Being a Union Member/Recording for Fun

Jimi Michiel · 02-28-2007, 07:52 PM

Hi Tony,

I joined the union here in Minneapolis a couple of months ago to do some theater and freelance work. Since then, I have been asked to perform and record with a local rock band. I'm friends with the guys in the band and enjoy it, so I don't mind not getting paid (we put all the profits in the "band fund" to cover travel, equipment, etc...)

We've bought some studio time and are planning to record a demo to shop around to record companies and possibly release on an independant label. I trust the guys in the band and know that when (or if) we start turning a profit, I will be fairly compensated. My question is whether I'm going to get in trouble with the union if the CD gets released and I just have an informal agreement. I tried looking in the union rules, but it seems really confusing and I'm not sure what category this fits into.

Thanks for the help,
Jimi

kadleck · 02-28-2007, 08:05 PM

Jimi -

I'm going to PM you on this one. (Sorry if I squash the thread.)

TK

02-28-2007, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MN/NY/TX Brand: Monette Posts: 1,643	Being a Union Member/Recording for Fun Hi Tony, I joined the union here in Minneapolis a couple of months ago to do some theater and freelance work. Since then, I have been asked to perform and record with a local rock band. I'm friends with the guys in the band and enjoy it, so I don't mind not getting paid (we put all the profits in the "band fund" to cover travel, equipment, etc...) We've bought some studio time and are planning to record a demo to shop around to record companies and possibly release on an independant label. I trust the guys in the band and know that when (or if) we start turning a profit, I will be fairly compensated. My question is whether I'm going to get in trouble with the union if the CD gets released and I just have an informal agreement. I tried looking in the union rules, but it seems really confusing and I'm not sure what category this fits into. Thanks for the help, Jimi
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02-28-2007, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 428	Re: Being a Union Member/Recording for Fun Jimi - I'm going to PM you on this one. (Sorry if I squash the thread.) TK

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