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 […]
(Existing) Music in Productions – The Unsung Hero
(Existing) Music in Productions – Introduction Music may be the unsung hero (pardon the pun) of film and television productions. From short films to full length pictures, from web series to TV series, and everything in between; music more often than not plays a vital role. For a producer seeking to obtain music for use […]
FACTOR: Emergency Support Funding
FACTOR: Emergency Support Funding – Introduction Are you a musician who has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Or perhaps you are a concert promotor or music festival that hasn’t been able to host a live music event in many months? If the answer is yes, you and many other individuals and businesses in […]
Setting up a Music Publishing Company in Canada – Being a Musician is a Business
Setting up a Music Publishing Company in Canada – Introduction Setting up a music publishing company in Canada may seem like a daunting task, you may have questions about the cost and whether it is really necessary. Here is a story to give you some insight into the process. Understanding the Need for a Music […]
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s Orion Program For BIPOC Artists
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s Orion Program For BIPOC Artists: Introduction The Radio Starmaker Fund, founded in 2001, is a not-for-profit Canadian organization that provides marketing and promotional support to help launch the careers of emerging Canadian artists. While the organization’s main fund is aimed at artists ‘with a proven track record’, including in an effort […]
“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 […]
Edwards Creative Law Welcomes Entertainment Lawyer – Burt Gidaro
At Edwards Creative Law, we’re passionate about providing entertainment legal services that exceed our client’s expectations. To help us fulfill that commitment, we’re extremely pleased to welcome Burt Gidaro to our growing team of Canadian Entertainment Lawyers. Burt is a passionate entertainment lawyer with extensive music industry, film, television, OTT, and agency/marketing law experience. Burt […]
COVID-19 Killed My Tour – Rights and Obligations – Part 1 – Venues
Tour – Rights and Obligations: Introduction Tour – Rights and Obligations. We all want to limit health risks at home and in the communities that we visit on tour. As we consider the effects of COVID-19 on the live music industry and our individual roles, here is part one of a series of blogs to […]
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 […]
