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Workshops

What's the Deal? Entertainment Law and Music Industry Contracts

Date
Monday, Sep 22, 2008 at 7pm
Featuring
Chris Taylor and Jason Klein, Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa (Nelly Furtado, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Three Days Grace, K-OS, Sarah Harmer, Hawksley Workman)
Location
Manitoba Music Industry Resource Centre
Address
1-376 Donald Street

About

The music industry is changing rapidly, and that means the deals and contracts that legalize business partnerships the industry are changing as well. More than ever, the deals that artists and music industry entrepreneurs are signing are complex and unique. This workshop with provide insight to current deals and contracts in the music industry, from band partnership agreements to “360 degree” promotion and recording contracts. Chris and Jason will help explain the complex world of entertainment law and will offer advice on how to negotiate deals and understand contracts in the music business.



This workshop will offer clarity to the beginner and guidance to the experienced. The panel will provide insight to the workings of entertainment law, what a lawyer does, and how it fits with what independent artists and labels are doing; describe the common terms and clauses found in entertainment contracts; and provide a current snapshot of the kind of deals being signed, especially in the areas of recording, management, and artist development.



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Individual mentor meetings are available with Chris and Jason for Manitoba Music members. Contact us for details.

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Contact: Sean McManus
Email: sean@manitobamusic.com
Phone: 975-5191

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