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Great Thread!! Do you by chance have a Venue Rental Contract? I need one that I can send to venues that agree to let me throw a show at their place of business. I'm new to the site and already have found that this is the most informative place i've came across.

Good lookin out on the contracts!

Ainz
 
Ainz said:
Great Thread!! Do you by chance have a Venue Rental Contract? I need one that I can send to venues that agree to let me throw a show at their place of business. I'm new to the site and already have found that this is the most informative place i've came across.

Good lookin out on the contracts!

Ainz
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I have a Booking Agreement...I will look for the rental agreement

BOOKING AGREEMENT



THIS CONTRACT, entered into on this ____ day of ________, 19__, is for the personal services of the Musician(s) for the performance described below. The undersigned employer and the undersigned musician(s) agree and contract as follows:


1. NAME OF MUSICIAN(S):

2. NUMBER OF MUSICIAN(S):

3. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

4. DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE:

5. TIME(S) OF PERFORMANCE:

6. WAGE AGREED UPON:

7. DEPOSIT:

8. PAYMENT OF BALANCE TO ____________________ MADE IN U.S. CURRENCY OR CERTIFIED CHECK AT THE END OF PERFORMANCE.

9. ADDITIONAL TERMS:

10. This contract constitutes a complete and binding agreement between the employer and the musician(s). AGENT acts only as agent and assumes no responsibility as between the employer and the musician(s).

11. In case of breach of this contract by Employer, the Employer agrees to pay the amount stated in Section 6 as mitigated damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and legal interest.

13. The Employer agrees to be responsible for harm, loss, or damage of any kind to musician(s) person or property while located at the place of performance (Section 3 herein).

14. The persons signing for Employer and the Musician(s) agree to be personally, jointly and severally liable for the terms of this contract.


___________________________________ __________________________________
for Employer for Musician(s)

or you cna edit this one http://www.theintersection.org/pdf/TBA_venue_contract.doc
to fit your needs..

hope this helps
 
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contracts

hey man, thanks a lot for the contracts. these are awesome.
 
no problem...

like any other contract have a entertainment lawyer look it over for you..
 
ey guys i got a few zips full of contracts. got them from a few sites. if anyone willing to host em let me kno ill send em over so evryone could feed of em
 
this thread needs to be a sticky, i think.... very helpful
 
thanks people i need these contract bad. they all look prety good
 
By chance does anyone have a contract where a producer is signing to another producer's production company?
 
this is my first reply ever and I chose this cause this is clearly the best thread I've ever read....ya'll guys is holding it down...
 
Hello everyone :)

I hate to be a nuisance and ask a question that has been answered before but all of this is really beyond me.

Does anyone by chance have a contract tamplate that I as a film maker can use when working with musicians to gain their permission to use a song in a movie?

What I'm wanting to do is name the musicians in the credits and give them a copy of the final product. They would not be paid and I would have no rights to alter their music other than maybe using only some parts of songs. I want to assure them that their music will not be used in any other productions other than those they explicitly agree to in the contract. This would be for low budget movies (we can't afford to pay for songs at this time) and the songs will be coming from local, unsigned bands looking to promote their music through our movies.

Thank you a bunch for any assistance :)

Nevermind... I figured it out. I borrowed someone else's contract on here and adjusted it to suit my needs. This is tailored to a situation wherein a person wants to solicit free music to put into their movie. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

PAGE 1 OF 4

NON-EXCLUSIVE USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is between ______________me_________________ ("Licensee"), and _________band_______________ ("Licensor").

Contact Information: (Please Print Clearly)

LICENSEE:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
LICENSOR:
Band Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Person(s):

___________band name/members names__________ is/are the sole Exclusive Owner(s) of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this Agreement.
_________band name/members names ____________ is/are the sole Authorized Licensor(s) of the song ______________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this Agreement.
The Licensee wishes to have the non-exclusive right of usage of the song ____________"song title"___________ under the provisions of this Agreement.

GRANT OF RIGHTS

The Licensee agrees to give the Licensor credit for musical contribution on the film and provide a copy of the completed product to the Licensor.

Licensee Initials:__________ Licensor Initials:__________

PAGE 2 OF 4

TERMS

A) The Licensee understands that their non-exclusive use of the song ___________'song title"__________ is limited to the following rights:
The non-exclusive right to use ___________"song title"_________ as music in the new film _____________"film title"___________ (film title is subject to change).
The non-exclusive right to include and exploit __________"song title"___________ to promote the film; this includes portions of the song being used in digital internet usage, radio broadcasts, video clips and audiovisual uses all solely for the purpose of advertising and promoting the film ____________"film title"______________ (film title is subject to change).
B)The Licensee also understands that their non-exclusive usage of _________"song title"__________ is limited to one new film and if the Licensee wishes to use __________"song title"___________ in other new films, then the Licensee must obtain another License to use ________"song name"__________ from the Licensor.

C) Licensor understands that the rights that are being granted to the Licensee in this Agreement are non-exclusive and that the Licensor will have the full authority and full right to issue other parties the right to use the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement.

D) The Licensee is hereby allowed to use portions of the song or the whole song in the new film _______________"film title" ________________ (film title is subject to change).
The Licensee agrees to refrain from editing the composition of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement. The Licensee will not change the arrangement of __________"song title"___________ or add or remove any melodies, instruments, drum programming or sounds that are contained within __________"song title"___________.

E) Licensee understands that the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement does not contain any unapproved samples. The Licensor also understands that they are responsible for clearing all samples that they choose to use and that the Licensee cannot and will not be held liable for the misuse of any sampled material that the Licensor uses in conjunction with the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement.

F) The Licensee understands that The Licensor maintains 100% copyright and ownership of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement, and the Licensee has neither the right nor authority to sell or license the rights to the song __________"song title"___________ whether in whole or part to any other party.

G) Licensee is required to credit the producer _________producer name___________ on the film that the Licensee creates that contains a portion or sum of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement, with the following statement ________Music by band representative initials for X Records___________.
Licensee agrees to display this statement on all physical media containing a portion or sum of __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement. Including but not limited to Film end credits, DVD end credits and Video tape end credits.

Licensee Initials:__________ Licensor Initials:__________

PAGE 3 OF 4
H) Licensee is required to credit ___________band name/members names__________ as the writer(s) of the music on the new film that the Licensee creates that contains a portion or sum of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement.
This credit should be placed near the song title as follows: __________song writer's name(s)_____________.
Licensee agrees to display this statement on all physical media containing a portion or sum of the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement. Including but not limited to Film end credits, DVD end credits and Video tape end credits.

THE TERRITORY
The rights granted under this Agreement shall be for the world.

Licensee Initials:__________ Licensor Initials:__________

PAGE 4 OF 4
"I have read and understand the terms of this Agreement. I will adhere to the terms outlined within this Agreement, and am aware that any breach of this contract will result in the revocation of my non-exclusive rights.

_______________________________________ ____________________
Licensee (Printed Name) Date
_______________________________________ ____________________
Licensee (Signature) Date

I warrant that I have the power to enter into and grant the rights in this Agreement. I authorize the licensee to use the song __________"song title"___________ that is being licensed in this agreement, in the manner outlined in this Agreement.

_______________________________________ ____________________
Licensor (Printed Name) Date
_______________________________________ ____________________
Licensor (Signature) Date
 
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Yup

Just download Lime wire then under the programs tab type music contracts You'll get Everything!!
 
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FILM MASTER USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Producer") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Composer").

WITNESSETH:

In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. The musical composition covered by this license is:

Composition: _____COMPOSITION TITLE_____ (all score music)
Publishers share: 100% World

2. For and in consideration of Producer's agreement to pay a license fee in the sum of $XX,XXX.XX and other good and valuable consideration to the Publisher, Publisher hereby grants to the Producer, and its successors, assigns, and licenses the exclusive, irrevocable right, license, privilege and authority to use the specified musical composition in the motion picture referenced in Section 2.

2. The present working title of the motion picture with which said recording will be used is _____FILM TITLE_____. As used herein, the term "motion picture" refers to said motion picture and all versions thereof now or hereafter in existence, whether in English or foreign language, television, or any other form, (but not including remakes or sequels), and trailers, promotional films, television and radio spots, clips and excerpts of said motion picture or any version thereof.

3. The territory covered by this license is the universe.

4. This license shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of all copyrights in said musical composition, including any renewals and extensions without Producer having to pay any additional consideration thereof.

5. Composer warrants that it has the right to grant this license, that it owns and controls one hundred percent (100%) of the right, title and interest in and to Recording and that the use of said Recording hereunder will not violate the rights of any third party. Composer shall indemnify costs, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of any breach or failure of any warranties or covenants made by Composer herein.

6. Subject only to the rights herein above granted to Producer, all rights of every kind and nature in said Recording are reserved to the Composer, together with all rights of use thereof. However, in no event shall Producer have less rights than a member of the public would have in the absence of this license.

7. No failure by Producer to perform any of its obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of this license, unless Composer has given Producer written notice of such non-performance and producer fails to cure such non-performance within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such notice.

8. Composer's rights and remedies in the event of a breach of this license shall be limited to Composer's right, if any, to recover damages in an action at law.

9. Producer agrees not to manufacture or distribute sound recordings (including soundtrack albums, promotional CDs, and any and all methods of sound recording) separately from actual positive prints of the motion picture and directly integrated media (such as digital recordings to be used in theaters as part of a theater digital sound reproduction system).

10. Producer agrees to obtain all synchronization licenses necessary to utilize the musical compositions embodied in the Recording in the soundtrack of the Film and any related entertainment products such as promotional films and advertisements.

11. Producer agrees to pay all musicians' re-use, new-use, and all residual payments of any kind related to this use of the Recording.

12. This license shall be governed by and subject to the laws of the State of _____STATE_____ applicable to agreements made and to be wholly performed therein.

13. This license is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective successors and/or assigns of the parties hereto.

14. This represents the entire agreement between Producer and Composer with regard to Recording of said musical composition.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

BY:
"PRODUCER"
<<COMPANY NAME>>


_____________________________
(an authorized signatory)


BY:
"PUBLISHER"
<<FULL NAME>>


_____________________________
(an authorized signatory)

FILM SYNCHRONIZATION LICENSE AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Producer") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Publisher").

WITNESSETH:

In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. The musical composition covered by this license is:

Composition: _____COMPOSITION TITLE_____ (all score music)
Publishers share: 100% World

2. For and in consideration of Producer's agreement to pay a license fee in the sum of $XX,XXX.XX and other good and valuable consideration to the Publisher, Publisher hereby grants to the Producer, and its successors, assigns, and licenses the exclusive, irrevocable right, license, privilege and authority to:

A. Record the musical composition identified above (including the music and/or lyrics thereof in any arrangement, orchestration or language), but only in the synchronization or timed relation with the motion picture identified below;

B. Make any number of copies of said recordings;

C. Sell, license, distribute, sub-distribute, export, and import said recordings and/or copies from and into any country or territory throughout the universe; and

D. Perform said musical composition throughout the universe but only in synchronization or timed relation with the motion picture identified below, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below:

3. The present working title of the motion picture with which said recording will be used is _____FILM TITLE_____. As used herein, the term "motion picture" refers to said motion picture and all versions thereof now or hereafter in existence, whether in English or foreign language, television, or any other form, (but not including remakes or sequels), and trailers, promotional films, television and radio spots, clips and excerpts of said motion picture or any version thereof.

4. The territory covered by this license is the universe.

5. The music publishing company designated for the musical composition will be _____PUBLISHING COMPANY_____ (ASCAP). Publisher will own 100% of all worldwide music publishing rights for the Score as described herein. Producer agrees to specify Publisher (ASCAP) as 100% writer and the Publisher (ASCAP) as 100% publisher for all music on performing rights cue sheets. Producer agrees to prepare accurate performing rights cue sheets and file with ASCAP and provide a copy to Composer no later than 30 days after the sound mix of the film.

6. This license shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of all copyrights in said musical composition, including any renewals and extensions without Producer having to pay any additional consideration thereof.

7. The recording rights granted in (a) above may be exercised by any and all means, methods, and systems of recording sound in synchronization or timed relation with motion pictures, whether now known or hereafter devised.

8. Publisher warrants that it has the right to grant this license, that it owns and controls one hundred percent (100%) of the right, title and interest in and to said musical composition and that the use of said musical composition hereunder will not violate the rights of any third party. Publisher shall indemnify costs, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of any breach or failure of any warranties or covenants made by Publisher herein.

9. Subject only to the rights herein above granted to Producer, all rights of every kind and nature in said musical compositions are reserved to said Publisher, together with all rights of use thereof. However, in no event shall Producer have less rights than a member of the public would have in the absence of this license.

10. No failure by Producer to perform any of its obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of this license, unless Publisher has given Producer written notice of such non-performance and producer fails to cure such non-performance within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such notice.

11. Publisher's rights and remedies in the event of a breach of this license shall be limited to Publisher's right, if any, to recover damages in an action at law.

12. Producer agrees to give credit to the Publisher, full card in the main titles to read:

Music Composed By _____COMPOSER NAME_____

13. Producer agrees not to manufacture or distribute sound recordings (including soundtrack albums, promotional CDs, and any and all methods of sound recording) separately from actual positive prints of the motion picture and directly integrated media (such as digital recordings to be used in theaters as part of a theater's digital sound reproduction system).

14. This license shall be governed by and subject to the laws of the State of _____STATE_____ applicable to agreements made and to be wholly performed therein.

15. This license is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective successors and/or assigns of the parties hereto.

16. This represents the entire agreement between Producer and Publisher with regard to said musical composition.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

BY:
"PRODUCER"
<<COMPANY NAME>>


_____________________________
(an authorized signatory)


BY:
"PUBLISHER"
<<FULL NAME>>


_____________________________
(an authorized signatory)
 
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*Boothy* said:
Will someone help me out please how i can word this different? i dont really want to be sorting out music clearance forms and i dont really understand what it's trying to say
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this means the he will be considered a co-author on the SR Form when the Artist Copyrights the finished work..

also you can have the artist send you a copy of the copyright to make sure they have you on there as a co-author...hed wanted to do it so he will know he is on the work 4 sure.. you can re-word it to fit your need and wants..
 
What type of contract would I use when signing someones track to a label, making them the holder of the copyright, but granting me use of the track for the label in CDs and general digital release?
 
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