Win a record deal + a free trip to the WMC 2004

[Adam Cruz]

West End Records is proud to present the official launch of the "West End International Music Search 2K3". Please visit our site, register to participate, and get your new music to us ASAP!

If you are producing good house music and your music is unsigned, then this contest is just for you! We’re looking for talented individuals with ambition, creativity, and a willingness to take a chance. Your deadline is Friday, November 21, 2003.

To Register, click here (http://www.westendrecords.com/contest/html/contesthome.html)

[jordash]

hi ;)
just a little question regarding the competition.(i didnt totally understand)
does this:

"West End Records reserves the right to use your performance, appearance, name, voice, singing voice, likeness and any musical sound effects produced by you or any persons assisting in the production and writing of your submission, in connection with any television programs, motion pictures, or the internet for all purposes, including advertising, marketing, promotion, merchandising and the exploitation of any and all ancillary and subsidiary rights.; as same be edited, in all media, throughout the universe, in perpetuity for no compensation, unless other required by law. "

...mean that ALL SUBMISSIONS can be exploited for commercial purposes? or only the top 10 who are licenced by you?
if i send you a cd, can you use it without licencing it from me?

peace and much respect,
j

[DeesKo]

More importantly, say I submit something, and it doesn't make the final top 10, West End doesn't hold any rights to that song after the contest is over correct ?

I can take that song and shop it without any issues with West End correct ?

Also, does the track have to be a work not already registered to a publisher ?

Say I have my label and my publishing company set up, I have a song I want to submit, but its already registered under my publishing company, is it not eligible ?

Peace

[ September 22, 2003, 05:50 PM: Message edited by: DeesKo ]

[Adam Cruz]

To Jordache:

The clause below refers to something different. During the voting process, we will be video taping the panel of judges listening to the submission and deciding on their top 10. During that time, your submission may be played and heard. That clause allows us to legally air your submission. Other than that, we will not manufacture as a release unless a Master License or Master Purchase Agreement is signed by you.

If you make it to the top 10, you will be asked to sign a NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE agreement. That allows us to feature your submission, at our discretion (see contest rules for the "advance" agreement pertaining to the top 10).

If you have more questions, feel free to contact me at: adamcruz@westendrecords.com

[Adam Cruz]

Originally posted by DeesKo:

More importantly, say I submit something, and it doesn't make the final top 10, West End doesn't hold any rights to that song after the contest is over correct ?

CORRECT.

I can take that song and shop it without any issues with West End correct ?

CORRECT.

If you are chosen as the winner of the contest, an agreement will need to be signed to allow West End Publishing affiliates to share in the publishing copyright(i.e., if you're already registered with your own publishing company). RE: the top 10, publishing issues are not applicable since it is a license agreement.

Peace

[DeesKo]

Originally posted by The Almagest:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by DeesKo:

More importantly, say I submit something, and it doesn't make the final top 10, West End doesn't hold any rights to that song after the contest is over correct ?

CORRECT.

I can take that song and shop it without any issues with West End correct ?

CORRECT.

If you are chosen as the winner of the contest, an agreement will need to be signed to allow West End Publishing affiliates to share in the publishing copyright(i.e., if you're already registered with your own publishing company). RE: the top 10, publishing issues are not applicable since it is a license agreement.

Peace </font>[/QUOTE]GOTCHA...

Thanks Adam.

Peace

[Adam Cruz]

you got it.

[jordash]

...thanx ;)
j

[Adam Cruz]

you're welcome, j.