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Welcome to the Music Office online Legal Library - a free resource to
help educate musicians and performers.
NOTE: These
documents are VERY DATED and posted as examples only. The Music Office, its
staff or affiliates in no way endorse the contents or legality of
these contract examples. They are merely examples of how certain
industry deals are constructed. It is very strongly advised that
you consult a knowledgeable music or entertainment attorney before
entering into any deal of scope concerning your career.
If you would like to
have up-to-date contract examples, there is only one great source
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THE MUSIC OFFICE!
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Assignment of Copyright. Short and sweet document
assigning song publishing right from one entity to another. |
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Simple Agency Booking Agreement. A 2-page contract for a
small agency - designed for the casual weekend gig. |
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Short AFM Booking Agreement. A 3-page, slightly dated
contract for a a casual gig. |
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Confidentiality Agreement. Is your project designated
"Top Secret?" Use this form to cover yourself. |
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Distribution Agreement. A short
product distribution/promotion agreement. |
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Film Synchronization Agreement.
Assigning rights to a film company for use in feature film. |
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Master Recording Licensing Agreement. Licensing
a Master to an Indie Label or Distributor |
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Artist Management
Agreement. An agreement with compensation tied to earnings
on gradient scale. |
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Mechanical License.
A simple mechanical license granting manufacturing and replication
rights. |
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Model Release.
Simple model release, can be used with minor models with parental
consent. |
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Producer Royalty
Rider. A short rider specifying the fees and royalties to be
paid to producer. |
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Single Song
Publishing Deal. A simple Nashville-style publishing
agreement. |
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Public Access TV
Show Release. For an appearance on cable or other
local/public access outlet. |
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Contracting
for Sound Services. A basic contract for providing sound and
lighting for an event. |
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Producer's
Spec Deal. Thusly called since the producers doesn't "spec"
to get paid. |
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Sponsorship
Deal. Sponsorship of an event or tour between artist/label
and sponsor. |
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Radio Show Release.
Artist release for performance of music on radio program,
local or syndicated. |
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Jingle Production Contract. Contract
for producing a local/regional jingle package. |
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Indie Film
Offering - Limited Partnership. A good place to start when
looking at aspects of a film deal |
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