Artists at a workshop at PIRATE Ridgewood, NYC

MUSIC LAW

Past Events

Brand Partnerships

Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkin LLP)
Date: Dec 13
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Delve into brand partnerships. Nick will discuss different deal types, how to select the right fit, and the art of negotiating key aspects – all from the artist's viewpoint.

Management Deals

Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkin LLP)
Date: Dec 6
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Delve into music publishing. Nick will discuss different deal types, how to select the right fit, essential commercial/legal terms and the art of negotiating key aspects – all from the artist's viewpoint.

Music Publishing Deals

Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkin LLP)
Date: Nov 14
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Record And Distribution Deals

Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkin LLP)
Date: Nov 2
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Explore essential income streams for artists, various types of record and distribution deals, methods to determine the right fit for your needs and strategies for negotiating pivotal terms – all from the artist’s perspective.

About The Series

Pirate Artists attending a workshop at Pirate Studios

Get to grips with the essential legal know-how for artists through Nick Eziefula's event series. As an industry expert with experience at one of the leading firms in the field, Nick will guide you through the intricacies of record deals, distribution deals and music publishing. Whether you're at the beginning of a music career or already established, these sessions promise to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate music law more confidently, especially as you prepare to release music.

About Your Host

Nick Eziefula

Nick Eziefula, a lawyer and partner at Simkins LLP, specialises in commercial law and intellectual property within the media and entertainment sectors, while also benefiting from a background in the tech industry. Having been a former recording artist himself, he excels at educating artists about law from a directly relevant viewpoint. His expertise also extends to brands, agencies and their strategic utilisation of music rights. Participants can expect to enhance their grasp of integrating legal aspects into their daily activities as artists through Nick’s tailor-made free online workshops.