Document background
The Session Musician Agreement serves as a crucial legal framework for professional engagements between music industry entities and session musicians in the Philippines. This document is essential when hiring musicians for temporary or project-based work, such as studio recordings, live performances, or soundtrack productions. It ensures compliance with Philippine legislation, including the Intellectual Property Code, Labor Code, and Artists' Welfare Protection Act. The agreement typically includes detailed provisions for compensation, recording rights, performance specifications, and intellectual property assignments. It's designed to protect both the hiring entity's interests in the recorded material and the musician's rights to fair compensation and proper credit. The Session Musician Agreement is particularly important in the Philippine context, where the entertainment industry is highly active and requires clear legal frameworks for artistic collaborations.
