Artists Services

We have a team of between 15 and 20 music and TV professionals that become YOUR team! All of this, while remaining 100% non-exclusive. We work with managers, labels, sponsors, agents, tech companies, non-profits and more. Our partnerships also include artists and companies NOT LISTED on our web site like LIVE NATION and more. The WORLD awaits you!

(1) BIG RECORDS ARTIST PAGE • The company will build a fully functional “artist page” for the owner, on our company web site. This is for the owners’ search engine optimization, internet presence, driving Big Records traffic to the owners’ platforms and showing the industry and fans that the owner is represented in the industry. The company has a search engine / internet specialist available for consultation throughout the agreement.

(2) UNIVERSAL / VIRGIN DISTRIBUTION: (optional) • The owner has the choice of music distribution through our agreement with UNIVERSAL / VIRGIN upon request. The owner may choose to remain with their own independent distribution including Distrokid, Tunecore or others, as Big Records is a non-exclusive entity. All distribution communication with Universal / Virgin Distribution must go through Big Records if the owner decides to use our Distribution.

(3) SOCIAL MEDIA • The company will provide regular social media sharing, influencing and support in all aspects of social media. In addition, our social media / influencer person will be providing connections, instruction, and cross-marketing opportunities throughout our social ecosystem. During radio, video, or press releases, our team will provide consistent organic sharing and marketing for the duration of the releases.

(4) RADIO AIRPLAY & PUBLICITY • The company will provide up to THREE complimentary radio releases per year, supported by select radio networks, DJ’s, podcasts and magazines. Our partnerships in Radio are extensive (including reporting stations) and options will be discussed for each release, as there are always more radio stations that can be added. Release dates are based upon the owner’s timetable. Big Records radio partners are also well-engaged to provide social media help and promotion alongside each release. A press release will be provided by our in-house team upon signing this agreement.

(5) BOOKING AGENTS • Big Records has multiple booking agents regionally, nationally and internationally to book shows, festivals and tours according to the needs of the owner. A 15% commission is the usual rate that the agents will charge for shows that they book for the owner. The owner has no obligation to pay commission on shows NOT obtained by Big Records or its affiliates. Tours can be booked through Big Records affiliate agents, our in-house promoters, sponsor reps and other connections, but agents charge a booking fee for larger tours depending on how many shows and the size and scope of the shows. That is between the owner and the agent to negotiate directly.

(6) MERCH STORE (Optional) • The owner has the option of using your own merch store, or one that is created and administrated by the company. If the owner wishes to use your own merch store, that link can be provided to Big Records to help promote it. If the owner wishes to have Big Records create and administrate a merch store for you, the owner is still in full control of the creative design and price structure. Help with design and logos etc, can be given to the owner if needed.

(7) GRANT WRITER / LETTERS OF INTENT • The company has access to grant writer’s for consultation for writing grants and letters of intent for travel visas and more. Depending on the size and scope of the grant, the owner may want to have the grant writer(s) help or even write the grant. In some cases. for larger grants an added fee may be required.

(8) SPONSORSHIP & FUND-RAISING • The company will work with the owner to obtain and / reach out to sponsor opportunities, charities, endorsements and funding opportunities with our team of experienced sponsorship people and our partnership with our non-profit “Veteran’s House”. In cases where the company attains funding for the owner through sponsors, the company may retain a percentage of the funding, to be negotiated at the time, but the company will only receive this commission on funds in which the company aided in the process. In cases where the company attains products or endorsements for the owner, the owner will receive the products in full, with no obligation to the company. The owner and company agree to thank sponsor(s) through social media and when possible, newsletters and press. The company has no right or involvement in the owner’s existing sponsors or sponsors that the owner wants to keep separate from the company.

(9) TV & FILM PLACEMENTS / SYNC LICENSING • The company will organically pitch the owners’ music to music supervisors for commercials, films, video games and other forms of media. The owner will retain full control and ownership of all of their music and copyright unless specified on a separate agreement. The owner is in no way bound to exclusively use the company to attain licensing opportunities as it is a non-exclusive licensing and placement agreement. The company only receives commission on placement opportunities that it brings to the owner. The owner then has the option of handling the negotiation OR using our company to negotiate on their behalf. There are NO upfront legal fees from our company if the artist chooses to use us to negotiate. Any fees for a sync placement would be taken out of the deal once reached with the music supervisor or company. The owner always has the right to refuse or accept each opportunity as it comes. Additional opportunities for licensing are available at times throughout the agreement including personal representation at conferences such as “Midem” in France and others.

(10) GRAPHICS/VIDEOS • The company employs a professional graphics team that can take care of all the owners’ needs for logos, posters, online graphics, merch design, resizing etc. The owner can use its own graphics OR the company graphics team. Small projects such as logos and poster graphics are included within this contract, but larger projects may include an additional charge depending on the size and scope of the design.

(11) NEWSLETTER: • Big Records has a newsletter / Magazine. It has a vast outreach to many industry people and fans internationally and also reaches magazines and blogs etc. This will also then be promoted throughout our social media ecosystem. This extends to the owners’ releases, sponsors, charities and endorsees.

(12) CONSULTATION • The company owner and head of operations Mark Rosner acts as your personal consultant, using his decades of experience and connections to help further your career in all areas needed. This includes direct communication and leads, ideas and connections throughout the year agreement. Big Records holds as one of its core values that relationships and connections are key to an artist’s career. Our team and artists are involved as GRAMMY VOTING MEMBERS, JUNO’S, various music charts around the world and more.

(13) HIVEDMUSIC • Big Records has a tech partner with hivedmusic.com. It has been created by the former vice-president of ORACLE and is a direct partner with Big Records. A tech partner with knowledge and connections to the corporate world is an amazing asset at every Big Records artists’ fingertips. This platform has many on-going features the artist will find useful including a mobile app called Fanclub, that is second to none in direct marketing applications and the owner will receive they’re own channel on this platform.

(14) DISCOUNTS • The owner will be given exclusive discounts that can be used in purchasing goods and services from the many sponsors and small businesses associated with the company. The company is involved with a worldwide group of companies ranging from music equipment, to travel and direct order food companies and more.

(15) NON-EXCLUSIVITY • The owner is free to pursue all opportunities and contracts with third-party companies or individuals. The owner will be encouraged to consult with the companies’ team on any and all aspects of the entertainment business but is not obligated to do so.

(A) 100% ORGANIC PLAYLISTING • Curators in every genre for Spotify playlisting is available for a separate fee upon request. This is a time-consuming process but can yield great results when done properly. Quality of music and time of year, play a part in what degree of success is attainable for each single. In addition, Big Records has agreements for placement in networks that play the artists music in many outlets around the world such as grovery stores, gas stations and other public locations.

(B) RADIO CHARTING • Big Records has many discounts and agreements with additional charting radio networks and third-party promotion companies around the world. These companies are accessible through Big Records and can be hired for a separate fee. SIRIUSXM and IHEART radio are just some examples.

(C) RISEUP TV and MORE • The owner will be given priority to be included in the RISEUP TV tours and filming as tours are announced and before it goes public. RiseUP TV is a worldwide television show with a growing audience and powerful distribution and marketing reach. A separate agreement and waiver will be presented and explained in full upon interest by the owner. These shows are distributed worldwide and pay royalties according to television performing rights societies and streaming revenue. The owner will also receive “right of first refusal” for opportunities that come to the company throughout the year. Other opportunities such as “GUITARS-N-STARS”, THE INVICTUS GAMES and VETERANS GROUPS are examples of events and television closely partnered with Big Records and can provide unique opportunities throughout the term of the agreement.

(D) FULL SONG PRODUCTION WITH INSTRUMENTATION • If you have a song demo or vocal tracks, we can fully produce your song to “Radio Ready” with multiple producers around the world for a separate fee. Our producers, mixing engineers, and mastering connections are among the best in the world and we have special pricing options for production, mixing, mastering and help with technical issues such as Sound Exchange, UPC codes and ISRC coding / Royalty and Rights organizations and more.

(E) MASTER LIFE COACHING INC • Big Records is blessed to offer this amazing opportunity through one of the most successful indie artists and quality people you will ever meet. The consultation / discovery meeting is complimentary and recommended to you upon signing with us. Life takes unexpected turns and twists and having guidance form a true success story can be so important.

(F) WEBSITE AND BRANDING SERVICES • Our web site partners are among the best in the world and can be instrumental in helping you rise to the top of search engines, branding and marketing. There are many options depending on your budget.