Sideman Exclusion
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /syd-man-ik-skloo-zhun/
Also spelled or known as: Side Musician Exclusion, Sideman Clause
Plural: Sideman Exclusions
Related: Sideman, Sideman Clause
What does Sideman Exclusion mean? A contractual provision that allows a signed musician to perform or record as a background or supporting musician for other acts without breaking the contract.
Sideman Exclusion can state that performances or recordings made solely in the capacity of a sideman do not count toward an artist’s contractual recording commitment or other obligations.
Sideman exclusions commonly appear in exclusive recording agreements to allow artists to perform as supporting musicians without violating exclusivity requirements.
Sideman Exclusion synonyms: Side Musician Exclusion, Sideman Clause, Supporting Musician Exclusion, Session Musician Exclusion
Example sentence: “The guest appearance qualified under the sideman exclusion.”
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