Singer/Vocalist Release – Minor Performer
Minor Singer/Vocalist Recording Release One Gig Performance Agreement – For Pay One Time Compensation (Parent/Guardian Signature)
Minor Singer/Vocalist Recording Release Multiple Gigs Performance Agreement (Parent/Guardian Signature) Royalties
Minor Singer/Vocalist name: _________________________________________ (Print Name) Instruments Played During Gig: ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________ Band/Group name: _________________________________________________ Band/Group Manager: _____________________________________________ This Agreement is between the above named and below signed independent Minor Singer/Vocalist, (hereafter called the “Minor Singer/Vocalist”), as agreed by the above named and below signed Parent/Guardian, with the above named and below signed Band/Group/Manager (hereafter called the “Employer”). 1. The Minor Singer/Vocalist agrees to maintain the confidential nature of any and all matters relating to the Gigs and not at any time to take any unauthorized photographs, nor video, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor audio recording, by any and all electronic or mechanical means, nor to pass on nor to release to any person any information, photographs, videos, nor audio recordings nor things coming into her/his possession which relate to the Gigs. 2. The Minor Singer/Vocalist represents that she/he is free to enter into this Agreement, and that this engagement does not violate the terms of any Agreement between the Minor Singer/Vocalist and any Third Party. During the term of this Agreement, the Minor Singer/Vocalist shall devote as much time, energy and ability as is necessary to perform the required duties in a timely and productive manner. 9. The Minor Singer/Vocalist hereby assigns the unrestricted worldwide, perpetual right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publish, and otherwise use photographic portraits or pictures, video or film and/or audio recordings of the Minor Singer/Vocalist or in which the Minor Singer/Vocalist may be included, or quotations . . . continued 16. The Parent/Guardian hereby releases, discharges and agrees to save harmless the Employer and Releasees from any liability by virtue of any use of such photographs, portraits, video, audio recordings, the Minor Singer/Vocalist’s name and any . . . continuedSinger/Vocalist Release – Minor Performer
Gig Performances
As an Independent Singer or Independent Band, (a.k.a. the Employer), you may be auditioning other Independent Minor Musicians for your Gigs or Recording Sessions. As an Independent the Minor Musician being hired is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Employer and/or of the Production Company or any other company or person affiliated with the Employer in any manner whatsoever.
This is an extensive six page, twenty one clause legal music contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, drugs and alcohol, assignment of rights and performance standards.
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.
Due to the Rights that arise on any Minor Artist reaching the age of majority an individual music contract Agreement should be signed with each and every Minor Artist. 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.
Signing this music contract the independent Minor Musician is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Employer. The Guardian must sign this music contract in agreement.
This music Agreement between the independent Minor Musician/Singer, the Parent/Guardian and the Employer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
Our music 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 six forms of this music contract Agreement depending on if the minor Singer/Vocalist is being hired for one or more Gigs and for one time compensation/pay, royalties or giving their services gratis.