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