Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York

Re: standard entertainment contract

This is work for which you really need to retain an attorney. There are numerous considerations here. The employment contracts for the promoters & assitants is the least of the concerns. It is the live broadcast that requires the greatest amount of work. You need to clear the use of the artists with both the artist & with any label to which they are signed. In doing this, you will also have to deal with the rights in the copyright to the recording that will be made. In addition, you will need to clear the use of the compositions with the owners of the copyrights in the songs, which is different from the copyright in the recording.

I have done several live concerts and festivals, including live broadcasts & recordings, and I can tell you from experience that there is a tremendous amount of legal work that must be done. You cannot simply pull forms from a book. If you do not get assitance from a lawyer, you will be opening yourself up to a tremendous number problems that could ruin the project.

Re: standard entertainment contract

There are a number of factors to consider when approaching these types of contracts specifically with contracts that include live performances. Additionally there will copyright issues regarding any recordings you make or any compositions that you utilize. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Re: standard entertainment contract

I ran an indie label for some time and know exactly your situation. The most important thing to do is to hire an attorney, someone who knows what they're doing, and who will be able to get you prepared in as short a time as possible for your preformances.

I'd be more than happy to help.

Carlos GOnzalez, Esq.

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