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  • #20323
    Tbone
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    Can you clarify – do you mean they want to ‘own’ the copyright and you will not have your writer’s share in either broadcast or mechanicals?

    Although both broadcast and mechanicals are unlikely in this instance (which makes it even more ridiculous if that’s what they’re asking) it’s absolutely absurd to grant that to anyone, any entity, ever, unless you’re flat out desperate for some cash. Never give up the writer’s share.

    But maybe this isn’t what they mean by owning the copyright so I’ll hold fire.

    Also, you say they are a government department so their budget is low? Everybody says their budget is low. Let me repeat this.

    Everybody says their budget is low.

    And the government’s budget is low? Didn’t they just borrow another 4 hundred million million million billion? 😉 I’m kidding but you know.

    On the other hand, $1000 for a first gig is excellent – I got $0 on my first gig and my name spelled wrong in the credits. But it’s only excellent if you don’t have to ‘give up the copyright’.

    As Mark says a license in perpeuity is better – and normal. If they want exclusivity on that and you’re willing to give it to them for $1000 then that’s fine too. But not giving up your interest in the work. You should always at a minimum retain your writer’s share 50% of total royalties, EVEN with an exclusive license in perpetuity!

    #20324
    Desire_Inspires
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    PRO’s do not collect money for these kinds of uses.

    Take the money and run.

    If that’s the case, then just turn in the music and get your money. This isn’t a music library deal, so fighting over royalties that will probably never materialize may not be worth it.

    $1,000 can buy some new instruments or upgrade some VSTs. Take the money and run!!!

    #20332
    The Dude
    Guest

    If that’s the case, then just turn in the music and get your money. This isn’t a music library deal, so fighting over royalties that will probably never materialize may not be worth it.

    $1,000 can buy some new instruments or upgrade some VSTs. Take the money and run!!!

    You just repeated what MichaelL said. Only it took longer.

    #20341
    Desire_Inspires
    Participant

    You just repeated what MichaelL said. Only it took longer.

    🙂

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