Composers and Writers
- Composer Contract
- Composer Collaboration Contract
- Copyright Assignment
- Exclusive Songwriter Contract
- Songwriter-Publisher Agreement
- Publishing Contract
Management
- Agency Management Agreement
- Exclusive Agency
- Personal Management Contract
- Parental/Guardian Consent Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Musicians General Partnership Agreement
- Agreement to Dissolve General Partnership
- Studio/Practice Hall Lease
- Sale/Purchase of Instrument/Sound/Stage Gear
Professional Advisors
Concerts and Gigs
- Agency Booking Agreement
- Concert/Gig Contract
- Musician Release
- Pyrotechnics Performer
- Sound and Lighting Agreement
- Singer/Vocalist Release
- Singer/Vocalist Release - Minor Performer
- Security at Concert/Gig
Concerts and Gigs Minor Performers
Concert/Gigs Sponsorship
Financing
- Co-production
- Finders Fee
- Guarantee
- Joint Venture Agreement
- Joint Venture Dissolution
- Promissory Note
- Promissory Note with Guarantee
- Assignment of Interest Release(Partner Expelled from Agreement)
Recording
- Artist-Producer Agreement - Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract
- Artist-Master Producer Agreement - Non-exclusive
- Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider - Entertainer Performance Contract
- Recording Company Contract - Commercial Recording Services Contract
- Recording Manufacturing Company Contract
- Record Master Receipt
- Musical Technical Advisor Agreement
- Mechanical License
- Royalty Agreement - Song or Musical Composition
- Royalty Payment Schedule
- Musician Agreement - Recording
- Singer/Vocalist Agreement - Recording
Recording - Minor Performers
- Artist-Producer Agreement - Exclusive Commercial Recording Contract
- Artist-Master Producer Agreement - Non-exclusive
- Concert/Gig Technical Arrangements Rider - Entertainer Performance Contract
- Recording Company Contract - Commercial Recording Services Contract
- Recording Manufacturing Company Contract
- Musician Agreement - Recording
- Singer/Vocalist Agreement - Recording
Distribution
- Exclusive Distribution Agreement
- Broadcast Recording Agreement
- Broad Rights License - Motion Picture/T.V.
Marketing
Concert/Gig Contract
(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.
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.
Concert /Gig Contract Minor Performer – No Compensation (Parent/Guardian signature)
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: ____________________________________________
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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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