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Song Collaboration Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Song Collaboration Agreement

"I need a Song Collaboration Agreement for a new dance track I'm producing with two other artists, where I'll contribute 60% of the work and split the remaining 40% between the collaborators, with worldwide digital distribution rights and a March 2025 release date."

Document background
The Song Collaboration Agreement is essential when two or more parties come together to create musical works in England and Wales. This contract type establishes clear parameters for ownership, creative contributions, revenue sharing, and rights management. It's particularly important in today's music industry where collaborations are increasingly common and complex. The agreement ensures compliance with UK copyright law and industry standards while providing a framework for successful creative partnerships.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification and details of all collaborating parties

2. Background: Context of the collaboration and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Collaboration: Details of the musical work to be created

5. Ownership and Rights: Copyright ownership and division of rights

6. Revenue Share: Distribution of royalties and other income

7. Credit and Attribution: How parties will be credited in releases

8. Term and Termination: Duration and ending of agreement

Optional Sections

1. Exclusivity: Restrictions on working with others during the collaboration period

2. Recording Costs: Division of production expenses and financial responsibilities

3. Marketing and Promotion: Promotional obligations and restrictions for the musical work

4. Sample Clearance: Responsibility for clearing samples and associated costs

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1: The Musical Work: Detailed description of the song(s) covered under the agreement

2. Schedule 2: Revenue Split: Detailed breakdown of revenue sharing percentages between parties

3. Schedule 3: Credit Requirements: Specific crediting requirements for different formats and platforms

4. Schedule 4: Timeline: Project milestones and delivery dates for the collaboration

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing intellectual property rights, including copyright protection for musical works, moral rights, duration of protection, joint authorship provisions, and rules for assignment and licensing of rights

Berne Convention: International treaty setting minimum standards for copyright protection across member states, ensuring automatic protection of musical works without formal registration

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for publishing deals and assignment of rights

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for contracts dealing with disposition of property rights, including intellectual property

Retained EU Regulations: Post-Brexit retained laws covering collective rights management and digital single market provisions affecting music copyright

Performance Rights Regulations: PRS for Music regulations governing the collection and distribution of performance royalties for musical works

Mechanical Rights Regulations: MCPS regulations governing the collection and distribution of mechanical royalties for reproduction of musical works

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the handling of personal information in contractual relationships

Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002 governing anti-competitive practices and market fairness in the music industry

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