Financing
Finders Fee – Project Financing
The Independent musician, singer/vocalist or band seldom have the funds to complete her/his/their Project. Financing Intermediaries, or Finders in the financial parlance, help to raise the necessary Project funding.
A Finder’s Fee is the compensation given to an intermediary in a business transaction. Such compensation is common in business and is regulated by contractual agreements and law.
This music contract is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a “Short Form” one page, six clause legal 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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Financing Finder’s Fee Agreement (Short Form)
Financing Finder(s): ______________________________________________ (Print Name) Producer(s): ___________________________________________________ Production Company: ____________________________________________ Project Name: __________________________________________________ Project Genre: __________________________________________________ (film, music video, documentary etc.) Herein this Agreement the independent musician or singer/vocalist or band is called the “Producer”. 1. The Financing Finder agrees not to participate in or conduct any negotiations with prospects, or solicit loans for nor on behalf of the Producer. 2. Financing Finder hereby delivers to the Producer the name and . . . continuedGuarantee (Notarized)
An Independent Project can be a risky business. Any one making a loan to an Independent Musician, band r Singer/Vocalist will probably require a Guarantee signed by a Guarantor. The situation in which a Guarantee is most typically required is when the ability of the borrower to perform her/his/their obligations under a music contract Agreement is in question, or when there is some public or private interest, which requires protection from the consequences of the borrower’s default or delinquency.
A Guarantor is the person(s) who agrees to be responsible (guarantees payment) for the debt or obligation of another, the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor.
This music contract Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a “Short Form” one page 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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Guarantee (Notarized)
Guarantor Name: __________________________________________ (print names) Borrower name: ___________________________________________ Loan amount: ____________________________________________ Payee Name: _____________________________________________ The Guarantor, ______________________________________, hereby guarantees full payment of the above loan including any and all interest. Grantor agrees that the Payee may proceed against the Guarantor directly and independently of the Borrower, and that . . . continued Herein Notarized: Notary name: __________________________________________________ (print names) Jurisdiction: ___________________________________________________ BE IT KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS: On the _________ day of _________________, 20___, before . . . continuedJoint 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 . . . continuedJoint 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 . . . continuedPromissory Note – Installment Re-payments
A Promissory Note is used when a Borrower borrows money from the Lender/Investor, from another person or from a Financial Institution. The Borrower agrees to repay the Loan according to the terms of the Promissory Note. If the Note is unsecured, there is no collateral other than the promise of the Borrower to pay back the Loan. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.
Lenders/investor’s should consider their investment with caution because Loans to Independent Filmmakers/Producers are risky. As a debt instrument, a promissory note is not a security. The borrower is entitled to a return of his money plus interest.
A clause guaranteeing repayment of this promissory note is a Guarantee signed by another person or company. If the Borrower fails to repay the loan, the Lender can proceed against the Guarantor for repayment.
This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, fourteen 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.
There are two forms of this Agreement.