In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle gives a lawyer reacts to Tank The Tech's video, "Bands NEED To Stop Lying To Their Fans About Merch," diving into the controversial relationship between bands, venues, and merchandise fees. Miss Krystle breaks down the issues with unfair venue policies that exploit artists. MK discusses the importance of understanding contracts and the exploitation tactics that some venues use to take advantage of the artists bringing in revenue.

Tank The Tech also analyzes the specifics of a band called Movements, who publicly called out a venue for unfair practices, explaining the legal and contractual elements at play. They discus how booking agents and contracts are crucial in determining how these situations unfold and stresses the need for bands to know their rights and agreements ahead of time, especially when it comes to merch cuts, tips, and unfair revenue-sharing practices in the music industry.

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