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Paying for the Past: Life After the Agency When you leave an agency, do you still owe them money? A Sunset Clause dictates how much commission the old agency gets on deals they “initiated” before you left. The Obligation: A fair agent won’t charge you 10% forever. A standard sunset […]

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Who Are You Really Signing With? The Agency vs. The Agent You signed with a massive agency because you love Sarah, the specific agent who “gets” your music. But what if Sarah gets headhunted by a rival firm? Without a Key Man Clause, you are legally stuck at the old […]

Week 3 Review: Are You Being Protected or Just Booked?

The Company You Keep: Vetting the “Vibe” Does a venue align with your brand? An agency is obligated to protect your “moral rights.” If you are a vegan activist, your agent shouldn’t be booking you at a rodeo or a steakhouse chain’s private event without your express consent. They act […]

The T-Shirt War: Fighting the 20% House Fee Venues often demand 20% to 30% of your merchandise sales just for “allowing” you to sell in their lobby. This is a massive hit to an artist’s bottom line. A key agency obligation is to negotiate these “House Cuts” down or eliminate […]

Day 18: Performance Royalties (PROs): Getting Paid Twice

The Geometry of Fame: Understanding Radius Clauses A “Radius Clause” prevents you from playing another show within X miles for X amount of time. While it sounds restrictive, your agent uses this to protect you. If you play three bars in the same neighborhood in one week, you “dilute” your […]