Independent Music Law Advice

About Me

Independent Music Law Advice supplies advice and representation to a wide range of artists, bands, record companies, management, publishers, digital labels and many other music related companies.Formed in 2002, our main aim is to provide accurate and up to date information on all issues surrounding music law and to represent our clients offering a service that suits their position within the industry.
In addition to gaining general legal advice from the site, you will be able to contact a Music Law Adviser directly and receive an honest assessment of your situation and be advised the next best step to take whatever the issue. We will then be able to represent you in all music related issues.Independent Music Law Advice is run by an Independent Music Legal Adviser not affiliated to a law firm. Support has come from many areas of music including various websites and record labels.
AS FEATURED IN THE UNSIGNED GUIDE 2007. CHECK OUT MY ARTICLES AND FORUMS ON MANY SITES INCLUDING VOCALIST.ORG,UKBANDS.NET,U.K.MUSIC.COM,DROWNEDINSOUND.COM, UNSIGNEDCITY.COM AND UKMIX.ORG.
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ARTISTS, BANDS, LABELS, PUBLISHERS, MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION/T.V COMPANIES AND ANYONE INVOLVED IN OR CONNECTED TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.

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Books:

The Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide The 10 A and R Commandments Bands Need to Know-Will Beattie ( contributing editor musiclawadvice.co.uk)http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/display.asp ?isb=9781905862108MAJOR CHAPTER AND GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MUSICLAWADVICE.CO.UK.Shows you how to create a successful career in music - by securing a record company deal or by making it on your own. This is a guide on how the music industry works for new bands seeking record deals.

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2007-A Year In Review

2007-A Year In Review Yet another year goes flying by and over here at IMLA we have witnessed great change and improvement in both our clients and our quality of service with interest coming f...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:12:00 PST

MUSIC LAW ADVICE SERVICES

Below are some examples of the many services offered. Email [email protected] for more information. CONTRACT ANALYSIS: Full clause by clause contract analysis plus suggested amendments/negot...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:05:00 PST

NEW BOOK ! ! ! The Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide

The Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide The 10 A and R Commandments Bands Need to Know http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rock-Times-Music-Industry-Guide/dp/1 905862105/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:16:00 PST

INTERVIEW FROM talentedyoungpeople.com

..> ..> Interview with Elliot Chalmers from Independent Music Law Advice Musiclawadvice.co.uk supplies advice and representation to a wide range of artists, bands and music related companies. Wi...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:05:00 PST

Do Labels Need advice?

Do Labels need advice ?We can advise and draw up deals for management, recording, publishing and distribution companies. We can also help you with any promotional, merchandising, publishing contracts...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:53:00 PST

Do Artists/Bands Need Advice ?

Do Artists/Bands need advice? There is no doubt that understanding your legal position will go a long way to helping you get the most out of a deal that you might be offered. When being advised on&nbs...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:51:00 PST

MANAGEMENT DEALS

Management DealsMany bands and musicians after toiling away on the gig circuit are likely to get their first taste of success by being offered a management deal. Having booked your own gigs and public...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:14:00 PST

THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY PART 1

Copyright Infringement Its now four years since I started the website and in that time I've had a close up view of how the music industry is coping in the 21st century. Theres no doubt that the huge ...
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:04:00 PST

ASK A MUSIC LAW QUESTION

Feel free to ask me a question relating to any music/law issues you might be having.
Posted by Independent Music Law Advice on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:19:00 PST