Presenters: Coe Ramsey, Mark Thomas
CLE Track – For: Legal professionals, Artists, Managers, Agents, Record Labels, Publishers
Bluegrass is a business that performs music. To be successful in business, a band needs to navigate a sea of music law issues. This session discusses the key legal topics relevant to a band, including the legal agreement between the band members, the band structure, the band’s name (including ownership and trademark questions), contracts with promoters, managers, booking agents, recording labels and music publishers, and licensing and intellectual property issues.