Issues regarding the ownership

Class starter

Would you sign up with a large co-operation? How long would you sign up for?

 - 2 years maximum but preferable 1 year

    - Pros 

       - Most artists only have a big break/ breakout for a few years maximum

       - Gives you enough time to have a steady income and think about renewal

       - Commitment

          - You might want a break after a while 

    - Cons 

       - Alot can happen in such a short amount of time

     

Members of your group is in rehab. What would you do?

 - Remix old singles

 - Go solo

 - The company

    - Pay you off

    - Court

       - Say that the band is in breach of contract as they have split up

       - Lawyers 

Examples of cases that have had huge contractual legal argument;

 - Michael Jackson, American Idol Stars, Beatles etc

    - Sony

 - Apple and Samsung

How would you make money from a music video?

 - Royalties 

 - Be part of the contract

 - Partnership with the company

   - You make the videos with their funding and the split the profit 

   - Full pay out

 - Make the video, show the company what you could do and make a contract agreement

 - Shares