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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
P2 Work Permits For Musicians – Legal Requirements for Canadians Performing in the U.S.
P2 Work Permits For Musicians – Introduction P2 Work Permits for Performers; what are they, who needs one, and what are the steps to apply. A common way for Canadian musicians to legally perform in the United States is to obtain a P2 work permit with the assistance of the Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
