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Music Recording Contract
"I need a Music Recording Contract for a Hong Kong-based indie rock band signing with our label for a two-album deal starting January 2025, with specific provisions for live streaming rights and social media content ownership."
1. Parties: Identifies the record label and the artist(s), including their legal names and addresses
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the artist's status and the label's business
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Recording', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Masters', etc.
4. Term and Territory: Specifies the duration of the agreement and the geographical areas where rights are granted
5. Recording Commitment: Details the number of recordings/albums to be produced and delivery requirements
6. Recording Services: Outlines the artist's obligations regarding recording, including minimum recording requirements and standards
7. Rights Granted: Specifies the rights being transferred to the label, including copyright and exploitation rights
8. Financial Terms: Details advances, royalties, and other payments, including calculation methods
9. Recording Costs: Specifies who bears the costs of recording and how they are recouped
10. Marketing and Promotion: Outlines obligations regarding promotion and marketing of the recordings
11. Warranties and Representations: Contains standard warranties from both parties
12. Termination: Sets out circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated
13. Confidentiality: Establishes confidentiality obligations for both parties
14. General Provisions: Contains standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, etc.
1. Producer Engagement: Required when the label has specific requirements about producer selection and engagement
2. Merchandising Rights: Include when the label will have rights to create and sell merchandise
3. Publishing Rights: Include when the deal includes music publishing rights
4. Live Performance Obligations: Include when the label requires control over live performances
5. Social Media Obligations: Include for deals with specific social media presence requirements
6. Video Production: Include when music videos are part of the agreement
7. Synch Rights: Include when synchronization rights are specifically handled
8. Artist Group Provisions: Include when the artist is a group rather than a solo performer
1. Schedule 1 - Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for recordings, including format and quality standards
2. Schedule 2 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
3. Schedule 3 - Permitted Deductions: List of permitted deductions from gross revenues before royalty calculations
4. Schedule 4 - Marketing Commitments: Specific marketing and promotion commitments from the label
5. Schedule 5 - Delivery Requirements: Detailed specifications for delivery of recordings and associated materials
6. Appendix A - Recording Budget: Agreed budget for recording production and related costs
7. Appendix B - Advance Payment Schedule: Schedule of advance payments and their triggering events
8. Appendix C - Approved Studios: List of approved recording studios and producers if specified
Authors
Music
Entertainment
Media
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Broadcasting
Advertising
Film and Television
Digital Distribution
Creative Arts
Legal
Artists and Repertoire
Business Affairs
Copyright and Licensing
Marketing
Digital Distribution
Finance
Creative Services
Production
Artist Management
Music Producer
A&R Manager
Legal Counsel
Copyright Manager
Artist Manager
Business Affairs Director
Recording Engineer
Marketing Director
Digital Rights Manager
Finance Manager
Creative Director
Contract Administrator
Publishing Manager
Distribution Manager
Brand Partnership Manager
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