LABELS & CONTRACTS: THE ART OF A FAIR DEAL

Moderator: Ivana Dragila (brainy concepts, HR/DE)

Speakers: Dario Draštata (IMPALA, RUNDA, Dallas Records, HR), Ruth Barlow (Beggars Group, UK), Silvij Skok (Glitterbeat Records, SI), Sigtryggur Baldursson (Iceland Music, IS)

Topic info: What makes a record deal fair in today’s music industry? Bringing together representatives from different labels, this panel will explore how deals are structured, what artists and labels should reasonably expect from one another, and how traditional agreements are evolving in response to streaming, data, changing revenue models, and greater demands for transparency. From advances, ownership and royalty splits to marketing commitments, recoupment and long-term partnerships, the discussion will ask whether a truly fair deal is possible and what it takes to build one.

Date: Saturday 12.09.2026
Time: 13:15 - 14:00
Venue: House of Art Arsen