Document background
The Recording Agreement is a fundamental contract in the Australian music industry, used when a record label wishes to engage an artist or band to create and commercialize recorded music. This agreement is essential for establishing the legal and commercial framework governing the relationship between the record label and the recording artist(s). It details the artist's obligations to create recordings, the label's rights to exploit those recordings, and the financial arrangements between the parties. The document must comply with Australian federal and state laws, particularly the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. It's typically used at the commencement of a new artist-label relationship or when renewing an existing arrangement, and can be adapted for both established and emerging artists. The agreement addresses modern music industry practices, including digital distribution and streaming platforms, while protecting both parties' interests under Australian law.
