Legal Requirements

Legal Requirements

Knowing Your Rights

  • Comprehend the importance of copyright and how it protects creative works including songs, recordings, and performances
  • Be aware of the process and benefits of registering a copyright
  • Understand the concept of Intellectual Property (IP) rights and its protection including Trademarks and Patents

Contractual Agreements

  • Understand the robust nature of recording contracts and recognise what to look out for within them
  • Comprehensively comprehend booking agreements for live performances and the contract between musicians and promoters
  • Gain knowledge of publishing contracts and what they mean for songwriters and performers
  • Recognise the significance of management contracts, and how they define the relationship between artists and managers

Health & Safety Laws

  • Become familiar with health & safety regulations for the workplace such as the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Understand the role and importance of risk assessments for live events to ensure safety of the performer and audience
  • Remember to apply health & safety laws and regulations when organising music events or performances
  • Familiarise with potential hazards in the music industry such as loud noises, heavy equipment, and stress

Privacy and Data Protection

  • Understand importance of the Data Protection Act 2018 in handling and processing personal information
  • Be aware about GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as it controls how personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government
  • Know about rights of the interested party including the right to be informed, right of access, and the right to rectification

Ethical Laws

  • Understand implications of defamation and libel laws in relation to artistry and public statements
  • Comprehend potential legal consequences of breaching ethical considerations such as plagiarism or dishonest practices in the industry
  • Appreciate the significance of maintaining ethical conduct to enhance reputation and credibility within the music industry