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 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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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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Sample Portion of Agreement Publicity Agreement Artist – Publicist
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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