The Music Manager Contract is a crucial legal document used when establishing a professional management relationship in the Danish music industry. It serves as the foundational agreement between artists (either solo performers or bands) and their professional managers or management companies. This contract type is essential for clearly defining the manager's authority, responsibilities, and compensation structure while ensuring compliance with Danish legal requirements and industry standards. It typically includes detailed provisions for commission rates, scope of services, territorial rights, and term length, while incorporating necessary protections for both parties. The document is particularly important in the Danish context as it must align with both local commercial agency laws and broader EU regulations affecting the entertainment industry. Given the international nature of the music business, the contract often includes provisions for cross-border activities while maintaining compliance with Danish jurisdiction.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the Artist and Manager, including full legal names, business addresses, and registration numbers if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the Artist's career status and Manager's experience

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Entertainment Industry', 'Gross Earnings', 'Territory', 'Term', etc.

4. Appointment and Term: Formal appointment of the Manager, duration of the agreement, and renewal terms

5. Manager's Services: Comprehensive list of services the Manager will provide, including career guidance, negotiation of deals, and promotion

6. Manager's Authority: Scope of Manager's decision-making power and limitations thereof

7. Artist's Obligations: Artist's commitments and responsibilities in the relationship

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, reporting, and audit rights

10. Exclusivity: Terms of exclusive representation and any exceptions

11. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated by either party

12. Post-Termination Rights: Ongoing obligations and rights after contract termination

13. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information and trade secrets

14. Notices: Method and addresses for formal communications between parties

15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement