Recording Manufacturing Company Contract

Minor Artist
Parent/Guardian Signature

As an independent artist/singer/vocalist, independent band or independent musician you will possess Master Recordings that you will want pressed and distributed. The recording manufacturing company manages and coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, promotion, and enforcement of copyright protection of sound recordings and music videos for and on behalf of recording artists and their managers.

This comprehensive ten page, twenty-nine clause contract has the following clauses amongst others: copyright ownership, confidentiality, licensing agreements, manufacturing and distribution rights, compensation and reversion clause.

Employment of Minor Musicians raises special concerns because Minors can repudiate contracts. An Employer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Employer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission.

Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision.

Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist.

This music legal contract between the independent Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.

There are two forms of this Agreement. The first contract the Minor Artist receives royalties for services rendered. The second contract the Minor Artist receives a one time compensation/payment.