financial information, and other information disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other media, to Recipient by Confider regarding the Project. Nothing herein shall require Confider to disclose any of its information. 2. The Recipient agrees that the Confidential Information is to be considered confidential and proprietary to the Confider, and the Recipient shall hold the same in confidence, shall not use the Confidential Information other than for the purposes of its Project business with the Confider, and shall disclose it only to those involved in the Project on a specific need to know basis. The Recipient will not disclose, publish or otherwise reveal any of the Confidential Information received from the Confider to any other party whatsoever except with the specific prior authorization of Confider. 3. The Confidential Information furnished in tangible form, or any other form capable of copying, shall not be duplicated by the Recipient except for the sole purposes of this Agreement. This prohibition of duplication includes . . . continued

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Copyright Assignment

Copyright is instantaneous regardless of artistic merit. It is the exclusive Right of the Copyright Owner to copy/reproduce or gives permission to copy/reproduce an artistic, dramatic, literary or musical work.

Copyright is a property Right. It can be bought, sold, loaned, used as collateral. When the Copyright is assigned, a clause in the Assignment permits one Party to the Agreement to assign certain Rights to another Party.

In this “Short Form”two page, three paragraph music legal contract the Producer is assigned any and all Rights to the Work by the Writer. If the Producer is signing an Agreement for Copyright to a Work she/he must check that no previously existing contract disallows an assignment. The Producer should always have her/his Lawyer review the Agreement before signing.

This Agreement between the Copyright Owner and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Copyright Assignment All-Rights Transfer (Short Form)

Writer Name (Assignor): ____________________________________________ (Print Names) Title of Work Assigned: _____________________________________________ Producer(s) name (Assignee): ______________________________________ Producer Company: _______________________________________________ Project Name: ____________________________________________________ Project Genre: ____________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement the Independent Filmmaker is called the “Producer”. 1. This is an Agreement between the Assignor (hereafter known as the “Writer”) and the Assignee (hereafter known as the “Producer”) to Assign the Rights of the above named Work to be used in the above named Project. 2. For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the above named and undersigned Writer hereby irrevocably transfers and assigns to the above named and undersigned Producer, her/his/their/its successors, heirs, and assigns, in perpetuity, all Rights (whether now known or hereinafter invented), Title, and Interest, throughout the world, including any Copyrights and renewals or extensions thereto, in the above named Work. (Copyright registration number if available ( _________________) 3. That, in consideration of _______________________________________ and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Writer does hereby sell, grant, convey and assign unto the Producer her/his/their/its successors, assigns and licensees forever, all Rights, Title and Interests including but not limited to the . . . continued

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Distribution Agreement – Exclusive (One Time Compensation)

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Distribution Agreement – Exclusive (Royalties)

Owner Name: _____________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Distributor Company: _______________________________________________ Distributor Company Representative: __________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Owner of the musical composition(s) and/or performances (herein called the “Owner”) and the above named and below signed purchaser of Distribution Rights (herein called the “Distributor”). Herein this Agreement the term “Records” shall be deemed to mean all transcriptions, duplications, encoding or any other method, now known or to be later utilized, used to duplicate the Musical Composition(s) and/or performances including, but not limited to, phonograph records, audio cassette tapes, digital audio tapes, compact discs and Internet Downloads. The Distributor is a going concern, which specializes in the distribution of musical compositions. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Owner and the above named and below signed Distributor agree as follows: 1. The Owner hereby grants to the Distributor the Right to “ exclusive distribution” of the Musical Composition(s) and Performance(s) of the Master Recording(s) listed in Appendix “A”, attached hereto, under each Composition’s current title, including Composer’s names (herein called individually and collectively as the “Master”). The aforesaid Master is to remain on the _____________________________________________ label, however, the Distributor will be allowed to add to the label that the Record is distributed by____________________________________________, the Distributor. 2. The Owner represent and warrant that she/he/it is free to enter into and abide by the terms of this Agreement and that the Owner is the sole owner . . . continued 8. The Owner represents that she/he/it; (i) is free to enter into this Agreement, and that this Agreement does not violate the terms of any Agreement between the Owner and any Third Party; and, (ii) that, in connection with the recording of the Master, all costs of recording, Musicians fees, and Royalties, if any, to any . . . continued 14. The Owner further grants to the Distributor the Right of first refusal to distribute the follow-ups to these releases listed in Appendix “A” and . . . continued

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Exclusive Agent Agreement

As an Artist or group of artists you may want or need an Exclusive Agent to handle your bookings and business affairs.

This is a comprehensively drafted five page, nineteen clause legal music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: confidentiality, exclusivity of agent’s services, agent’s duties, agent’s compensation, merchandise sales agreement, termination and non-assignment.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Agent and the Artist(s) is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are five forms of this music contract Agreement

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Exclusive Agent Agreement Band

Band Name: ___________________________________–_______________ (Print Names) Band Music: ____________________________________________________ Agent Name: ___________________________________________________ Agency: _______________________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, commercial, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Agent and/or Agency (herein called the “Agent”) and the above named and below signed Band (herein called the “Band”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Band and the above named and below signed Agent agree as follows: 1. The above named and below signed Band hereby agrees to sign the above named and below signed Agent to “exclusive services” to the exclusion of all others, to perform the following duties: (i) to keep current and accurate accounting and banking records and to carry on any and all business dealings and correspondences for and on behalf of the Band’s professional career, (ii) to reserve studio time and assist in the hiring of any and all back-up singers/vocalists and/or musicians for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance recordings including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future, (iii) to assist the Band in obtaining offers of, and to negotiate, commercial engagements for the Band’s professional career, (iv) to actively promote and publicize the Band’s name and talents, (v) to cooperate with any and all duly constituted . . . continued 6. In consideration of the services to be rendered by the Agent hereunder, the Band agrees to pay to the Agent any and all commissions equal to the percentages set forth below, of the gross moneys received by the Band, whether directly or indirectly, for each and every engagement on which commissions are payable under this Exclusive Agreement. The Agent’s commission shall . . . continued 17. With consideration and respect to the fact that the Band is able to secure employment at establishments throughout the world, and is further able to secure agents throughout the same area, it is difficult and costly for the Agent to ascertain the names of agents subsequently engaged by the Band or to ascertain the number of or value of subsequent engagements . . . continued

(Songwriter-for-Hire)
Music and Lyrics

Independent Songwriters and Composers are regularly hired for pay by a Commissioner to compose jingles, radio and television commercials, songs for singers, plays, movies etc.

This is an extensive eleven page, twenty-four legal clause music contract including but not limited to the following Clauses: confidentiality, assignment of copyright, composer/writer warranties of authorship, royalties, compensation, performance and broadcast rights, licensing and publishing rights, adaptation clause, reversion for non-publication, and arbitration.

This exclusive service music contract Agreement between the independent
Songwriter/Composer and the Commissioner is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Exclusive Songwriter(s) Contract – Royalties

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Exclusive Songwriter(s) Contract (Songwriter-for-Hire) Music and Layrics

Songwriter(s) Name: _______________________________________________ (Print Names) Music by: ________________________________________________________ Lyrics by: ________________________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Commissioner(s) Name: ____________________________________________ Commissioner Company: ___________________________________________ Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Commissioner(s) and/or the Commissioning/Publishing Company (herein called the “Commissioner”) and the above named and below signed Songwriter(s) (herein called the “Songwriter”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Songwriter(s) and the above named and below signed Commissioner agree as follows: 1. The Commissioner hereby employs the Songwriter to render her/his services as a Songwriter and Composer and otherwise as may be hereinafter set forth. The Songwriter hereby accepts such employment and agrees to render such services “exclusively” for the Commissioner during the term hereof, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. 2. The Songwriter agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the commission herein and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his possession which relate to the commission of the song writing referred to herein. 4. The Songwriter hereby irrevocably and absolutely assigns, transfers, sets over, and grants to the Commissioner, her/his/its successors, and assigns each and every and all Rights and Interests of every kind, nature and description in and to the results and proceeds of Songwriter’s services hereunder, including, but not limited to the titles, words and lyrics, and music of any and all original arrangements of musical compositions in the public domain in any and all licenses relating thereto, together with all worldwide copyrights and renewals and extensions thereof, which musical works have been written, composed, created, or conceived, in whole or in part, by Songwriter alone or in collaboration with another or others, and which are now owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Songwriter, alone or with others, or as the employer or transferee, directly or indirectly, of the Songwriters or composition, and all worldwide Copyrights and . . . continued 9. The Commissioner may take such action as she/he/it deems necessary, either in the Songwriter’s name or in her/his/its own name, against any person to protect all Rights and Interests acquired by Commissioner hereunder. The Songwriter will, at Commissioner’s request, cooperate fully with the Commissioner in any controversy that may arise or litigation that may be brought concerning the Commissioner’s Rights and Interests obtained hereunder. The Commissioner shall have the Right to, in her/his/its absolute discretion, to employ legal counsel and to institute or defend any action . . . continued

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Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement

Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer
Tour/Concert /Gig

As an independent band, independent singer, independent musician or independent dancer you will want one businesses or company to sponsor your concert or Gig, exclusive to any and all others.

This exclusive music contract Agreement details the Performer’s obligations regarding the Sponsor’s official logo, Sponsor’s reference on Performer’s merchandise including posters and T-shirts, identification phraseology (Sponsor’s “Hook”), Sponsor’s responsibilities, promotion, and exclusive use of Sponsor’s product(s) only by the Performer and staff.

This is a comprehensively drafted thirteen page, forty-four clause legal music contract with music contract Clauses regarding but not limited to: rehearsal locations, concert Hall/Gig location including staffing and insurance, stage hands, sound and lighting, advertising, merchandise sales, drugs and alcohol, copyright non-infringement, dressing rooms, compensation and security.

This Exclusive Sponsorship music contract Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

International Marketing and Distribution

Exclusive Distribution
(Advance and Royalties) –

Bank Escrow Account Form

As an independent band, independent singer or independent musician you will have Master Recordings from your studio or live performances that you will want duplicated and distribute internationally. Usually the independent artist does not sign directly with the International Marketing and Distribution Agent. It is the independent Artist’s local Distributor who has the necessary contacts to sign the International Agent..

This seven page, twenty-two clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; exclusive international distribution, sub-publishing accord, compensation, rights to negotiate, indemnity and warranty regarding copyright, confidentiality and dispute resolution.

This music contract Distribution Agreement contains and extensive Bank Escrow Account Form for security of funds.

This music contract Exclusive International Distribution and Marketing Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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International Marketing and Distribution Agreement Exclusive Distribution (Advance and Royalties)

International Agent Name: ___________________________________________ (Print Names) International Agency Name: _________________________________________ Territories of Agency Marketing: _____________________________________ Distributor Company: _______________________________________________ Distributor Company Representative: __________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs,, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Distributor of the musical composition(s) (herein called the “Distributor”) and the above named and below signed purchaser of international marketing Rights, the International Agent (herein called the “Agent”). The Agent is an active associate of the above named Agency with all Rights and responsibilities associated with such a position including the authority to sign for and on behalf of the Agency. The Agency is a going concern, which specializes in the Marketing of musical compositions in the Territories named above. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Agent and the above named and below signed Distributor agree as follows: 1. The Distributor hereby grants to the Agent the Right to “exclusive distribution”, in the above named Territories, of the musical composition(s) listed in Appendix “A” attached hereto, recorded under each composition’s current title, including composer’s names (herein called individually and collectively as the “Composition”). 2. This Agreement shall be effective from ______________________ 20 ___ until __________________________ 20 ______. The Agent reserves the option to extend this period for three (3) additional consecutive terms of three (3) months each to facilitate pending Agreements. The Distributor must be informed of the exercise of the foregoing Agent’s options in writing, sent prior to the expiration of the initial term. Such Notice shall identify any and all Third Parties, including the Territories, wherein a possible Agreement is . . . continued 9. When the Agent has made a positive contact with a potential outlet for sales of the Composition, the Agent shall contact the Distributor instantly. The Agent shall not sign any Agreements for, nor on behalf of, the Distributor, nor shall the Agent enter into any negotiations for, nor on behalf of, the Distributor without the Distributor’s consent. The Distributor shall forward a decision . . . continued 16. The Distributor indemnifies, and shall hold harmless, the Agent from loss or damage; (i) arising out of or connected with any claim by a Third Party or Parties which is inconsistent with any of Distributor’s warranties herein . . . continued

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Joint Venture Agreement

A Joint Venture is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic Project together. The parties agree to create a Joint Venture by both contributing financial funds for the Project. The parties to the joint Venture then share in the revenues, expenses, and control of the enterprise.

The phrase generally refers to the purpose of the entity and not to a type of entity. Therefore, a joint venture may be a corporation, limited liability partnership or other legal structure, depending on a number of considerations such as tax and tort liability.

This Joint Venture music contract Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a “Short Form” two page, nine clause legal music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Joint Venture Agreement (Short Form)

Joint Venturer: __________________________________________ (Print Names) Joint Venturer: __________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________ Project Genre: __________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production) 1. The Joint Ventures names mentioned above shall be known as the “Joint Venturers” in this Agreement. 2. The Joint Venturers have agreed to make contributions to a common fund for the purpose of financing the above named Project. It is therefore agreed: 3. Purpose. The Joint Venturers form this joint venture to finance the above named Project in common and to provide the business guidance required for the Project. To the extent set forth in this Agreement, each of the Joint Venturers shall own an undivided fractional part in the business. 4. Contributions. Each of the Joint Venturers, for the purpose of this joint venture, contribute the sum set after the name of each Joint Venturer as follows: Joint Venturer __________________________ Contribution ______________ Joint Venturer __________________________ Contribution ______________ For the total contribution to the Project financing of ______________________ 5. Expenses of Venture. All losses and disbursements incurred by the Agent in acquiring, holding and protecting the business interest and the net profits shall, during the period of the venture, be paid by . . . continued

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Joint Venture Dissolution

When partners decide to dissolve a Joint Venture they may need to resolve outstanding issues, including the division of partnership property.

This Dissolution of Joint Venture Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, seventeen clause legal music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Agreement to Dissolve Joint Venture

Joint Venture Participants: __________________________________________ (Print Names) Joint Venture Participants: __________________________________________ Joint Venture Participants: __________________________________________ Project Name: ___________________________________________________ Project Genre: ___________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production) 1. The Joint Venture Participants names mentioned above shall be known as the “Joint Venturer Participants” in this Dissolution Agreement. 2. This Dissolution of the Joint Venture is to dissolve Joint Venture Agreement previously signed by the above named Joint Venturer Participants regarding their involvement with the above named “Project”. 3. Any and all historical data, photographs, audio tapes, literature, films, videos including costumes and sets and any and all Equipment purchased during the Joint Venturer with funds from and/or for and on behalf of the Joint Venturer and to do with the above named Project shall be distributed and become the property of the Joint Venturer Participants as detailed in Appendix “A”. 4. Copyright for the Project shall be held by the Joint Venturer Participant(s) named: __________________________________________________ in the percentage(s) of __________________________________________%. 5. The above named Joint Venturer Participants shall have the Right to inspect and copy the books and records maintained by the Joint Venturer Accountant and/or Accounting Firm. And the Joint Venturer Participants s shall retain the services of a Certified (Public) Accountant to prepare a Dissolution Financial Reports for all expenditures and revenues from the Project, and to file any and all government forms on Dissolution. 6. Neither Joint Venturer Participants may assign their Rights and obligations pursuant to this Dissolution Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. 7. The Joint Venturer Participants are entering into this Dissolution Agreement as independent contractors, and neither Joint Venturer Participants shall have the Right to bind the other(s) without the express written consent . . . continued

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Lawyer-Client Retainer Contract

The Independent Musician and Singer/Vocalist must have good Legal Advice. Without the advice to keep the paperwork in order you may not to pass any and all legal departments at a recording and distribution company.

Lawyers have a fiduciary duty to their clients. This means the Lawyer should be putting the client’s interests first, ahead of what is convenient or profitable for the Lawyer. When hiring an entertainment Lawyer, it is advisable to retain someone who specializes in the field. A real estate Lawyer may think it exciting to dabble in entertainment law but he may not have the specialized knowledge that an experienced entertainment Lawyer possesses. Within the entertainment arena, some Lawyers do a lot of litigation while others may restrict their practice to deal making and drafting agreements.

Before retaining a Lawyer, you should carefully review the Retainer Agreement. The rate a Lawyer charges is often negotiable and many Lawyers charge a lesser rate to low-budget independent filmmakers. Communication can be by email.

This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, eighteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Lawyer-Client Retainer/Services Contract

Client Name: ________________________________________________ (Print Names) Lawyer Name: _______________________________________________ Lawyer Firm: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement the independent Filmmaker is called the “Producer”. This Accountant-Client Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and undersigned, “Client”, and above named and undersigned “Lawyer”. 1. This Agreement will not take effect, and the Lawyer will have no obligation to provide legal services, until the Client returns a signed copy of this Agreement and pays the deposit called for under Clause 5 below. 2. The Client hires the Lawyer to provide legal services in connection with entertainment counseling, negotiation and contracts for the above named “Project”. The Lawyer shall provide those legal services reasonably required to represent the Client and shall take reasonable steps to keep the Client informed of progress in any and all negotiations and contract work and to respond to Client’s inquiries. 3. The Lawyer’s services will not include litigation of any kind, whether in court, in administrative hearings or before government agencies or judicial arbitration. 4. The Client shall be truthful with the Lawyer, cooperate with the Lawyer, keep the Lawyer informed of developments, abide by . . . continued

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Mechanical License

Within the music industry, a mechanical license gives the holder permission to create copies of a recorded song or musical composition, a sound recording, which they did not write and/or do not have Copyright over. It is a music contract Agreement with the Copyright holder, the publisher, or the songwriter that allows the holder to reproduce the sound recording.

A mechanical license is not generally required for an artist who is recording and distributing her/his/their own work. This is also used by recording artists performing cover versions of songs and artists who do not typically write their own songs, as is typical in Country and Top 40 music.

This is a five page, fifteen clause legal music contract Agreement.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement pays Royalties for the use of the Mechanical License. The second music contract Agreement a one time compensation/payment is made for use of the Mechanical License.

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Mechanical License One Time Compensation

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Mechanical License (Royalties)

Owner Name: _____________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Licensee Company: _______________________________________________ Licensee Company Representative: __________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Owner of the musical composition(s) (herein called the “Owner”) and the above named and below signed purchaser of distribution Rights (herein called the “Licensee”). The Licensee is a going concern that specializes in the recording reproducing, marketing and selling musical compositions. The term “phonorecord(s)” or “records”, as used herein, means any and all methods of mechanically reproducing a musical Composition including, but not limited to the following: phonograph records, cassette tapes, digital audio tape, compact disc, Internet Download and any and all methods of reproducing a Composition, now known or in the future to come into existence. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Owner and the above named and below signed Licensee agree as follows: 1. The Owner hereby grants to the Licensee the Right to record, reproduce, market and sell the musical composition(s) listed in Appendix “A” under each composition’s current title, including composer’s names (herein called the “Composition”) 2. The Owner warrants and represents that she/he/it is the sole and exclusive proprietor of a valid Copyright or License in …continued 10. Commencing with the signing of this Agreement and continuing for the term of this Agreement, the Licensee will diligently use her/his/its best efforts to secure distribution of the Recording throughout . . . continued

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Minor Artist – Recording Company Contract – Commercial Recording Services Contract

Minor Artist
(Commercial Recording Services Contract)
Parent/Guardian Signature

As an independent band or independent singer/vocalist or independent musician you will be hired by a Recording Company to render your talents and services in the production of a recording.

This legal music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Signing this music contract the independent Musician/Singer/Band is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Recording Company.

This is an eleven page, thirty-nine clause legal music contract Agreement. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, exclusive commercial recording service, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, rehearsal/recording times quality of service, compensation, distribution rights, non-performance of recordings covenant, rights assignment, artist promotional appearances and reversion etc. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

Working in coordination with an Artist, Band or group the recording Master Producer’s obligation is to create a song or tune of music in accordance with a vision for a single, album or CD. The Producer controls the recording sessions, guiding and orchestrating the artists and musicians, organizing and scheduling the production budget and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes.

The modern day digitally competent Producer using her/his computer may be entirely responsible for writing, performing, recording and arranging the material. These technocrats are in many changing the role of the traditional recording studio in that with modern electronics an entire album can be created and recorded from the Producers home studio.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.

The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Minor Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

This is a four page, thirteen clause legal music contract Agreement. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, compensation, freedom to contract, independence, and arbitration.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two Forms of this music contract Agreement. In the first music contract Agreement the Minor Artist receives Royalties for services rendered. In the second music contract Agreement the Minor Artist receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Minor Musician Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – One Time Compensation) Parent/Guardian Signature

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Minor Musician Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – Royalties) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Musician Name: ____________________________________________ (Print Names) Instruments played: ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian name: ____________________________________________ Producer(s) Name: _______________________________________________ Producer Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Minor Musician (herein called the “Minor Musician”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Minor Musician and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby employs the Minor Musician to “exclusive personal services” for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance Recordings, (herein individually and collectively called the “Recording”), of her/his musical talents and services for commercial purposes, including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and Recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future. 2. The Minor Musician agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical . . . continued 9. The Minor Musician shall receive as full payment for services hereunder the following amounts; (i) the Producer we shall pay to the Minor Musician the initial payment sum of _______________________________________________________ for each and every . . continued Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees: The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Musician, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his/their present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns grant that: 12. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that the Parent/Guardian has the relationship set forth below to the Minor Musician and . . . continued

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Minor Musician Agreement – Exclusive Personal Services Recording – Royalties – Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Musician
Exclusive Personal Services

As an independent Minor Musician, Producers may hire you for your musical talents and service for studio and/or stage recording sessions.

This six page sixteen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; rights assignment, confidentiality, compensation, drugs and alcohol, availability, arbitration and production standards.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Musician and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other music contract clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Minor Musician receives Royalties for services rendered. The second music contract Agreement the Minor Musician receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Minor Musician Recording Release – For Pay Multiple Gigs Performance Agreement One Time Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)

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Minor Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement – For Pay One Time Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)

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Minor Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement – For Pay (Parent/Guardian Signature) Royalties

Minor Musician name: _____________________________________________ (Print Name) Instruments Played During Gig: ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________ Band/Group name: _________________________________________________ Band/Group Manager: _____________________________________________ This Agreement is between the above named and below signed independent Minor Musician, (hereafter called the “Minor Musician”), as agreed by the above named and below signed Parent/Guardian, with the above named and below signed Band/Group/Manager (hereafter called the “Employer”). 1. The Minor Musician agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Gigs and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his possession which relate to the Gigs. 2. The Minor Musician represents that she/he is free to enter into this Agreement, and that this engagement does not violate the terms of any Agreement between the Minor Musician and any . . . continued 9. The Minor Musician hereby assigns the unrestricted worldwide, perpetual right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publish, and otherwise use photographic portraits or pictures, video or film and/or audio recordings of the Minor Musician or in which the . . . continued

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Minor Musician
Gig Performances

As an Independent Singer or Independent Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may be auditioning other Independent Minor Musicians for your Gigs or Recording Sessions. As an Independent the Minor Musician being hired is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Employer and/or of the Production Company or any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.

This is an extensive music legal contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, drugs and alcohol, assignment of rights and performance standards.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Signing this contract the independent Minor Musician is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Employer. The Guardian must sign in agreement.

This Agreement between the independent Minor Musician/Singer, the Parent/Guardian and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are six forms of this Agreement depending on if the Minorperformer is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.

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Minor Singer/Vocalist Agreement – Recording Exclusive Personal Services

Minor Singer/Vocalist – Exclusive Personal Services

Parent Guardian Signature

As an independent Singer/Vocalist you will be hired by Producers to sing lead or back-up for recording sessions.

This six page, seventeen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; rights assignment, confidentiality, compensation, drugs and alcohol, availability, arbitration and production standards.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Singer/Vocalist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Minor Singer/Vocalist receives Royalties for services rendered. The second music contract Agreement the Minor Singer/Vocalist receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Minor Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – One Time Compensation) Parent Guardian Signature

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Minor Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – Royalties) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Singer/Vocalist Name: ________________________________________ (Print Names) Instruments Player: ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian name: ____________________________________________ Producer(s) Name: _______________________________________________ Producer Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Minor Singer/Vocalist (herein called the “Minor Singer/Vocalist”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Minor Singer/Vocalist and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby employs the Minor Singer/Vocalist to “exclusive personal services” for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance Recordings (herein individually and collectively called the “Recording”), of her/his voice for commercial purposes, including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and Recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future. 2. The Minor Singer/Vocalist agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor . . . continued 9. The Minor Singer/Vocalist shall receive as full payment for services hereunder the following amounts; (i) the Producer we shall pay to the Minor Singer/Vocalist the initial payment sum of _______________________________________________________ for each and every recorded . . . continued Be it known to all that the Parent/Guardian agrees: The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian on behalf of the above named Minor Singer/Vocalist, hereby warrants to the Producer and her/his/their present and future grantees, and their respective agents, designees, successors and assigns grant that: 12. The Parent/Guardian hereby warrants that the Parent/Guardian is over the age of majority and that . . . continued

Minor Singer/Vocalist Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement No Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)

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Minor Singer/Vocalist Release

Gig Performances

As an Independent Singer or Independent Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may be auditioning other Independent Minor Musicians for your Gigs or Recording Sessions. As an Independent the Minor Musician being hired is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Employer and/or of the Production Company or any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.

This is an extensive six page, twenty three clause including Parent/Guardian’s signature music legal contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, drugs and alcohol, assignment of rights and performance standards.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Signing this contract the independent Minor Musician is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Employer. The Guardian must sign in agreement.

This Agreement between the independent Minor Musician/Singer, the Parent/Guardian and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are six forms of this Agreement depending on if the Minor performer is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.

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Musical Technical Advisor Agreement

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A Master Producer and or an independent singer/vocalist, or independent musician or an independent band you may desire the advice and expertise of a Musical Technical Advisor. This music specialist will advise on the music selection, hiring of back-up singers/vocalist and musicians, instrumentation and engineering amongst other duties.

This is a comprehensively drafted seven page, fifteen clause legal music contract with music contract Clauses regarding but not limited to; consultation services, budgeting, confidentiality, studio times and hiring of back-up singer/vocalists and musicians, credits, compensation and dispute resolution.

This legal music contract between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Musical Technical Advisor receives compensation of Royalties. The second music contract Agreement the Musical Technical Advisor receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Musical Technical Advisor Agreement (Advisor for Hire) Royalties

Music Technical Advisor: _________________________________________ (Print Names) Music by: ______________________________________________________ Lyrics by: _______________________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Producer Name: _______________________________________________ Production Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement the band, Indie band, singer, vocal group, choral group or musical Producer, or any person who will publish the Composition commercially for profit herein is called the “Producer”. Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Music Technical Advisor(s) (herein called the “Advisor”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Advisor and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Advisor shall render services as Musical Technical Advisor of the above named Project for the recording and mixing sessions detailed in Appendix “A”. 2 The Advisor shall provide any and all consultation services for, but not limited to, the following: orchestration, the arrangement of main and end theme(s), bumpers, buttons, cues, trailers, and any and all other music pertaining to Project as agreed and recorded in Appendix “B”. 3. In consultation with the Producer, the Advisor shall advise the Producer regarding the hiring of any and all back-up singer/vocalists and . . . continued

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Musician Agreement – Exclusive Personal Services Recording Royalties

Exclusive Personal Services

As an independent Musician, Producers may hire you for your musical talents and service for studio and/or stage recording sessions.

This five page, fourteen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; rights assignment, confidentiality, compensation, drugs and alcohol, availability and production standards.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Musician and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Musician Recording Release

(Recording Concert/Gig)

As an individual Singer or Singing Group or a Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may/will be auditioning Independent Musicians for your concerts, Gigs or Recording Sessions.

The Independent Musicians joining you or your Band or Group are not employees, nor partners, nor agents of the Employer, nor of the Production Company nor any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.

Signing this legal music contract the independent Musician is assigning any and all Rights to her/his/their performance over to the Employer.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Musician and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

This is an extensive legal music contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, compensation, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, engagement dates, assignment of rights and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your unique situations and circumstances.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are six music contract Forms of this music contract Agreement depending on if the Musician is being hired for one or more Gigs and for pay or giving their services gratis.

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Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement One Time Compensation

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Musicians General Partnership Agreement

(Bank Escrow Account)

The most important document that a newly forming independent band or group can consider and sign is the General Partnership Agreement.

This music contract Agreement initiates discussion and debate amongst the musicians and singers before a lot of time, energy, money and emotion is invested in the musical project. Becoming successful is a long, dedicated effort and every member of the band/group must be on the same path going in the same direction.

This eleven page, thirty-two page music contract including Bank Escrow account legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; musical purpose, partner’s capital contribution and interest, profits and losses, hiring and dismissal of management, agents and support staff, accounting and banking, copyright and dissolution.

This music contract for musicians and singers is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Musicians and Singers General Partnership Agreement (Bank Escrow Account)

Partners Names: ________________________________________________ (Print Names) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Partnership Name: ______________________________________________ Band/Group Name: _____________________________________________ Music Genre: ______________________________________________ Musical Purpose: _______________________________________________ (Rock, folk, classical, jazz, reggae, etc.) This agreement is made between the above named Partners, collectively known as “Partners”, and individually known as a “Partner”. WHEREAS the above named Partners have agreed to enter into a partnership to carry on the above named Musical Purpose. IN CONSIDERATION of the Premises and the valuable Covenants contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by each of the Partners), the Partners agree as follows: 1. The Partners agree that the effective date for the Partnership beginning is _______________, 20____. The Fiscal Year shall end on ________________. 2. The Partnership name shall be ____________________________________. 3. The business of the Partnership shall be to carry out the above named Musical Purpose. The Partners own the Band/Group name collectively, unless otherwise agreed, recorded and signed by all Partners. Any and all management personnel, agents, technical staff, roadies and any and all other personnel . . . continued 18. If at any time any of the Partners is required to pay or become liable for more than his portion of the Partnership debt as provided for in this Agreement, that Partner shall have as against the other Partners a Right of Recovery of the appropriate proportion of the payment or . . . continued 31 This Agreement and the application or interpretation of it shall be governed by the terms and by the laws of ______________________________________ (state, province, country, etc.), and each and every Partner to this Agreement . . . continued Bank Escrow Account Musicians and Singers General Partnership Agreement Bank Name: ____________________________________________________ Bank Address: __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Bank Contact Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Email: ________________________________ The escrow account at the Bank shall be named; ________________________________________________(Partner) Account Number: ________________________________________________ Transit Numbers: ________________________________________________ Authorized Signature(s): __________________________________________ Herein this Appendix the above named Bank is called the “Bank”. 1. The Partners agree to appoint and authorize the following Partners ____________________________________________________________ to endorse, on behalf of the Partnership with her/his signature and . . . continued

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Parent/Guardian Consent Form

Minor Artist/Performer

A Minor is any person who is not of the age of majority. Minor singer/vocalists minor musicians and any other minor performer must have parental/guardian consent to contract their services to a Producer or Promoter.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist/Performer reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist/Performer. This is a “Short Form” one page legal music contract Agreement. This consent form will be attached to the music contract being signed between the Minor Artist/Performer and the Producer or Promoter.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Parent/Guardian Consent Form Minor Artist/Performer

Minor Artist/Performer Name: ________________________________________ (Print Names) Date of Birth: _______________________ Place: ________________________ Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________ Title of Attached Agreement: _________________________________________ If the attached Agreement concerns more than one person as Minor Artist/Performer, a separate Parent/Guardian Consent form must be signed for each and every individual Minor Artist/Performer. The above named and below signed Parent/Guardian warrants that she/he/they have sole legal custody and control of the above named Minor Artist/Performer. In consideration of the execution by the Producer/Director/Promoter of the attached Agreement with the above named Minor Performer, the Parent/Guardian acknowledges and agrees that the Parent/Guardian has read and approves of the attached Agreement and . . . continued

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Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band, Group) Exclusive Agreement

(Musician, Singer, Band, Group)

The independent Entertainer may desire the advice and counsel of a Personal Manager. The Personal Manager may advise on matters such as, but not limited to: musical selection, costumes sets, stage arrangements, mood, setting business etc.

This is an extensive music legal contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, personal manager’s duties and obligations, compensation, drugs and alcohol, and arbitration.

This Agreement between the independent Entertainer and the Personal Manager is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our legal contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are four forms of this Agreement. There are two forms for minors (performers who have not yet reached the age-of-majority). The minor contracts include a Parental/Guardian signature. There is an exclusive management contract where the manager handles only one performer. The non-exclusive management the manager handles two or more performers. The other two exclusive or non-exclusive management agreements for those performers over the age of majority.

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Sample Portion of Agreement Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band Group) Exclusive Agreement Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Agency of Entertainer: ______________________________________________ Personal Manager Name: ___________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Personal Manager (hereafter called the “Manager”). Be it known that the Manager is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Entertainer and that the Manager has the business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Entertainer in the furtherance of her/his career. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Entertainer and the above named and below signed Manager agree as follows: 1. The Entertainer hereby employs the Manager as the Entertainer’s “sole and exclusive Personal Manager” throughout the world for the term commencing on _________________________ 20____ and continuing thereafter for a period of ______________________________________________________________ . (days/weeks/months/year(s)). 2. The Manager agrees to perform for the Entertainer the services as follows: (i) advice and counsel in the selection of any and all costumes, literary, artistic and musical material, sets, stage arrangements, touring schedule etc. necessary to advance the Entertainer’s career: and, (ii) advice and counsel in any and all matters pertaining to advancing the Entertainer’s career through publicity, public relations and . . . continued 15. If any dispute arises between the Entertainer and the Agency, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the jurisdiction of __________________________________________________________ (county, state, province, country) in accordance with the rules of the afore named jurisdiction before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have . . . continued

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Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band, Group) Exclusive Agreement

(Musician, Singer, Band, Group)

The independent Entertainer may desire the advice and counsel of a Personal Manager. The Personal Manager may advise on music contract matters such as, but not limited to: musical selection, costumes sets, stage arrangements, mood, setting business etc.

This is an extensive five page, eighteen clause legal music contract including but now limited to the following music contract clauses: confidentiality, personal manager’s duties and obligations, compensation, drugs and alcohol, and arbitration.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Entertainer and the Personal Manager is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our legal music contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are four music contract forms of this Agreement. There are two music contract forms, exclusive and non-exclusive personal management music contracts for minor musicians, singers and dancers. A minor is any performer who has not reached the age-of-majority. A Parent/Guardian signature is required. The other two, exclusive and non-exclusive personal management music contracts are for all those over the age-of-majority.

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Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band, Group) Non-Exclusive Agreement

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Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singe, Band, Group) Exclusive Agreement

Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Agency of Entertainer: ______________________________________________ Personal Manager Name: ___________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Personal Manager (hereafter called the “Manager”). Be it known that the Manager is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Entertainer and that the Manager has the business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Entertainer in the furtherance of her/his career. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Entertainer and the above named and below signed Manager agree as follows: 1. The Entertainer hereby employs the Manager as the Entertainer’s “sole and exclusive Personal Manager” throughout the world for the term commencing on _________________________ 20____ and continuing thereafter for a period of ______________________________________________________________ . (days/weeks/months/year(s)). 2. The Manager agrees to perform for the Entertainer the services as follows: (i) advice and counsel in the selection of any and all costumes, literary, artistic and musical material, sets, stage arrangements, touring schedule etc. necessary to advance the Entertainer’s career: and, (ii) advice and counsel in any and all matters pertaining to advancing the Entertainer’s career through publicity, public relations and . . . continued 15. If any dispute arises between the Entertainer and the Agency, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the jurisdiction of __________________________________________________________ (county, state, province, country) in accordance with the rules of the afore named jurisdiction before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have . . . continued

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Promissory Note (with Guarantee)

Borrower Name: _____________________________________________ (Print Names) Principal Amount: ____________________________________________ Term: _____________________________________________________ Payee: _____________________________________________________ Address for Payment: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Project Name: _______________________________________________ Project Genre: _______________________________________________ (film, music video, stage play, documentary etc.) 1. Annual interest rate on matured, unpaid amounts shall be the maximum amount permitted by the Laws of __________________________________. (state, province, country) 2. This Note is due and payable with __________ monthly payments in total with each and every payment being an equal monthly payment of _____________ principle. The first such payment due and payable on the __________ day of _____________________, 20____, and a like installment shall be due and payable on the same day of each succeeding month thereafter until the total principal of __________________ is paid in full. If each payment is not paid on time, the remaining balance will be subject to the maximum amount of interest permitted by the Laws _______________________________. (state, province, country) 3. Borrower reserves the right to prepay this Note in whole or in part, prior to maturity, without penalty. 4. Borrower promises to pay to the order of Payee at the place for payment and according to the terms for . . . continued 10. If any provision of this Note or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Note nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected . . . continued

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Publicity Agreement Artist – Publicist

Publicity Agreement

Artist – Publicist

As an independent band, independent singer or independent musician you will you will want publicity to promote both your career and your music video. You will hire a music Publicist.

This six page, nineteen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; personal confidentiality of artist, publicity requirements, publicist’s duties, incorrect publicity, travel expenses, compensation and dispute arbitration.

This music contract Publicity Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Publicity/Public Relations Firm: ______________________________________ Publicist Representative: ___________________________________________ Project/Promotion:_________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, music video etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Publicist representing the above named Publicity/Public Relations Firm (herein called the “Publicist”) and the above named and below signed Artist(s) and Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”), for the above named ProjectPromotion (herein called the “Project”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Publicist agree as follows: 1. The Artist and the Publicist agree to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Artist’s personal/private life and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio Recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio Recordings nor things coming into her/his/their possession which relate to the Artist’s personal/private life, unless otherwise agreed, recorded and signed. 2. The Artist and the Publicist have discussed the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to the advantages and disadvantages of a short-term, medium-term, and/or a . . . continued 5. The Publicist hereby agrees to perform the duties usual to a Publicist for the Artist, including but not limited to the following “advice and counseling” matters pertaining to; (i) to publicity, public relations and advertising in all fields of entertainment; and, (ii) in the selection of literary, artistic and musical material as far as publicity value is concerned; and, (iii) with relation to the proper format for presentation of Artist’s artistic talents and in the determination of proper style, mood, setting, business and . . . continued 17. The Publicist shall not be required to travel or to meet the Artist at any particular place. The Parties agree that under the terms of this Agreement they may agree at a future time that the Publicist may travel and that arrangements will then be made for . . . continued

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Publishing Contract One Time Compensation (Copyright Assignment)

Writer(s) Name: ____________________________________________ (Print Names) _____________________________________________ Music by: ______________________________________________________ Lyrics by: _______________________________________________________ Composition Name: _______________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Publisher(s) Name: _______________________________________________ Publisher Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Publisher and/or Production Company (herein called the “Publisher”) and the above named and below signed Writer(s) (herein are called the “Writer”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Writer and the above named and below signed Publisher agree as follows: 1. The Writer agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his/their possession which relate to the Project. 2. The Writer hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to the Publisher, its heirs, successors and assigns, the above named original musical Composition written and composed by the above named and below signed Writer. 3. At the Publisher’s desire: (i) change the Title to the above named composition may be changed; and, (ii) change any and all of the following: words and lyrics and music thereof, and all Rights therein, and all Copyrights and the Rights to secure Copyrights . . . continued

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Publishing Contract – Royalties

(Copyright Assignment)

A Songwriter/Composer will want her/his/their work published for profit whether it be music and/or lyrics for a television jingle, radio music commercial, music for a play, movies, short films, etc. Music publishers play a vital role in the development of new music and in taking care of the business side, allowing composers and songwriters to concentrate on their creative work.

This is a comprehensively drafted six page, eighteen legal clause music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: confidentiality, reversion, compensation or royalties, rights as to title, changes, modifications and additions, assignment, and dispute resolution.

The Independent Songwriter/Composer is not employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Publisher, nor of the Publishing Company nor any other company or person affiliated with the Publisher in any manner whatsoever.

Signing this music contract the independent songwriter/Composer is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Songwriter/Composer and the Publisher is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our legal music contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two form of this Agreement. The first music contract the Songwriter/Composer receives a one time compensation for the musical composition. The second music contract form the Songwriter/Composer receives royalties.

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Pyrotechnics Performer

Concert/Gig Contract

A Promoter or Producer will hire a pyrotechnics specialist for a performance or gig. This person must be a professional, with experience, training and knowledge and must be insurable.

This is a comprehensively drafted nine page, twenty-one clause legal music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: insurance, confidentiality regarding the pyrotechnics performer’s procedures, drugs and alcohol, advertising and promotion, merchandise sales compensation, parking, security and dressing room.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Pyrotechnics Performer/Specialist and the concert/gig Promoter is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two form of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract the Pyrotechnics performer must provide the insurance. The second music contract the concert/gig promoter must provide the insurance.

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Pyrotechnics Performer Concert/Gig Contract (Promoter Insurance)

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Pyrotechnics Performer Concert/Gig Contracts (Promoter Insurance)

Pyrotechnics Performer Name: _______________________________________ (Print Names) Manager Name: __________________________________________________ Promoter(s) Name: ______________________________________________ Promoter Company: _____________________________________________ Concert/Gig Date ________________________________________, 20 ____ Concert/Gig location: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ This Concert/Gig Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named and below signed Promoter(s) and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter”), and the above named and below signed Pyrotechnics Performer(s) and Manager (hereafter called the “Performer”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Promoter hereby engages the Performer as an “Independent Performer” to perform the pyrotechnics services set forth herein, and the Performer hereby accepts such engagement. 1. The Promoter hereby engages the Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Concert/Gig (hereafter called the “Gig”), to perform such pyrotechnics activities as required by the Promoter and detailed in Appendix “A. 2. The Performer and Performer’s Management warrants and guarantees that the Pyrotechnics detailed in Appendix “A” are, legal to perform, have been tested and tried for safety, and are approved by any and all government or legal authorities. 3. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The pyrotechnics Performer shall have the Right to inspect the Promoter’s Pyrotechnics insurance coverage before any and all . . . continued 10.The Promoter shall be entitled to advertise and promote the appearance of Performer at the Gig. The Performer acknowledges that the Performer will rely on the terms hereof in all such promotions and advertising and in the brochures to be printed setting forth the names, dates and times of all Gigs to be held at the . . . continued 11. The Performer may sell Merchandise during the Gig as agreed with the promoter. Said merchandise shall consist of CD’s, tapes, phonographs, T-shirts, and any and all paraphernalia with . . . continued

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Record Master Receipt

As an independent artist/singer/vocalist, independent band or independent musician you will possess Master Recordings that you will want pressed and distributed. The recording manufacturing company manages and coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, promotion, and enforcement of copyright protection of sound recordings and music videos for and on behalf of recording artists and their managers.

This document is a “Short Form” one page music contract receipt signed by the Master Producer or the Recording Manufacturing Company.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Receipt – Record Master

Master Producer: __________________________________________________ (Print Names) Recording Manufacturing Company: ___________________________________ Recording Manufacturing Company Representative: ______________________ Recording Manufacturing Company Location: ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ The following Record Master(s) have been forwarded by the above named and below signed Master Producer to the above named and below signed Recording Manufacturing Company. 1. Title: _________________________________________________________ Composers: ______________________________________________________ . . . continued

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Recording Company Contract – Commercial Recording Services Contract

Commercial Recording Services Contract

As an independent band or independent singer/vocalist or independent musician you will be hired by a Recording Company to render your talents and services in the production of a recording.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is an eleven page, thirty-five clause legal music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Signing this contract the independent Musician/Singer/Band is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Recording Company.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in this music contract Agreement, include: confidentiality, exclusive commercial recording service, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, rehearsal/recording times quality of service, compensation, distribution rights, non-performance of recordings covenant, rights assignment, artist promotional appearances and reversion etc. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement compensation for the performer is paid as royalties. The second music contract Agreement the performer receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Recording Company Contract Commercial Recording Services Contract One Time Compensation

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Recording Company Contract – Royalties (Commercial Recording Services Contract)

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Recording Company: _______________________________________________ Recording Company Representative: __________________________________ Recording Studio Location: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named Recording Company, represented by the above named and below signed Recording Company Representative (herein called the “Recording Company”) and the above named and below signed Artist and Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”), for the above named Project (herein called the “Recording”). The Recording Company is a going concern which specializes in the management, recording, recording distribution and representation of musical artists. Be it known that the Recording Company is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Artist and that the Recording Company has the business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Artist in the furtherance of her/his/their career. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Recording Company Representative agree as follows: 1. The Recording Company hereby signs the Artist to a “commercial recording services” Contract for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance Recordings of her/his/their musical talents and services for commercial purposes, including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and Recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future. 2. This agreement shall remain in effect from ___________________ 20 ___ until _____________________ 20___. During this period of time the Artist will, at mutually convenient times, attend, perform and record at the Recording . . . continued 5. The Artist will be ready, willing, able and prepared for any and all rehearsal sessions and Recording sessions. The Artist hereby warrants that her/his/their instrument(s) is/are adequate and of durable and suitable quality for the Project. The Artist agrees and stipulates, that the Recordings of the compositions designated shall include the Artist’s obligation to appear, to rehearse, to make the usual tests, and to comply with. . . continued 19. Commencing with the completion of the Recording and continuing for the term of this Agreement, the Recording Company will diligently use its best efforts to secure distribution of the Recording throughout . . . continued 30. At any time during the term of this Agreement upon prior written notice to Recording Company of at least __________________________________ days, the Artist or her/his/their designated representative shall be permitted unrestricted access to the accounting books and . . . continued

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Recording Manufacturing Company Contract

As an independent artist/singer/vocalist, independent band or independent musician you will possess Master Recordings that you will want pressed and distributed. The recording manufacturing company manages and coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, promotion, and enforcement of copyright protection of sound recordings and music videos for and on behalf of recording artists and their managers.

This comprehensive music contract has the following clauses amongst others: copyright ownership, confidentiality, licensing agreements, manufacturing and distribution rights, compensation, distribution territory and reversion clause.

This legal music contract between the independent Artist and the Recording Manufacturing Company is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a ten page, twenty-nine clause music contract Agreement. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Recording Manufacturing Company receives royalties for services rendered. The second music contract Agreement the Recording Manufacturing Company receives a one time compensation/payment for services rendered.

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Recording Manufacturing Company Contract

Minor Artist
Parent/Guardian Signature

As an independent artist/singer/vocalist, independent band or independent musician you will possess Master Recordings that you will want pressed and distributed. The recording manufacturing company manages and coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, promotion, and enforcement of copyright protection of sound recordings and music videos for and on behalf of recording artists and their managers.

This comprehensive ten page, twenty-nine clause contract has the following clauses amongst others: copyright ownership, confidentiality, licensing agreements, manufacturing and distribution rights, compensation and reversion clause.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music legal contract between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this Agreement. The first contract the Minor Artist receives royalties for services rendered. The second contract the Minor Artist receives a one time compensation/payment.

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Recording Manufacturing Company Contract One Time Compensation

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Recording Manufacturing Company Contract Royalties

Artist Name: ______________________________________________________ (Print Names) Area of Entertainment: ______________________________________________ Artist Management/Agent: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Recording Manufacturing Company: ___________________________________ Recording Manufacturing Company Representative: ______________________ Recording Manufacturing Company Location: ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Project: _________________________________________________________ (records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Internet Downloads, etc.) Herein this Agreement is between the above named Recording Manufacturing Company, represented by the above named and below signed Recording Manufacturing Company Representative (herein called the “Recording Manufacturing Company”) and the above named and below signed Artist and Management/Agent (herein called the “Artist”), for the above named Project that includes the Master sound recordings (herein called the “Recording”). The Recording Manufacturing Company is a going concern that specializes in the manufacture of musical recordings, recording distribution and representation of musical artists. Be it known that the Recording Manufacturing Company is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Artist and that the Recording Manufacturing Company has the manufacturing facilities, business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry distribution contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Artist in the furtherance of her/his/their career by manufacturing and selling the Artist’s Project/Recording(s). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Artist and the above named and below signed Recording Company Representative agree as follows: 1. The Artist has in her/his/their possession recorded “master sound recordings” of certain musical compositions detailed in Appendix “A”. Either directly or by way of exclusive license, the Artist warrants that she/he/they has/have all the legal Rights, Title, Ownership, and Interest, including Copyright, in the Masters to be manufactured and sold by the Recording Manufacturing Company. 2. The Recording Manufacturing Company hereby warrants that it does business throughout the ________________________________________________ (state, province, country, world),(herein called the “Territory”), publishing musical compositions. The Recording Manufacturing Company desires to manufacture the Masters detailed . . . continued 16. For the term of this Agreement, the Artist agrees to appear, if so requested, at ___________________________________________________ number of performances to promote the distribution of the Recording. The Recording Manufacturing Company shall schedule and arrange such performances, but the Artist shall . . . continued 27. The Parties agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy concerning this Agreement or the termination of this Agreement, or any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to any interpretation, construction, performance or breach of this Agreement, shall be settled by arbitration to be held in _________________________________________________ (City), _________________________________________ (state, province, country). The Arbitrator may grant . . . continued

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Royalty Agreement – Song or Musical Composition

(Song or Musical Composition)

As a songwriter or musical composer you own the Copyright to your original Property. All the Rights to a piece of original music or a song are Property and as such can be bought, sold, assigned, inherited or given away. Hence, a Composer may sell her/his/their original composition to a new Owner.

To earn a profit the Composer and/or the Owner of a piece of music or a song will need a Publisher to sell your Property.

This legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; Royalties, copyright assignment, payment obligation dates, auditing, composer/owner ownership covenant and motion picture synchronization. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Composer/Owner and the Publisher is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this music contract Agreement. The first music contract Agreement is between the Composer and the Publisher. The second music contract Agreement is between the composition Owner and the Publisher.

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Royalty Agreement Composer – Publisher (Song or Musical Composition)

Music Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ (Print Names) Lyrics Composer(s) Name: __________________________________________ Music Composition Name: ___________________________________________ Composition Genre: _______________________________________________ (for band, singer, group, film, music video, stage production, game show, commercial, etc) Publisher Name: __________________________________________________ Publisher Company: _____________________________________________ Project Name: ____________________________________________________ Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Publisher and/or Publisher Company (herein called the “Publisher”) and the above named and below signed Composer(s) (herein individually and collectively called the “Composer”). The above named Song or Musical Composition is herein called the “Composition”. The term “Publisher” as used throughout this Agreement shall be deemed to include the Publisher and her/his/their/its successors and assigns. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Composer and the above named and below signed Publisher agree as follows: 1. IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ____________________________ in hand paid to the Composer by the Publisher, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the mutual covenants herein contained, the Composer hereby sells, assigns, transfers and sets over unto the Publisher for her/his/their/its own use and benefit, the Composition named above, together with all her/his/their Rights, Title and Interest, both Legal and Equitable, in and to the same, it being understood and agreed that the above named Composition and the Copyright thereof and each and every Right therein whether now known or hereafter to become known, are and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Publisher to have and to hold absolutely and forever. 2. The Title of the Composition may be changed at the Publisher’s option. 3. In further consideration for, and in full payment of the above stated sale, the Publisher agrees, in the event of the publication by the Publisher of the Composition, to pay to the Composer; (i) a Royalty of . . . continued 13. The Composer hereby warrants and represents; (i) that the Composition and each and every part thereof is her/his/their sole, exclusive and original work, and that no part of the Composition, or the whole thereof, infringes upon any other Composition whatsoever, and that . . . continued

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Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services – Recording

Exclusive Personal Services – Recording

As an independent Singer/Vocalist you will be hired by Producers to sing lead or back-up for recording sessions.

This six page, thirteen clause legal music contract includes but is not limited to the following music contract Clauses; rights assignment, confidentiality, compensation, drugs and alcohol, availability, arbitration and production standards.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Singer/Vocalist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this Agreement. The first music contract Agreement the Singer/Vocalist receives Royalties for services rendered. The second music contract Agreement the Singer/Vocalist receives a one time compensation/payment.

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Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – One Time Compensation)

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Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – Royalties)

Singer/Vocalist Name: ____________________________________________ (Print Names) Instruments Played: _______________________________________________ Producer(s) Name: _______________________________________________ Producer Company: ______________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (record, CD, DVD, film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Singer/Vocalist (herein called the “Singer/Vocalist”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Singer/Vocalist and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby employs the Singer/Vocalist to “exclusive personal services” for the purpose of making studio and/or live performance Recordings (herein individually and collectively called the “Recording”), of her/his voice for commercial purposes, including but not limited to: phonographs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and Internet Downloads and Recordings by any and all electronic means known now or in the future. 2. The Singer/Vocalist agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all . . . continued 9. The Singer/Vocalist shall receive as full payment for services hereunder the following amounts; (i) the Producer we shall pay to the Singer/Vocalist the initial payment sum of _______________________________________________________ for each and every . . . continued

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Singer/Vocalist Recording Release Multiple Gig Performance Agreement No Compensation

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Singer/Vocalist Recording Release Multiple Gig Performance Agreement Royalties

Singer/Vocalist Name: ______________________________________________ (Print Names) Instrument(s) Played During Gigs:_____________________________________ Band/Group Name: ________________________________________________ Band/Group Manager: ______________________________________________ Herein this Agreement the above named and below signed Band/Group/Manager is the “Employer”, and the above named and below signed Independent Singer/Vocalist is the “Singer/Vocalist”. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Singer/Vocalist and the above named and below signed Employer agree as follows: 1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the above named and below signed Employer hereby engages the above named and below signed Singer/Vocalist as an “Independent Singer/Vocalist” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Singer/Vocalist hereby accepts such engagement. 2. The Singer/Vocalist will perform at the Gigs on the dates and times listed in Appendix “A”. Rehearsals, if any, are as agreed. 3. Breaks are as agreed in the Gig contract with the Promoter, or as agreed by the Employer before the Gig, or as necessary during the Gig. 4. The Singer/Vocalist shall provide her/his own instruments as recorded above for the Gig. The Singer/Vocalist hereby warrants that her/his instruments are . . . continued 12. Should the Employer so desire to record the Singer/Vocalist’s voice and performance the Singer/Vocalist hereby waives any Right to inspect or approve the finished photograph, videotape, film, printed matter or . . . continued

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Singer/Vocalist Release

As an individual Singer or Singing Group or a Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may/will be auditioning Independent Singer/Vocalists for your concerts, Gigs or Recording Sessions.

The Independent Singer/Vocalists joining you or your Band or Group are not employees, nor partners, nor agents of the Employer, nor of the Production Company nor any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.

Signing this legal music contract the independent Singer/Vocalist is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Employer.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Singer/Vocalist and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

This is an four page, sixteen clause extensive legal music contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, compensation, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance, engagement dates, assignment of rights and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your unique situations and circumstances.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, Singer/Vocalists and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient Singer/Vocalists, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are six forms of this music contract Agreement depending on if the Singer/Vocalist is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.

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Singer/Vocalist Release – Minor Performer

Gig Performances

As an Independent Singer or Independent Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may be auditioning other Independent Minor Musicians for your Gigs or Recording Sessions. As an Independent the Minor Musician being hired is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Employer and/or of the Production Company or any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.

This is an extensive six page, twenty one clause legal music contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, drugs and alcohol, assignment of rights and performance standards.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Signing this music contract the independent Minor Musician is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Employer. The Guardian must sign this music contract in agreement.

This music Agreement between the independent Minor Musician/Singer, the Parent/Guardian and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are six forms of this music contract Agreement depending on if the minor Singer/Vocalist is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.

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Songwriter – Publisher Agreement Copyright Assignment – Royalties

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Songwriter(s) – Publisher Agreement – One Time Compensation

As an independent songwriter and/or composer you will want your music and lyrics published for profit. The Songwriter/Composer will negotiate and sign with a music Publisher. In today’s market the primary job of the music publisher is to link up new songs by songwriters with suitable recording artists to record them for profit and airplay. Promoting such songs, supervising the collection and payment of publishing royalties for sales to their writers, placing writers songs in other media such as movie soundtracks and commercials, and handling copyright registration and “ownership” matters for published songs, are among other jobs handled by a music publisher. Music print publishers also supervise the issue of songbooks and sheet music by their artists.

This is an extensive five page, fifteen legal clause music contract including but not limited to the following Clauses: confidentiality, assignment of copyright, composer/writer warranties of authorship, royalties, compensation, reversion for non-publication, and arbitration. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your unique situations and circumstances.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Songwriter/Composer and the Publisher is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this Agreement. One form the Songwriter-for-Hire receives a one time compensation for services rendered. The second form the Songwriter-for-Hire receives royalties.

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Sound and Lighting Agreement

A Producer of a concert or gig will require the services of a either an independent Sound and Light Specialist, or an independent Sound Specialist and an independent Light Specialist.

This is a comprehensively drafted eight page, seventeen clause legal music contract with Clauses regarding but not limited to: confidentiality, compensation, equipment, lighting and sound requirements, assistants, insurance, drugs and alcohol, parking and security.

These music contract Agreements between the independent Sound and Light Specialist, Independent Sound Specialist and Independent Light Specialist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

This music contract Agreement comes in three forms. The first music contract form is for a specialist who performs both lighting and sound. The second music contract form is for a specialist performing lighting only. The third music contract form is for a specialist performing sound only.

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Sound Specialist Agreement

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Sound and Light Specialist Agreement

Sound and Light Specialist Name: ___________________________________ (Print Names) Sound and Light Company: _________________________________________ Producer(s)/Promoter(s) Name: _____________________________________ Production Company: ____________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: __________________________________________________ (gig, music video, stage production, game show, etc) Herein this Agreement is between the above named and below signed Producer(s)/Promoter(s) and/or Production Company (herein called the “Producer”) and the above named and below signed Sound and Light Specialist(s) (herein called the “Light and Sound Specialist”). HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Sound and Light Specialist(s) and the above named and below signed Producer agree as follows: 1. The Producer hereby employs the Sound and Light Specialist(s) to provide the sound equipment and lighting gear for the above named Project. All equipment to be provided for the Project is detailed in Appendix “A”. The Sound and Light Specialist hereby warrants that her/his equipment is adequate for the Project, and that the Sound and Light Specialist ’s Equipment listed in Appendix “A” is of durable and suitable quality for the Project. 2. The Sound and Light Specialist shall hire any and all Assistants as are necessary to ensure safe and proper set-up, operation, coordination and breakdown for the Gig. The Producer shall issue all-access permits to all designated Assistants of the Sound and Light Specialist, as listed in Appendix “D”, in advance of the Sound and Light Specialist’s arrival at the venue. The Producer shall be notified in advance of the Sound and Light Specialist’s arrival at the venue if there are any changes in the list of the Sound and Light Specialist’s personnel required to complete the terms of this Agreement. The Sound and Light Specialist will use only personnel directly connected to the production of the Project under the terms of this Agreement. 3. The Sound and Light Specialist and any and all Assistants (as notified by the Sound and Light Specialist), agree to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Project and not at any time to take any unauthorized . . . continued 4. The Producer shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Sound and Light Specialist on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or performance Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Sound and Light . . . continued 7. The Producer shall provide the electrical power and circuits necessary for the Sound and Light Specialist to perform her/his/their duties hereunder. The Sound and Light Specialist ‘s electrical requirements . . . continued 16. Should any portion of this Agreement prove to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not affect the balance of this Agreement. This Agreement is guided by and governed by the Laws of the ____________________________ (county, state, province, country) shall be the place of execution and jurisdiction. . . . continued

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Sponsorship Agreement – Concert/Gig

Sponsorship Agreement

Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer
Concert /Gig

As an independent band, independent singer, independent musician or independent dancer you will want one or more businesses or companies to sponsor your concert or Gig.

This is an extensive ten page, twenty-eight clause legal music contract including but not limited to the following music contract Clauses: rehearsal locations, concert Hall/Gig location including staffing and insurance, stage hands, sound and lighting, advertising, merchandise sales, drugs and alcohol, copyright non-infringement, dressing rooms, and security.

This music contract Sponsorship Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two music contract Forms of this music contract Agreement. The one music contract Agreement the Performer provides a performance gratis and has Rights to sell performer merchandise. The second music contract Agreement the Performer is paid for their performance and has Rights to sell performer merchandise.

There are two forms of the Agreement. The first contract the performer is not being given a cash compensation but the performer can sell products at the Gig and gets exposure and experience. The second music contract the sponsor is paying the performer for their services.

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Sponsorship Agreement – Concert/Gig – for Pay

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Sponsorship Agreement – for Pay Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer Concert/Gig

Performer Name: _______________________________________________ (Print Names) Manager Name: ________________________________________________ Sponsor(s) Name: ________________________________________________ Sponsor(s) Company: _____________________________________________ Sponsor(s) Representative(s) : ______________________________________ Concert/Gig name: ______________________________________________ Concert/Gig Date ________________________________________, 20 ____ Concert/Gig location: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ The Independent Band, Independent Singer(s), Independent Dancer(s) and Independent Musician(s) herein this Agreement are referred to as the “Performer”. This Sponsorship Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”), for the above named Concert/Gig is entered into by and between the above named and below signed the Sponsor(s) and the Sponsor(s) Company (hereafter called the “Sponsor”), and the above named and below signed Performer(s) and Manager (hereafter called the “Performer”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Sponsor hereby engages the Performer as an “Independent Performer” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Performer hereby accepts such Gig. 1. The Sponsor hereby engages the Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Concert/Gig (hereafter called the “Gig”), to perform such activities as required by the Sponsor and detailed in Appendix “A. 2. The Sponsor shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Performer on any and all activities listed in Appendix “A” including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all places on the Gig Location. The Performer shall have the Right to inspect the Sponsor insurance coverage before any and all activities detailed in Appendix “A” are performed. This is a condition to this Agreement and agreed by all Parties to this Agreement and inadequate or no insurance will void this Agreement instantly. 3. The Sponsor agrees to furnish at his/her/their own expense for each performance and rehearsal, the concert hall or theater or location(s) of the Gig, properly heated, ventilated, lighted, clean, in good order and . . . continued 10. If, and only if agreed, the Performer grants the Sponsor permission to tape, record, film, by any and all means the image and voice and performance of the Performer during the Gig(s) and/or rehearsal(s) (herein called the “Record”) for, promotional and/or commercial purposes including broadcast on television, in movie theatres, on the radio, on the Internet, by satellite, . . . continued 18. The Performer represents and warrants that he/she/they are knowledgeable about the Copyright laws of the relevant jurisdiction as applicable to the Gig, and that the Performer shall not perform any copyrighted materials of others during the Gig without full compliance with . . . continued 26. In the event that the Performance of any of the covenants of this Agreement on the part of the Sponsor or Performer shall be prevented by act of God, physical disability, the acts and regulations of public authorities, or labor unions, labor difficulties, strike, civil tumult, war, epidemic, interruption or delay of transportation service or any cause beyond . . . continued

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Studio/Practice Hall Lease

Band – Group – Musician – Singer

As every musician and singer knows it is practice that improves the quality of the end product. This may involve renting space in a sufficient and appropriate studio or practice hall.

This eight page, twenty-eight clause legal contract includes but is not limited to the following Clauses; term of lease, rent, insurance, quiet occupation, security deposit, signs and renovations, parking and termination.

This Lease Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

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Lessee/Tenant: __________________________________________________ (Singer/Band/Group etc. Print Name) Manager: ________________________________________________________ Lessor/Landord: __________________________________________________ Address of Studio/Practice Hall: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ This Studio/Practice Hall Lease Agreement (herein called the “Lease”) is made by and between the above named and below named Lessor/Landlord (hereafter called the “Landlord”) and the above named and below signed Lessee/Tenant, (hereafter called the “Tenant”), for the above addressed Studio/Practice Hall (hereafter called the “Leased Premises”) . The Landlord desires to lease the Leased Premises to the Tenant, and the Tenant desires to lease the Leased Premises from the Landlord for the purposes of musical practice for the term, at the rental and upon the covenants, conditions and provisions herein set forth. THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein, contained and other good and valuable consideration, it is agreed: 1. The Landlord hereby leases the Leased Premises to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases the same from Landlord, for an “Initial Term” beginning __________________, 20 __ and ending on ________________ 20 __ . 2. Landlord shall use its best efforts to give Tenant possession as nearly as possible at the beginning of the Lease term. If Landlord is unable to provide occupation the Leased Premises in a timely manner for whatever reason, rent payable shall abate for the period of delay. The Tenant shall make no other claim against the Landlord for any such delay. 3. The Tenant may renew the Lease for an extended term by agreement . . . continued 9. The Landlord shall maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the Building and the Leased Premises in such amounts as the Landlord shall deem appropriate. If the Leased Premises or any other party of the Building is damaged by fire or other casualty resulting from any act or negligence of the Tenant or any of the Tenant’s agents, employees or . . . continued 27. The Tenant shall comply with all laws, orders, ordinances and other public requirements now or hereafter pertaining to the Tenant’s use of the Leased Premises. Te Landlord shall comply with all laws, orders, ordinances and . . . continued

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Co-Production Music Project

Music and Lyrics

Composer Collaboration Agreement Music and Lyrics

Composer-for-Hire Music and Lyrics

Composer Contract One Time Compensation (Composer-for-Hire) Music and Lyrics

Concert/Gig contract for Pay Minor Performer (Parent/Guardian Signature)

(Promoter Insurance)

(Promoter Insurance) Minor Performer Parent/Guardian Signature

Entertainer Performance Contract

Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider Entertainer Performance Contract

Minor Entertainer Performance Contract Parent/Guardian Signature

Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider Minor Entertainer Performance Contract (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Concert/Gig – For Pay (Promoter Insurance)

Confider – Recipient

Confidentiality Agreement Confider – Recipient

Copyright Assignment All-Rights Transfer (Short Form)

Distribution Agreement – Exclusive (Royalties)

Exclusive Agent Agreement Band

(Songwriter-for-Hire) Music and Lyrics

Exclusive Songwriter(s) Contract (Songwriter-for-Hire) Music and Layrics

Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer Tour/Concert /Gig

Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement – for Pay Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer Tour/Concert/Gig

Financing Finder’s Fee Agreement (Short Form)

Guarantee (Notarized)

International Marketing and Distribution

Exclusive Distribution (Advance and Royalties) –

Bank Escrow Account Form

International Marketing and Distribution Agreement Exclusive Distribution (Advance and Royalties)

Joint Venture Agreement (Short Form)

Agreement to Dissolve Joint Venture

Lawyer-Client Retainer/Services Contract

Mechanical License (Royalties)

Minor Artist (Commercial Recording Services Contract) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Artist Recording Manufacturing Company Contract Parent/Guardian Signature Royalties

Minor-Artist – Producer/Recording Company Agreement Royalties (Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract (Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Artist Recording Company Contract – Royalties (Commercial Recording Services Contract) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Artist-Mater Producer Agreement – Royalties Non-Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract (Parent-Guardian Signature)

Minor Artist – Master Producer Non-Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract

Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Musician Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – Royalties) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Musician Exclusive Personal Services

Minor Musician Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement – For Pay (Parent/Guardian Signature) Royalties

Minor Musician Gig Performances

Minor Singer/Vocalist – Exclusive Personal Services

Minor Singer/Vocalist Agreement Exclusive Personal Services (Recording – Royalties) Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Talent
(Parent/Guardian Signature)

Minor Artist
Exclusive Commercial Recording Contracts
Parent/Guardian signature

Composer-for-Hire
Music and Lyrics

(Promoter Insurance)
Minor Performer
Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Entertainer Performance Contract
Parent/Guardian Signature

(Songwriter-for-Hire)
Music and Lyrics

Band, Singer, Musician, Dancer
Tour/Concert /Gig

Exclusive Distribution
(Advance and Royalties) –

Minor Artist
(Commercial Recording Services Contract)
Parent/Guardian Signature

Minor Artist – Master Producer
Non-Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract

Minor Musician
Exclusive Personal Services

Minor Musician
Gig Performances