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Artist Recording Agreement
"I need an Artist Recording Agreement for a new Malaysian pop artist who will record three albums over five years, with the first album to be delivered by March 2025, including digital distribution rights and social media promotion obligations."
1. Parties: Identification of the record label and artist(s), including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including artist's status and label's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical and industry-specific terminology
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Commitment: Number of recordings required, delivery schedules, and recording requirements
6. Grant of Rights: Rights granted to the label, including recording, distribution, and exploitation rights
7. Recording Process: Details of recording arrangements, including studio selection and producer involvement
8. Advances and Recording Costs: Financial terms including advances, recording budgets, and recoupment provisions
9. Royalties: Royalty rates, calculation methods, and payment terms
10. Accounting and Auditing: Requirements for financial reporting and artist's audit rights
11. Artist Obligations: Artist's commitments, including exclusivity and promotional duties
12. Label Obligations: Label's commitments regarding marketing, promotion, and distribution
13. Warranties and Indemnities: Legal assurances and protection provisions from both parties
14. Termination: Circumstances and procedures for ending the agreement
15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Publishing Rights: Used when the label also acquires publishing rights to the compositions
2. Merchandising Rights: Included when the label has rights to produce and sell artist merchandise
3. Live Performance Income: When the label has rights to a share of touring or performance income
4. Digital Distribution: Specific provisions for digital platforms and streaming services
5. Name and Likeness Rights: Detailed provisions for use of artist's image and brand
6. Side Artist Appearances: Rules regarding artist's appearances on other recordings
7. Producer Arrangements: When specific producer terms need to be incorporated
8. Video Production: When music video production terms need to be detailed
9. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of recordings
1. Schedule 1 - Recording Requirements: Technical specifications for recordings and delivery requirements
2. Schedule 2 - Advance Schedule: Detailed breakdown of advance payments and timing
3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule 4 - Minimum Marketing Commitment: Specific marketing and promotion commitments from the label
5. Schedule 5 - Restricted Acts: List of prohibited activities during the term
6. Appendix A - Recording Budget: Detailed recording budget allocation
7. Appendix B - Approved Studios: List of pre-approved recording studios
8. Appendix C - Producer Agreement: Standard form producer agreement to be used
Authors
Album
Artistic Name
Commercial Release
Composition
Contract Period
Copyright
Digital Platform
Distribution Rights
Exclusive Recording Artist
Financial Year
Initial Period
Label
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Merchandising Rights
Minimum Commitment
Musical Work
Net Receipts
Option Period
Performance Rights
Producer
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Recording Territory
Recoupment
Release Date
Royalty Rate
Single
Sound Recording
Streaming
Synchronization Rights
Territory
Video Rights
Grant of Rights
Term
Territory
Recording Commitment
Exclusivity
Advances
Recording Costs
Royalties
Accounting
Audit Rights
Marketing and Promotion
Distribution
Artist Warranties
Label Warranties
Indemnification
Assignment
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Force Majeure
Termination
Post-Termination Rights
Moral Rights
Digital Rights
Name and Likeness
Non-Competition
Notices
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Severability
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Audio Production
Intellectual Property
Broadcasting
Legal
Artists and Repertoire
Business Affairs
Production
Marketing
Finance
Royalties
Digital Distribution
Publishing
Copyright
Legal Counsel
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Music Producer
Artist Manager
Recording Artist
Copyright Officer
Contracts Manager
Music Industry Executive
Publishing Manager
Marketing Director
Finance Manager
Royalties Administrator
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