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Music Rights Contract
"I need a Music Rights Contract for an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement between my independent record label and an emerging artist, with rights to include digital distribution, streaming, and physical album releases starting from March 2025, including provisions for royalty payments and marketing commitments."
1. Parties: Identification of all parties to the agreement, including rights holders, assignees/licensees, and any relevant corporate entities
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the ownership of the musical works and the purpose of the rights transfer
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Works', 'Rights', 'Territory', 'Term', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being granted or transferred, including reproduction, distribution, performance, and synchronization rights
5. Territory and Term: Geographic scope of the rights granted and duration of the agreement
6. Payment Terms: Financial terms including royalties, advances, payment schedules, and accounting procedures
7. Delivery Requirements: Specifications for delivery of musical works, masters, and associated materials
8. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and right to enter into the agreement
9. Moral Rights: Treatment of moral rights, including attribution and integrity rights
10. Termination: Circumstances and procedures for ending the agreement
11. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Sub-licensing Rights: Include when the licensee needs the right to grant licenses to third parties
2. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platforms and streaming services
3. Synchronization Rights: Include when allowing use of music in film, TV, or other visual media
4. Live Performance Rights: Include when covering live performance permissions and restrictions
5. Promotional Use: Terms for using the music in promotional materials
6. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of rights
7. Dispute Resolution: Include when specific arbitration or mediation procedures are desired
8. Artist Approval Rights: Include when the artist retains certain approval rights over use of the music
1. Schedule 1 - Musical Works: Detailed list of all musical works covered by the agreement, including titles, composers, and recordings
2. Schedule 2 - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different types of use and territories
3. Schedule 3 - Delivery Materials: Technical specifications for delivered materials including format requirements
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Uses: List of pre-approved uses or exploitation of the musical works
5. Schedule 5 - Territory Restrictions: Specific restrictions or requirements for different territories
6. Appendix A - Copyright Registrations: Details of copyright registrations for all covered works
7. Appendix B - Prior Licenses: List of any existing licenses that affect the rights being granted
Authors
Entertainment
Music Industry
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media
Film & Television
Advertising
Gaming
Hospitality
Retail
Events & Live Entertainment
Legal
Rights Management
Business Affairs
Licensing
Royalties
Content Acquisition
Artist Relations
Copyright Administration
Digital Distribution
Contract Administration
Music Rights Manager
Legal Counsel
Copyright Administrator
Licensing Manager
Artist Manager
Music Publisher
A&R Director
Business Affairs Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Supervisor
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Digital Rights Manager
Royalty Manager
Content Acquisition Manager
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