Side Artist Agreement (Company/Furnishing Company)

Essential Legal Protection for Featured Artist Collaborations

Perfect for: Record labels, producers, and artist-owned companies working with featured/guest artists on single track collaborations.

What You Get

Side Artist Agreement Template (Word & PDF formats)

• Professionally drafted, fill-in-the-blank format
• Designed for featured artist/guest vocalist collaborations
• Critical Inducement section for label protection
• Complete songwriter split documentation table

What This Agreement Does

Establishes a professional work-made-for-hire agreement between your company and a featured artist for a single master recording. Structured for company-to-company deals, it ensures clean master ownership while providing fair compensation and proper SoundExchange designation.

Key Features

• Work-Made-For-Hire Structure - Company owns master recording with Side Artist's performance included
• Customizable Royalty Rate - Set percentage based on your specific deal terms
• Featured Artist SoundExchange Designation - Ensures proper digital performance royalty collection
• Publishing Rights Protected - Side Artist retains publishing ownership with clear split documentation
• Critical Inducement Section - Personal guarantee protects you when Side Artist is signed elsewhere

Why This Template Stands Out

• Drafted by Entertainment Attorneys: Years of experience representing labels, artists, and producers in the music industry
• Industry-Standard Inducement: Includes the critical personal guarantee section major labels require
• SoundExchange Compliant: Explicit Featured Artist designation prevents collection disputes
• Legally Sound: Work-made-for-hire language, complete signature blocks, proper songwriter documentation, and indemnification provisions

Perfect For

• Record Labels with Featured Artists: Secure clean ownership of collaborative tracks
• Artist-Owned Companies: Document guest features professionally
• EDM/Electronic Producers: Essential for vocalist features on dance tracks
• Management Companies: License signed artists for outside collaborations

Package Includes

• Side Artist Agreement Template (Word & PDF formats)
• Complete Inducement Section
• Songwriter Split Documentation Table
• Lifetime Access to Updates
• Instant Digital Download

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Questions? Email adam@acfreedmanlaw.com

Disclaimer: These materials are made available for educational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Purchasing this template does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

Last updated November 2025