Arts Law Sample Agreement

Performer’s Release

by Arts Law Centre of Australia

This sample Performer’s Release is for use when the recipient of the release (eg. a producer) intends to record or broadcast a performance of a dramatic work or musical work (including an improvisation of either), a reading, recitation, delivery or improvisation of a literary work, a dance, a circus or variety act or a performance of an expression of folklore.

The sample release deals with authorisations for recording or broadcasting of the performance and using it in a soundtrack. It also covers copyright interests in sound recordings of the performance and moral rights in relation to the performance.

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