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Artist Recording Agreement
"I need an Artist Recording Agreement for a new electronic music duo based in Berlin, with specific provisions for digital-only releases and social media promotion commitments, to be effective from March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the record company and the artist(s), including their legal status and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights granted by the artist to the record company under UrhG, including recording, reproduction, and distribution rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
6. Recording Commitment: Artist's obligations regarding the number and nature of recordings to be delivered
7. Recording Process: Details of recording arrangements, including studio selection, producer involvement, and approval processes
8. Delivery Requirements: Technical and artistic specifications for recordings and associated materials
9. Release Commitment: Record company's obligations regarding the release and promotion of recordings
10. Compensation: Royalty rates, advances, and other financial terms
11. Accounting and Payment: Procedures for royalty calculations, statements, and payments
12. Third-Party Licensing: Terms for licensing recordings to third parties
13. Artist Warranties and Indemnities: Artist's guarantees regarding rights ownership and original material
14. Name and Likeness Rights: Terms for using artist's name, image, and biographical material
15. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
16. Notices: Communication procedures between parties
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction
1. Group Provisions: Required for bands/groups to address membership changes and individual member obligations
2. Producer Arrangements: Needed when specific producer relationships need to be detailed
3. Advance Recoupment: Include when providing significant advances requiring detailed recoupment terms
4. Minimum Marketing Commitment: Used when specific marketing guarantees are negotiated
5. Publishing Rights: Include when the agreement includes publishing rights administration
6. Merchandising Rights: Added when merchandising rights are part of the deal
7. Live Performance Income: Include when the label has rights to live performance revenue
8. Digital Platform Obligations: Specific terms for digital platform presence and social media
9. International Distribution: Detailed terms for international distribution arrangements
1. Schedule 1: Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for recordings, including format and quality standards
2. Schedule 2: Delivery Materials: List of materials to be delivered with each recording
3. Schedule 3: Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule 4: Permitted Deductions: List of permitted deductions from royalty calculations
5. Schedule 5: Assignment of Rights: Formal assignment of rights under German copyright law
6. Schedule 6: Producer Agreement Template: Standard form of producer agreement to be used
7. Schedule 7: Marketing and Promotion Commitments: Detailed marketing and promotion obligations
8. Appendix A: Recording Budget: Approved recording budget and cost parameters
9. Appendix B: Minimum Recording Requirements: Technical and artistic minimum requirements for recordings
Authors
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media
Live Entertainment
Music Publishing
Recording Industry
Music Distribution
Music Licensing
Artist Management
Legal
Business Affairs
Artists and Repertoire (A&R)
Rights Management
Royalties
Digital Operations
Music Publishing
Contract Administration
Executive Leadership
Finance
Marketing
Music Industry Lawyer
Legal Counsel
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Rights Manager
Artist Manager
Record Label Executive
Music Producer
Contract Administrator
Royalty Manager
CEO/Managing Director
Head of Legal
Music Publishing Manager
Digital Rights Manager
Legal Operations Manager
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