Thanks in advance for your applications, here’s all the low-down on how to apply to photograph a gig or event at Libel Music. Cheers Megs Moss

This Form is to apply for a PHOTOGRAPHY assignment (Writers use Application to Review or Interview)
Please fill in all form fields. Form submits to Libel Music HQ is time-stamped sends an alert to action to Megs Moss & stores private organised records which are securely stored with admin access only. (Do not send Private Messages, Texts, emails etc….)
One form submission per show.
TIME-FRAME FOR APPLICATION: Please apply with as much prior notice as possible 4-6 weeks if you can (this ensures we can run PR & help you get your coverage).
MULTIPLE OUTLET WARNING: Please don’t apply for the same show with Libel Music & other outlets; if you don’t understand what the wider ramifications of this are for us are or others in our team; or do this often, Libel Music will be forced to consider your future applications.
PERSONAL BOUNDARIES: We have a lot of work to do to get you to your show (& in general running the publication), we also have lives. Please respect our private time, there are processes in place to handle everything. Don’t send PM’s, texts like “Is a show filled before you fill out the form/ do we want the show covered etc…” (it takes the same time to fill out the form - Hint - save a quick link to the form or link to the Libel hubspot to have all resources at your fingertips) don’t be offended if Megs doesn’t answer PM’s like this (apologies & many thanks in advance!).
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Your application is received, you’ll receive an email to notify that you are assigned/or not usually within a couple of days. When assigned, status will be TBC (To be Confirmed) Nb; we often don’t know until a day or two sometimes the day of event. Please ensure you remain available & mark your calendar as assigned with Libel Music – we are counting on you! Megs will be following up everything in the background, if you have any questions re the assignment, please direct these to Megs via email only.
PROMOTER CONTACT: Contacting promoters/Artists/Management etc… under the name of Libel Music NZ/AUS is Strictly prohibited. All Coms are handled by Megs Moss, should you need to know anything re a show / your accreditation please contact megs.moss@libel.co.nz

EXCEPTIONS

RELEASES- A promoter may send you a direct confirmation with a photography release for a show you’ve been assigned to. Sign the release & email back ASAP, always cc in megs – please don’t bug promoters further with questions in this first instance about copyrights or such things; please direct your Q’s to Megs often she will be able to help & guide you (we can always take things further if needed), promoters are still getting info up until last minute & get frustrated with constant emails, be a pro – work the channels in-house through your outlet properly!
PERSONAL PROJECTS We love local music whether NZ or AUS. Sometimes you may be covering a local artist & want to publish a gig you’ve covered for a local band, (please ensure permission is granted to publish by said artist/band). HOW? - Submit a form as usual, 1 weeks’ notice min (usual 4 appreciated) include full links if possible to any calendar / band info, the submission MUST include contact details of person handling your accreditation in the notes section of your form-submission. To re-iterate, approaching under the name of Libel Music in the first instance to obtain the credentials is prohibited.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Your Mobile Phone Number

Country

(###)

###

####

Name of Event

Event Date

Date of Event

YYYY

Venue

City

URL Link to Event

http://

Message

Any Extra Notes?

Back-up Option

Please let us know if you are available to be a backup, if you are not assigned

Yes; if I am not assigned, please add me as BACKUP

No; if I am not assigned, please disregard my application

TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS Please ensure you are familiar with the following PHOTOGRAPHER ASSIGNMENT Terms & Usage Agreement * By Applying for Accreditation, & accepting assignment you the Photographer Agree to the following Terms and Conditions between you (Photographer) & Libel Music NZ & AUS Photographer Rights & Usage of Works The terms outlined below are in place to ensure that photographer retains their personal copyrights and future control of their own works on completion of an assignment for Libel Music and any entity of Libel Music. Terms laid out ensure exclusive/first release of said works to the public are of mutual benefit to photographer and Libel Music and no other entity, in a fair manner. Libel Music works hard to initiate promote and retain good relationships within the industry and provide these assignment opportunities to photographers, therefore it is required to agree to the following terms & conditions upon submission of each Photo Assignment Request Application & completion of each assignment (these terms are agreed to by checking a simple checkbox on the assignment request form). Agreement Photographer and Libel Music Agrees to the Following Terms: 1. General 1.1. The agreement is between Libel Music and Photographer of event. 1.2. Currently Photographer works in Capacity of Unpaid Contributor. 1.3. Whilst fulfilling an assignment arranged by Libel Music (unless agreed upon by Libel Music and photographer prior to assignment) Photographer is a representative of Libel Music and no other publication or business entity other than their personal business entity. 2. Copyrights - Libel Music does not and will not ever retain copyrights to photographer works, Copyrights/ intellectual property rights remain photographers In all perpetuity however, upon entering into an assignment with Libel Music the following is understood & agreed upon: 2.1. Said works are first & foremost for Libel Music’s release on Libel Music’s publication. 2.2. Photographer agrees to future use of said works by Libel Music & Libel Music company Entities and Social media channels, in relation to any review, article, news piece, promotion. Any other intended use by Libel Music must be agreed upon and negotiated by Libel Music & Photographer prior to use by Libel Music. 3. Artist / Promoter Event Releases 3.1. In the future and Retrospectively, Photographer will adhere to any additional event releases laid out by Artists photographed / PR Agencies / Promoter at the time of assignment. 3.2. Should photographer not agree with additional event releases, photographer can choose to pass on assignment, however, agrees they will ensure they contact photography editor at earliest possible convenience. 3.3. Photographer will send a photo of (signed) releases to Libel Music photography editor for our records without fail 3.4. In the event the photographer fails to adhere to artist releases, photographer agrees Libel Music is not responsible or liable for photographer actions and Libel Music & any of its entities is released from any resulting consequences of photographer’s actions, photographer is aware that these actions may impact future applications. 4. Publishing of Works 4.1. Prior to Libel Music publication of intended article / review / image gallery etc.…. Photographer will release no more than 3 images on private Websites / social media / personal website etc.... After works have been released by Libel Music Magazine (Usually within 24 hours from time of delivery / upload to Libel Music), Libel Music or any of its entities, releases photographer of any restrictions pertaining to image numbers for personal release by photographer. 4.2. In the event Libel Music are asked to share content to PR, Promoters and/or other media outlets, Libel Music will request permission from photographer and expect the same courtesy from photographers in return, Agreement is to be made between Photographer and Libel Music Photography Editor in this instance. 4.3. PRIOR to Libel Music Magazine Release, Photographer agrees that under no circumstances are works to be released to any other publication or entity deemed to be competition (without prior arrangement between Libel Music Photography Editor & photographer). 4.4. Furthermore, following publication on Libel Music Magazine; Libel Music agrees that any works from assignment can freely be released / used by photographer on personal websites / social media / blog / print etc… (unless deemed to be in direct competition to Libel Music or in contradiction of an artist release or to Libel Music. In the event of the prior mentioned competition, please obtain permission from Photography Editor. 5. Archival 5.1. Photographer agrees to Libel Music NZ/AUS or any of its entities Archival of images in relation to all appearances in the magazine for prosperity & historical purposes. 6. Photographer 6.1. Photographer agrees to all works remaining online magazine and all uses stipulated above after photographer themselves is no longer contributing to the magazine / company. 6.2. Libel Music will adhere to the terms and conditions agreed to by photographer at the time of submitting for the assignment via check-box-tick. 6.3. Photographer agrees to read & seek clarification immediately should they not understand any part of the terms & conditions outlined (within 7 days of date sent by Libel Music NZ/AUS or any entity of).6.4. All assignment requests must be applied for and arranged using the Photography application form and is assigned by photography editor.6.5. As a courtesy, Libel Music NZ/AUS does ask to please add links to Libel Music web/socials when sharing your images on personal pages and personal portfolio. Our growth sponsors yours, please recognise this circular network.

Yes; by submitting this application and fulfilling this assignment, I agree to the above rights and usage of content by Libel Music

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