The document discusses several important aspects of the music industry including: 1) The production and commercialization of music requires contributions from multiple individuals, so it is important for each contributor's rights to be negotiated early. 2) Copyright is automatically vested in composers/authors of musical works for their lifetime plus 50 years, and producers/sound recorders for 50 years from release of the recording. 3) Those working in the reggae and dancehall industry should obtain legal and professional advisors to ensure they reap rewards from their work now and in the future.

1. ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACTS Andrea Scarlett-Lozer Myers, Fletcher & Gordon Attorneys-at-law 21 East Street, Kingston www.myersfletcher.com

4. REPUTATION & LEGACY OF ARTISTE’S WORK- IMPORTANT

5. DECEASED ARTISTES AS TOP INCOME EARNERS

6. DECEASED ARTISTES AS TOP INCOME EARNERS

11. The business of reggae and dancehall music should be conducted with the same level of attention to detail and protection of rights as other international businesses. Myers, Fletcher & Gordon Attorneys-at-law 21 East Street, Kingston www.myersfletcher.com CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS

14. Copyright subsist in a wide variety of original creative works. Copyright protect the tangible expression of a work – written format, video recording, tape recording, etc. There is no copyright in unrecorded thoughts or ideas. Myers, Fletcher & Gordon COPYRIGHT PROTECTED WORKS

21. SHOULD BRAND NAMES IN DANCEHALL BE FREE FOR ALL TO EXPLOIT?

23. ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACTS Presenter: Andrea Scarlett-Lozer Myers, Fletcher & Gordon Attorneys-at-law 21 East Street, Kingston www.myersfletcher.com