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The Side Artist Agreement With Royalty is essential for professional music production and recording projects in the Netherlands. This document is typically used when engaging musicians, vocalists, or other performers who contribute to a recording but are not the main artists. It ensures compliance with Dutch intellectual property law, particularly the Dutch Copyright Act and Neighboring Rights Act, while protecting both the main artist's/producer's and side artist's interests. The agreement comprehensively covers performance terms, recording schedules, compensation including both flat fees and royalty structures, rights assignment or licensing, and credit requirements. It's particularly relevant in today's music industry where collaborative projects are common and streaming revenues create complex royalty calculations. The document provides clarity on rights exploitation across various platforms and territories while maintaining compliance with Dutch and EU regulations.
