Music Manager's Forum Canada (MMF) has announced a new five-part series of webinars called MMF Level Up: Navigating Entertainment Law.

The series, which is open to MMF members and non-members, is, "…designed to equip artist managers and self-managed artists with vital legal insights to thrive in the dynamic entertainment industry," stated MMF in an email announcement.

"Led by seasoned entertainment law experts, this comprehensive series delves into critical aspects of entertainment law specifically tailored to elevate your management strategies and safeguard your artistic endeavors," the statement explained.

The first webinar is scheduled for Wednesday October 18 at 1:00 p.m. and is titled "Artist Management Agreements Demystified." It will focus on exposing the nuances of Artist Management Agreements, understanding key clauses, negotiation strategies, and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships to drive artist success. It will be led by Byron Pascoe, an entertainment lawyer and partner with Edwards Creative Law; Matthew Gorman an entertainment lawyer, practicing in Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office, and; Paul Banwatt, co-founder of Slingshot, Gilbert’s LLP’s award-winning service for start-ups and small businesses.

Interested participants can register online here: web link

All webinars in the series are free for MMF members, or $50 each for non-members. Sessions will be recorded and recordings will be shared with all registrants after each webinar.

The remaining four MMF Level Up webinars are scheduled as follows:

Part 2: Spotlight on Live Performance Agreements
Wednesday October 25, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00PM ET

Part 3: Producer Agreements and Artistic Collaborations
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00PM ET

Part 4: Working with Contractors and Intellectual Property
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00PM ET

Part 5: Mastering Termination Agreements
Wednesday November 22, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00PM ET

MMF Canada (web link) is a non-profit trade association and is one of many such associations around the world offering education, networking and advocacy on behalf of its members, their artists, and the wider Canadian music community. Posted: Oct 11, 2023