In the music industry we advise managers, publishers, artists, record labels, songwriters, bands, promoters, festivals, locally and abroad. Having advised some of the biggest and brightest in the industry, including bands, festivals and companies, McCormicks is the trusted advisor and business partner to some of the industry's most successful. Having been part of running (and not just advising) festivals and also touring and launching acts locally and abroad, there is very few entertainment teams who Get the industry like McCormicks. Our MD Matt is a regular guest speaker at industry forums, festivals and conferences and also sits on industry boards.
We run regular "Music for Grown-Ups" seminars for young artists and managers, as well as bi-yearly showcases of our clients to industry.
- Contract preparation and reviews
- Deal negotiations & making
- Agreements – tours, venues, bands, managers, merchandising, endorsements, sponsorship, supply and licensing
- Trade marking, intellectual property and image protection
- Band disputes
- Recording, distribution, licensing and syndication deals
- Business structuring for bands and soloists
- Digital media and streaming
- Music festival affairs
- Litigation (and avoiding it)
- Terms and conditions and privacy
- Digital media
- Other commercial issues including: recovery of outstanding debts, insolvency, new ventures and acquisitions, employee/talent issues and regulatory compliance
- Advising festivals & tours
- Reality TV contracts
- Industry investment structures
- Tour support and entertainment visas
We run regular "Music for Grown-Ups" seminars for young artists and managers, as well as bi-yearly showcases of our clients to industry.
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