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Music Contract
"I need a Music Contract for a three-album deal between our independent record label and an emerging Australian rock band, with the first album to be delivered by March 2025 and including digital distribution rights across Asia-Pacific."
1. Parties: Identification and details of all parties to the agreement
2. Background: Context of the agreement and relationship between the parties
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being granted or licensed under the agreement
6. Obligations of the Artist: Key responsibilities and commitments of the artist
7. Obligations of the Company: Key responsibilities and commitments of the company
8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and management of copyright and other IP
9. Compensation and Royalties: Payment terms, royalty rates, and calculation methods
10. Accounting and Payments: Payment schedules, statements, and audit rights
11. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees made by each party regarding their capacity and rights
12. Termination: Circumstances and processes for ending the agreement
13. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment
15. Execution: Signature blocks and execution details
1. Recording Obligations: Specific requirements for recording delivery and standards (for recording agreements)
2. Publishing Rights: Detailed publishing terms and sub-publishing arrangements (for publishing agreements)
3. Marketing and Promotion: Specific marketing commitments and approval rights
4. Tour and Performance Requirements: Live performance obligations and revenue sharing (for management or booking agreements)
5. Mechanical Licensing: Terms for mechanical reproduction of recordings
6. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platforms and streaming services
7. Merchandise Rights: Terms for merchandise production and sales
8. Producer Royalties: Specific terms for producer payments and credits
9. Sample Clearance: Responsibilities and processes for clearing samples
10. Video Production: Terms relating to music video production and rights
1. Schedule A - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
2. Schedule B - Minimum Commitment: Details of minimum recording or delivery requirements
3. Schedule C - Approved Recording Budget: Breakdown of approved recording costs and budget allocations
4. Schedule D - Technical Specifications: Required technical standards for recordings or deliverables
5. Schedule E - Prior Commitments: List of pre-existing obligations or contracts
6. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney: Standard power of attorney provisions if required
7. Appendix 2 - Assignment of Rights: Formal assignment of specific rights
8. Appendix 3 - Marketing Plan: Agreed marketing and promotion strategy
9. Appendix 4 - Payment Schedule: Detailed payment terms and schedules
10. Appendix 5 - Permitted Samples: List of approved samples and associated clearances
Authors
Artist
Advance
Album
APRA AMCOS
Artistic Name
Australian Territory
Bundle
Commercial Release
Company
Composition
Copyright
Digital Distribution
Distribution Rights
Download
Effective Date
Exploitation
Gross Receipts
Initial Period
Intellectual Property Rights
Live Performance
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Merchandise
Minimum Commitment
Music Publishing Rights
Music Video
Net Income
Option Period
Performance Rights
Performing Rights Society
Phonographic Performance Rights
Producer
Publishing Company
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Release
Remixes
Royalties
Sampling
Single
Sound Recording
Streaming
Synchronisation Rights
Term
Territory
Third Party Platform
Video Rights
Works
Recitals
Definitions
Term
Grant of Rights
Territorial Rights
Recording Obligations
Delivery Requirements
Intellectual Property
Copyright Assignment
Performance Rights
Mechanical Rights
Digital Rights
Synchronisation Rights
Royalties
Advances
Payment Terms
Accounting
Audit Rights
Marketing and Promotion
Approvals
Artist Obligations
Company Obligations
Exclusivity
Warranties
Representations
Recording Budget
Production Requirements
Release Commitment
Distribution
Live Performance
Merchandising
Third Party Licensing
Sample Clearance
Credit and Attribution
Moral Rights
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Assignment
Force Majeure
Termination
Default
Consequences of Termination
Indemnification
Limitation of Liability
Insurance
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Variation
Waiver
Costs
Further Assurance
Execution
Music
Entertainment
Media
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Copyright Management
Event Management
Digital Distribution
Audio Production
Publishing
Legal
Business Affairs
Artist Relations
Rights Management
Licensing
Royalties
Copyright Administration
A&R
Business Development
Contract Administration
Legal Counsel
Artist Manager
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Copyright Administrator
Licensing Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Publisher
Record Label Executive
Rights Manager
Music Producer
Artist Relations Manager
Royalty Administrator
Legal Director
Business Development Manager
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