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The Composer Agreement is a specialized contract used in the Australian entertainment and media industries when engaging a composer to create original musical works. This document is essential when commissioning music for various purposes, including film scores, television productions, video games, advertising, or standalone musical works. The agreement comprehensively addresses key aspects such as intellectual property rights, compensation structures, delivery requirements, and usage rights, while ensuring compliance with Australian legislation, particularly the Copyright Act 1968 and related regulations. A Composer Agreement becomes necessary whenever there's a need to formally commission original musical compositions, protecting both the creator's rights and the commissioner's interests. The document typically includes specific terms about digital rights, performance rights, and mechanical reproduction, reflecting modern distribution channels and exploitation methods.
