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List of music contract templates in Flou

Discover our ever-growing library of music contract templates.

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Written by Alexiomar Rodriguez
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One of Flou's most popular feature is our ever-growing library of music contract templates. From splits to complex publishing agreements, with Flou you can create 100% customizable music contracts. Here is a list of our templates.

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Basic

Contract

Purpose

Who

Split Sheet

The purpose of the split sheet is to divide the ownership percentages and income of a musical work among its co-creators.

The split sheet can be used in both musical compositions and sound recordings.

Work for Hire

The purpose of the work for hire is for a person to hire or commission someone else to do creative work, with all the rights to the work belonging to the person who hired them.

The work for hire is for anyone who wants to hire someone and ensure that the rights to the work belong to the person who paid for and commissioned it.

Copyright Assignment or Transfer Agreement

The purpose of an assignment or transfer contract is for a person to buy the rights to an existing work, such as a composition or master recording.

An assignment contract is for anyone who wants to purchase the rights to an existing work.

Music Producer Agreement

The purpose of a music producer contract is to establish the terms and conditions for the relationship between an artist or rights owner, and a music producer.

A music producer contract is for producers and artists or rights owners who will work together.

Featured Artist or Side Artist Agreement

The purpose of a featuring or collaboration contract is to establish the terms and conditions for a collaboration between two artists on a musical track.

A featuring contract is for working with a guest artist. It can be sent by a record label or an artist.

Artists Management Agreement

The purpose of an artist management contract is to establish the terms and conditions for the relationship between a manager and an artist or music group.

A management contract is for managers and artists or music groups.

Digital Distribution Agreement

The purpose of a digital distribution contract is to set the terms between an artist or label and their distributor or aggregator.

A digital distribution contract is between an artist or label and a music distributor or aggregator.

Band Agreement

The purpose of a band or music group agreement is to set the terms between the members of a band or music group.

A band or music group contract is between the members of the band or group.


Publisher

Contract

Purpose

Who (Parties)

Publishing Administration Agreement

The purpose of a publishing administration contract is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between a songwriter and their music publisher.

This contract is for songwriters and music publishers, where the publisher manages and exploits the songwriter's catalog without owning the works, in exchange for a percentage of the earnings.

Co-publishing Agreement

The purpose of a co-publishing contract is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between a songwriter and their music publisher.

This contract is for songwriters and music publishers, where the songwriter and publisher share ownership and income from the works, working together on the management and promotion of the songs.

Single Song Agreement

The purpose of a single song publishing contract is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between a songwriter and their music publisher.

This contract is for publishers who buy the rights to specific songs from songwriters.

Exclusive Songwriter Agreement

The purpose of an exclusive traditional publishing contract is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between a songwriter and their music publisher.

This contract is for publishers who sign songwriters, and all publishing rights to the songs the songwriter creates will belong to the publisher.


Label

Contract

Purpose

Who (Parties)

Recording Agreement

The purpose of a traditional recording agreement is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between an artist and their record label.

This contract is for artists and labels, where the label finances the recording and promotion in exchange for rights to the sales and fixed royalties for the artist.

Label Services Agreement

The purpose of a label services contract (also known as marketing and distribution) is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between an artist and their record label.

This contract is for artists and labels, where the label handles only the marketing and distribution of the music, allowing the artist greater artistic and financial control.

Net Profit License Agreement

The purpose of a net profit license is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between an artist and their record label.

This license is for artists and labels, where the artist receives a percentage of the net profits from sales, instead of an upfront payment or standard royalties.

360 Agreement

The purpose of a 360 agreement is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between an artist and their record label.

This contract is for artists and labels, where the label takes part in various aspects of the artist's career (recordings, tours, merchandising, etc.) in exchange for a percentage of all income.


Licenses (Derivative Works)

Contract

Purpose

Who (Parties)

Sample

The purpose of a sample license is to grant permission to use a portion of an existing recording in a new work. It requires authorization from the rights holder of the original recording.

A sample license is for anyone who wants to use a portion of an existing recording.

Interpolation / Replay

The purpose of an interpolation license is to grant permission to recreate a part of a song (like a melody or riff) in a new recording. It requires authorization from the original composer.

An interpolation license is for anyone who wants to use a portion of an existing song.

Remix

The purpose of a remix license is to grant permission to modify or add elements to an existing work, creating a new version or mix of the original song.

A remix license is for anyone who wants to modify or add elements to an existing work, creating a new version or mix of the original song.

Beats

The purpose of a beat license is to grant permission to use a pre-existing musical beat or rhythm to create a new song. It is usually acquired from a producer or through specialized platforms like Beatstars.

A beat license is for anyone who wants to use a pre-existing musical beat or rhythm to create a new song.

Synchronization

The purpose of a synchronization license is to grant permission to use music to sync with moving images, such as in movies, TV shows, commercials, or video games.

A synchronization license is for anyone who wants to use music to sync with moving images, such as in movies, TV shows, commercials, or video games.


Live Performance

Contract

Purpose

Who (Parties)

Artist Live Performance Agreement

The purpose of a live performance contract is to set the terms for an artist or group's performance at a specific event, including the famous rider.

A live performance contract is between an artist or group and the event promoter.

DJ Services

The purpose of a DJ services contract is to set the terms for a DJ's performance at an event.

A DJ services contract is between a DJ and the event promoter.


Collaborations

Contract

Purpose

Who (Parties)

Sponsorships

The purpose of a sponsorship agreement is to set the terms and conditions for the relationship between a creator and a brand. The agreement outlines the specific deliverables, expectations, and duration of the sponsorship.

This contract is for creators and brands, where the brand provides financial support or products to the creator in exchange for promotion and endorsement.

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