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
International Marketing and Distribution Agreement - Exclusive Distribution (Advance and Royalties)
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 music legal contract includes but is not limited to the following Clauses; exclusive international distribution, sub-publishing accord, compensation, rights to negotiate, indemnity and warranty regarding copyright, confidentiality and dispute resolution.
This distribution agreement contains and extensive Bank Escrow Account form for security of funds.
This Exclusive International Distribution and Marketing 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. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your 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 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.
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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