Members thecrayonset Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi there Just wondering can anyone advise - we're releasing debut EP and want to cover off who gets what re. songwriting royalties. Is there a template anywhere or does it have to bespoke?? Do we need a solicitor? Or can we just do one ourselves (from a template) and everyone sign it?What happens if we don't sign do one? For example, I do most of the songwriting - but if nothing is signed legally is everyone then entitled to the same size slice ? And what about people not in the band who've helped out on other instruments for the recording?? Hope someone can help or point me in the right direction... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3shiftgtr Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Are you in the U.K.? Different in the U.S. We have Performance Rights Organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) that we go thru that when we pay them, they ask the songwriting breakdown for each song. And that is usually what is held up in court if there ever is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thecrayonset Posted August 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Thanks dude - in ireland actually... so maybe official bodies differ in each country?I was kinda hoping just to write out who contributed what and agree on splits and get everyone to sign. guess that would have no legal weight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny-Boy Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hey Crayon, Your PRO would be IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organization). You can check here to see if you qualify for membership. http://www.imro.ie/content/join-imro I would imagine they'll have similar writer forms as ASCAP and BMI. This can be complicated if the entire band collaborated with the songwriting. However, any songs you personally wrote (100%) should be listed with you only as the writer. The songs that were collaborations can be split down the middle, or negotiated (percentage-wise). Be tactful; this kind of activity in a band can be destructive. Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thecrayonset Posted August 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 thanks John appreciated. was hoping there was another way - without more cash going out the door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny-Boy Posted August 16, 2010 Members Share Posted August 16, 2010 thanks John appreciated. was hoping there was another way - without more cash going out the door... Maybe they don't charge for writer membership??? I didn't have to pay for my ASCAP membership. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny-Boy Posted August 17, 2010 Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hey John, what is the procedure of joining to ASCAP membership. new releases songs You can apply here Diane: http://www.ascap.com/about/howjoin.aspx John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZebraSteve Posted August 19, 2010 Members Share Posted August 19, 2010 How about here: http://www.musiccontracts.com/ I would have your own lawyer look over anything you are consider using... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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