CONTENTSLaying Down The Law: Introduction to WAM GUFF - Legalease It
Why WAM GUFF - Legalease It?
How to Use WAM GUFF - Legalease It - Read This First!
Rock 'n Roll Is Just The Blues Sped Up - The Law Generally
Law - So Where are You From?
"Case Law" or "Common Law"
"Statute Law" or "Legislation"
Areas of Law
Write It Down, Write It Down - Contracts Generally
For Those About to Contract
Verbal Contracts - You Said, I Said
Written Contracts
Implied Contracts
What Use is a Contract?
1. Band Names
Names are Important
Check No-one Else Has Your Name
Registering a Business Name
Registering a Trade Mark
Establishing a Reputation
Further Information
2. Band Structures
Structure, What Structure?
Working as a Solo Artist
Band Structures
Partnerships
Companies
Trusts
Further Information
3. Band Management
Managers, Managers, Managers
Choosing a Manager
Management Contract
Term
Territory
Exclusivity
Your Manager's Powers
Manager's Obligations or Duties
Artist's Obligations
Commission and Payments
Dispute Resolution
Manager's in NSW
Other and in Summary...
Further Information
4. Performing and Promoters
Performing - It's Good for You
Performance Contracts
Practical Considerations
Payment for Live Shows
Termination
Touring and Promoters
Performer's Rights
5. Copyright - Your Property!
What the &#@% is Copyright??
Just Who and What Does Copyright Protect?
Formalities
Owners of Copyright
Rights - Right On!
Moral Rights
How Long Does Copyright Last?
Assigning and Licensing Copyright
Infringement
Performer's Rights
Further Information
6. Song Writing and Song Rights
Co-writing
Songwriting and Publishing
Collection and Distribution of Income
APRA - "Performing Rights"
AMCOS - "Mechanical Rights"
Mechanical Royalties
Further Information
7. Publishing and Song Licensing
Get Your Music Out There!
Types of Publishing Agreements
To License or Assign? Transferring Your Copyright
A Quick Tour of a Publishing Contract
Term and Period of Retention
"Caught" Works
Advances
Royalties and Types of Income
'At Source' Vs 'Net Receipts'
Sub-Publisher's Commission
Writer's Warranties
Publisher's Obligations
Royalty Accounting
Other Matters
Song Licensing
Further Information and Advice
8. Recording and Rights in Records
"Yeah, We're Recording..."
Doing It for Themselves
The Real Deal - Recording Agreements
A Rrruff! Guide to a Recording Agreement
Term and Option Periods
Minimum Commitment
Copyright
Artistic Control
Advances
Royalties
PPCA
Obligations of the Record
Termination
Dispute Resolution
Other Clauses
Termination
A Final Word
Further Information and Advice
9. Record Labels and Record Licensing
Pressing and Distribution Deals
Master Licensing Deals
Label Deals
10. Useful Contacts
Arts Bodies
Business
Copyright
Government
Legal
Music Industry
Support
CONTENTSLaying Down The Law: Introduction to WAM GUFF - Legalease It
Why WAM GUFF - Legalease It?
How to Use WAM GUFF - Legalease It - Read This First!
Rock 'n Roll Is Just The Blues Sped Up - The Law Generally
Law - So Where are You From?
"Case Law" or "Common Law"
"Statute Law" or "Legislation"
Areas of Law
Write It Down, Write It Down - Contracts Generally
For Those About to Contract
Verbal Contracts - You Said, I Said
Written Contracts
Implied Contracts
What Use is a Contract?
1. Band Names
Names are Important
Check No-one Else Has Your Name
Registering a Business Name
Registering a Trade Mark
Establishing a Reputation
Further Information
2. Band Structures
Structure, What Structure?
Working as a Solo Artist
Band Structures
Partnerships
Companies
Trusts
Further Information
3. Band Management
Managers, Managers, Managers
Choosing a Manager
Management Contract
Term
Territory
Exclusivity
Your Manager's Powers
Manager's Obligations or Duties
Artist's Obligations
Commission and Payments
Dispute Resolution
Manager's in NSW
Other and in Summary...
Further Information
4. Performing and Promoters
Performing - It's Good for You
Performance Contracts
Practical Considerations
Payment for Live Shows
Termination
Touring and Promoters
Performer's Rights
5. Copyright - Your Property!
What the &#@% is Copyright??
Just Who and What Does Copyright Protect?
Formalities
Owners of Copyright
Rights - Right On!
Moral Rights
How Long Does Copyright Last?
Assigning and Licensing Copyright
Infringement
Performer's Rights
Further Information
6. Song Writing and Song Rights
Co-writing
Songwriting and Publishing
Collection and Distribution of Income
APRA - "Performing Rights"
AMCOS - "Mechanical Rights"
Mechanical Royalties
Further Information
7. Publishing and Song Licensing
Get Your Music Out There!
Types of Publishing Agreements
To License or Assign? Transferring Your Copyright
A Quick Tour of a Publishing Contract
Term and Period of Retention
"Caught" Works
Advances
Royalties and Types of Income
'At Source' Vs 'Net Receipts'
Sub-Publisher's Commission
Writer's Warranties
Publisher's Obligations
Royalty Accounting
Other Matters
Song Licensing
Further Information and Advice
8. Recording and Rights in Records
"Yeah, We're Recording..."
Doing It for Themselves
The Real Deal - Recording Agreements
A Rrruff! Guide to a Recording Agreement
Term and Option Periods
Minimum Commitment
Copyright
Artistic Control
Advances
Royalties
PPCA
Obligations of the Record
Termination
Dispute Resolution
Other Clauses
Termination
A Final Word
Further Information and Advice
9. Record Labels and Record Licensing
Pressing and Distribution Deals
Master Licensing Deals
Label Deals
10. Useful Contacts
Arts Bodies
Business
Copyright
Government
Legal
Music Industry
Support