The “No Tape” Rule: Guarding Your Digital Likeness
In the age of iPhones and Twitch, venues often try to sneak a clause into the contract that gives them the right to record your set for “promotional purposes.” Your agency’s job is to strike that out.
Your live performance is a “work of art.” If a venue records it and sells it or puts it on YouTube without your permission, they are stealing your IP. A good agent ensures that any recording requires a separate negotiation and a separate check.
The Bottom Line: If it’s on camera, it’s a product. Your agent makes sure you own that product.
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