The Music Manager Contract is a crucial legal document used when establishing a professional management relationship in the Belgian music industry. It serves as the foundational agreement between music managers or management companies and their artist clients, whether individual performers or bands. This contract type is essential for defining the scope of management services, authority levels, compensation structures, and mutual obligations while ensuring compliance with Belgian legal requirements, including civil law, copyright regulations, and artist status legislation. It's particularly important for protecting both parties' interests in various aspects of the entertainment industry, from recording and publishing to live performances and digital distribution. The document should be customized based on factors such as the artist's career stage, intended territory of operation, and specific services required.
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1. Parties: Identification of the Manager and Artist/Band, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the artist's professional status and manager's experience
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Gross Earnings', 'Territory', 'Term', and 'Entertainment Industry'
4. Appointment and Term: Formal appointment of the manager and duration of the agreement, including renewal terms
5. Manager's Services: Comprehensive list of services the manager will provide, including career guidance, booking, promotion, and business affairs
6. Manager's Authority: Scope of manager's power to act on behalf of the artist, including contract negotiation limits
7. Artist's Obligations: Artist's commitments and responsibilities, including cooperation requirements and professional conduct
8. Commission and Payments: Manager's compensation structure, including commission rates, payment timing, and calculation methods
9. Accounting and Records: Requirements for financial record-keeping, statements, and audit rights
10. Exclusivity: Terms regarding the exclusive nature of the management relationship
11. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement, including notice periods and grounds for termination
12. Post-Termination Rights: Ongoing obligations and rights after contract termination, including commission on existing deals
13. Intellectual Property: Protection and ownership of intellectual property rights
14. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure obligations for both parties
15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entirety of agreement
1. Multiple Artist Provisions: Additional terms for managing groups or multiple artists under one agreement
2. International Representation: Specific terms for management services in different territories
3. Key Person Clause: Provisions relating to specific individual(s) providing management services
4. Power of Attorney: Detailed authorization for manager to act on artist's behalf in specific situations
5. Social Media Management: Terms governing the management of artist's social media presence
6. Merchandising Rights: Specific provisions for merchandise management and related commission structures
7. Publishing Rights Management: Terms related to music publishing administration if included in manager's services
8. Brand Partnerships: Provisions for managing endorsements and brand collaboration opportunities
1. Schedule A - Commission Structure: Detailed breakdown of commission rates for different income streams
2. Schedule B - Excluded Income: List of earnings exempt from management commission
3. Schedule C - Approved Expenses: Pre-approved expenses and reimbursement procedures
4. Schedule D - Territory Definition: Detailed description of geographical territories covered by the agreement
5. Schedule E - Key Personnel: List of key team members assigned to the artist's management
6. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney Form: Standard power of attorney documentation if required
7. Appendix 2 - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for financial reporting and commission calculations
8. Appendix 3 - Service Level Agreement: Specific commitments regarding response times and service standards
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