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Multiple Rights Deals in the Music Industry
Multiple Rights Deals in the Music Industry Author:Julian Bentley, Colin Young, Isabelle Wekstein, Tom Weisselberg, Andy Taylor, Laura Stevens, Götz Schneider-Rothhaar, Jay Rosenthal, Bernard Resnick, Leon Ramakers This years IAEL book looks at the history of multiple rights deals, the types of agreements being entered into around the world now and how they vary. It examines the complex legal issues involved, most notably enforceability. Our writers consider how companies are reorganising, consolidating and forming — partnerships with other music business e... more »ntities. We talk to current and former representatives of, and advisors to, major and independent record companies, the classical field, music publishers, live promoters and artist managers. We discuss brands acquiring recording rights, an Internet-based DIY project where the consumer invests, and music talent show programmes such as American Idol. Our experts predict how the deals and the business will develop. We have not focused on the tax-driven venture capital models such as those which have been offered to artists and record companies by Ingenious in the UK, as, in the current economic climate, these deals may not continue in the same form.« less