Music Performance Agreements – Legally, What You Need to Know
Performing music live is a prime objective of many artists. The performance may be a one-off show at a local bar, part of a tour, or a corporate gig. The variabilities of artists’ performances and the related business considerations are vast. Whether you are the artist, represent the venue, or are the event operator (in […]
“JUST TRUST ME” Legal Agreements in Canada
“Just Trust Me” Legal Agreements in Canada – Introduction “Just Trust Me” Legal Agreements in Canada – what are they and why are they important to know about? One of the most common activities music lawyers spend their time on, including me, is reviewing music agreements, between an emerging artist and a more established music […]
Neighbouring Rights in Canada – Being a Musician is a Business
Neighbouring Rights in Canada – Introduction Neighbouring Rights in Canada – let’s dive in! I challenge anyone not living in a cabin in the woods to make it through a day without being exposed to recorded music – it is all around us. The owners of establishments intentionally use music to enhance your interaction with […]
Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts
Introduction The subject to be discussed today is Termination Clauses in Emploment Contracts. What is “Just Cause”? In Ontario, many employment contracts contain a “just cause” provision, which provides that an employer may terminate an employee’s employment without any notice or pay in lieu of notice. The Decision A recent decision by the Ontario Court […]
Canada Day: The Perfect Day to Support Canadian Content (6th Edition)
The History: Since 2015, I’ve been sharing suggestions of how to support Canadian content on Canada Day – including our nation’s films, music, television programs, books, and more. While there’s reason to consume and share #CanadianContent all year round, Canada Day is the perfect day to celebrate it, be proud of it, and support the […]
MATH is a Musician’s Friend!
Math is a Musician’s Friend Math is a Musician’s Friend. Well, math should be a musician’s friend. Unfortunately, like many people, some musicians are afraid of math. This fear ends NOW… or at least at the end of this article. Get excited. “Knowing math, much like knowing ANYthing else, is empowering. The truth is, making a […]
CanCon – Being a Musician is a Business
What is CanCon? For years we’ve spoken about music law, producer agreements, SOCAN, and more, to future producers and recording engineers at The Audio Recording Academy (TARA), run by the one and only Shannon Murray, at her Raven Street Studios. Recently, we received a question about MAPL, which led to this blog. What is it? […]
SoundExchange for Canadian Musicians – Being a Musician is a Business
SoundExchange for Canadian Musicians – Introduction SoundExchange For Canadian Musicians; have you heard of it, but are not entirely sure what it’s all about, or what you should be doing about it? Are you reading about it because, as was reported on May 15, 2017, it bought CMRRA (Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency)? Who They […]
