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Artist Management Agreement With Master Rights
I need an Artist Management Agreement with Master Rights for a Canadian electronic music producer who wants to retain full ownership of their master recordings while granting their manager global representation rights and a 20% commission, with the agreement starting March 1, 2025.
1. Parties: Identification of the Artist and Manager/Management Company, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including Artist's professional status and Manager's expertise
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Master Recordings', 'Net Income', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Gross Earnings', and other industry-specific terminology
4. Appointment and Term: Scope of manager's appointment, initial term, and renewal provisions
5. Manager's Services and Obligations: Detailed description of management services, including career development, promotion, and administration
6. Artist's Obligations: Artist's commitments, including cooperation requirements and exclusive engagement of manager
7. Master Recording Rights: Ownership, exploitation rights, and control of master recordings
8. Compensation and Commission: Manager's commission structure, including varying rates for different income streams
9. Accounting and Payment Terms: Requirements for financial reporting, payment schedules, and audit rights
10. Intellectual Property Rights: Protection and management of artist's IP, including trademark and publicity rights
11. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and post-termination obligations
12. Post-Term Commission: Commission obligations for deals initiated during the term but paying out after termination
13. Representations and Warranties: Standard declarations from both parties about their capacity and authority
14. Indemnification: Mutual protection against third-party claims and breaches
15. Confidentiality: Protection of sensitive information and trade secrets
16. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate including notices, amendment process, and governing law
1. Power of Attorney: Grants manager specific legal powers to act on artist's behalf - used when broader authority is needed
2. Recording Budget: Detailed provisions for managing recording budgets - needed when manager has direct involvement in production
3. Key Person Provision: Allows artist to terminate if specific manager leaves the management company - used for high-profile managers
4. International Territory Provisions: Specific terms for international representation - needed for artists planning global careers
5. Sub-Management Rights: Terms for engaging third-party managers in specific territories - used for international artists
6. Merchandising Rights: Specific provisions for merchandise management - important for artists with significant merchandising potential
7. Digital Rights Management: Specific provisions for managing social media and digital presence - crucial for emerging artists
8. Producer Rights: Terms relating to any production work done by the artist - needed if artist also works as a producer
1. Schedule A - Commission Structure: Detailed breakdown of commission percentages for different income streams
2. Schedule B - Excluded Income Sources: List of revenue streams excluded from manager's commission
3. Schedule C - Approved Third-Party Representatives: List of pre-approved sub-managers, agents, or other representatives
4. Schedule D - Master Recording Schedule: List of existing master recordings and their ownership status
5. Schedule E - Recording Commitments: Details of any existing or planned recording obligations
6. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney Form: Standard form for executing power of attorney if applicable
7. Appendix 2 - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for financial reporting and commission calculations
8. Appendix 3 - Marketing and Promotion Plan: Initial marketing strategy and promotion commitments
Authors
Artist
Affiliated Companies
Artistic Materials
Broadcast Income
Commission
Commissional Income
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Digital Distribution
Digital Service Provider
Effective Date
Expenses
Gross Earnings
Initial Period
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Manager
Management Services
Master Recording Rights
Master Recordings
Merchandising Rights
Mixed-Use Recording
Music Publishing Rights
Net Income
Option Period
Performance Income
Publishing Income
Recording Costs
Recording Project
Renewal Term
Royalties
Sampling Rights
Social Media Accounts
Sound Recording
Streaming Income
Synchronization Rights
Term
Territory
Third Party Representatives
Tour Income
Trade Marks
Video Recording
Work Product
Term and Renewal
Management Services
Master Recording Rights
Compensation
Commission Structure
Accounting and Payments
Artist Obligations
Manager Obligations
Recording Commitments
Digital Rights
Intellectual Property
Exploitation Rights
Territory Rights
Exclusivity
Power of Attorney
Sub-Management
Confidentiality
Non-Disclosure
Representations and Warranties
Indemnification
Termination
Post-Termination Rights
Force Majeure
Assignment
Notices
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Severability
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Third Party Rights
Waiver
Further Assurance
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media Production
Digital Media
Live Events
Recording Industry
Music Publishing
Artist Management
Entertainment Legal Services
Legal
Business Affairs
Artist Relations
Rights Management
Finance
Digital Operations
Artist Development
Production
Marketing
Publishing Administration
Artist Manager
Music Industry Lawyer
Business Affairs Manager
A&R Representative
Recording Artist
Music Producer
Entertainment Attorney
Rights Management Specialist
Artist Relations Manager
Business Manager
Tour Manager
Digital Rights Manager
Talent Agent
Record Label Executive
Music Publishing Administrator
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