The role of a music producer has changed massively as genres have evolved and the music industry shifts. Join music producer Mike Sonier and entertainment lawyer Matt Gorman for a discussion about producer relationships, contracts and best practices. We will address many aspects of a producer’s role in the music industry and the relationship between artist and producers (as well as producers and managers), including:
What is the difference between production and songwriting when it comes to royalties and backend splits?
What are some of the key industry and contract terms that are specific to a typical producer contract agreement with an artist?
What are producer points and how are they calculated?
When does a producer need a manager?
How can producers protect themselves and their creative intellectual property?
What are some red flags for artists and producers when working together?
We will follow this with a Q&A - please submit questions in advance when registering!
TICKETS
Registration for this event is free. This webinar is presented in partnership with the City of Toronto's Music Office.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:
Matt Gorman (Cox and Palmer)
Matthew Gorman is an entertainment lawyer, focusing his practice on entertainment law, intellectual property more generally, and corporate/commercial transactions, with an emphasis on music and talent advocacy. His clients range from performers, songwriters and producers, to managers, social media influencers, and indie music publishers and record labels. Matt also operates Ocean Town Music, which provides business advisory, management, and event promotion services. Matt was a musician long before becoming a lawyer. Outside the office, Matt loves to play drums, piano, and guitar.
Follow Matt on Instagram @oceantownmusic
Michael Sonier (Producer)
Mike Sonier is an exceptionally versatile LA-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Toronto, Canada. Mike co-wrote and produced Noah Cyrus' "July" (1 billion+ global streams), and also wrote/produced Maggie Rogers' "Love You For A Long Time", Julia Michaels' "Priest", and JoJo's "In Your Room". His most recent cuts include SOHN's; "Riverbank", Dixie’s; “Stuck”, FLUME ft. LAUREL “I Can’t Tell”, and Stephanie Poetri's “Little Lifetimes”. He's collaborated with a wide array of artists including Usher, Mustafa the Poet, Jessie Reyez, Camilla Cabello, Lennon Stella, Ruth B, Joshua Bassett, Spacey Jane, Emmy Meli, Em Beihold, and L Devine among many others. Additionally, Mike’s vocal and additional production credits appear on records by artists like The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, and Dua Lipa.
Follow Mike on Instagram @mike.sonier
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