Respond to copyright takedown

I received a takedown notice for my channel video titled "Live at The Blue Note — July 9" that removed it from public view. Send the takedown response to the copyright agent listed in the notice and to our in-house counsel, asking for permission to file a counter-notice if we have rights. Deadline Friday 5 PM. Confirm the video URL, the exact removal reason, and whether we have a license or release form attached before sending.

Before I respond to the copyright takedown for "Live at The Blue Note — July 9," make the reply easy for the agent to accept: open with our claim to the footage, summarize the right we assert in one sentence, attach the performance release and the venue agreement, and flag any potential weak point such as a guest clip that might need removal. Flag suggested edits to the video that would avoid further action.

The production company claims the whole concert as theirs; I own the camera and the performer release. I am worried about losing the video and that contesting will trigger a lawsuit. I cannot tell whether the production company actually owns the audiovisual rights or only wore a stage-crew role. What is the likely situation and what should I do first to protect the channel and content?

Across several shows, third parties keep issuing takedowns against our live uploads and we waste time proving ownership. Where are we leaking risk — is it our release tracking, metadata, or the way we capture audience audio — and what one habit change would most reduce these takedowns going forward?