Legality of music promotion

The main copyright that exists in music is the ©, ‘C in a circle' copyright logo that applies to composition, lyrics, musical score, as well as artwork and cover designs. The second type of copyright applies to the sound recording itself, and is signified by the ‘P in a circle’.

An example of a breach of album cover copyright/restrictions is Vampire Weekend's album 'Contra'. They used an image of a girl from 1983, named Ann Kirsten Kennis, for their front cover without asking for her permission. She in turn sued them for using her image.

The album artwork used for Vampire Weekends 'Contra' breached copyright laws.

Although I will not be publishing any of my work officially, I have made a contract for Lee to sign as an agreement:

In consideration for being permitted to photograph the artist currently and professionally known as Lee Nottle, hereby agree that any photographs, moving imagery and use of audio commissioned by Grace Jackson, including the digital files, shall be utilized solely for the assignment of Advanced Portfolio in Media and Media and Collective Identity (youth culture) assigned by Bodmin College.
Grace Jackson hereby agrees that the photos, video and audio commissioned by Lee Nottle shall not be used and/or exploited for any other purpose or in any other manner other than for the assignment. The photographer withholds the right to alter the photos and to publish them on Blogspot.com. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you shall have the right to use the Photographs and moving image for use in your own professional portfolio.

Signed by:                                                                            Artist:
Media Producer:    

The signed contract: