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1. Parties: Identification of the Manager and the Artist, including full legal names and contact details
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the Artist's professional status and the Manager's expertise
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Master Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Net Income', and 'Recordings'
4. Appointment and Term: Formal appointment of the Manager, duration of the agreement, and renewal terms
5. Manager's Services: Comprehensive list of management services to be provided, including career development, booking, promotion, and administration
6. Grant of Rights: Artist's grant of master recording rights and extent of ownership/control
7. Artist's Obligations: Artist's commitments, including cooperation, availability, and exclusivity provisions
8. Recording Obligations: Requirements for delivery of recordings, technical specifications, and quality standards
9. Compensation: Management commission structure, master rights revenue sharing, and payment terms
10. Accounting and Payments: Financial reporting requirements, audit rights, and payment procedures
11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and protection of recordings, related intellectual property, and trademark rights
12. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and post-termination obligations
13. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. International Touring: Additional provisions for international performance arrangements, used when the artist plans to perform outside South Africa
2. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platform distribution and social media management, important for artists focusing on digital presence
3. Producer Arrangements: Terms regarding selection and engagement of producers, needed when the agreement includes production services
4. Brand Partnerships: Framework for endorsements and sponsorships, included for artists seeking commercial partnerships
5. Publishing Rights: Additional terms if the manager will also handle publishing rights
6. Merchandising Rights: Terms for merchandise creation and distribution, important for artists with merchandise potential
7. Band Member Provisions: Additional terms for managing group members, required for bands rather than solo artists
8. Key Person Clause: Provisions relating to specific manager personnel, used when the artist requires service from particular individuals
1. Schedule A - Commission Structure: Detailed breakdown of management commission rates for different income streams
2. Schedule B - Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for master recordings including format, quality standards, and delivery specifications
3. Schedule C - Approved Recording Budget: Agreed budget parameters for recording projects
4. Schedule D - Territory Definitions: Specific geographical areas covered by the agreement and any territory-specific terms
5. Schedule E - Existing Recordings: List of pre-existing recordings and their status
6. Schedule F - Minimum Recording Commitment: Details of required recording output during the term
7. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney: Standard form of power of attorney for manager to act on artist's behalf
8. Appendix 2 - Approved Third-Party Contractors: List of pre-approved service providers and their roles
Artist
Manager
Term
Territory
Master Recordings
Recording Costs
Net Income
Gross Income
Commission
Management Services
Recording Schedule
Delivery Requirements
Intellectual Property Rights
Recordings
Sound Recordings
Musical Works
Performance
Live Performance
Digital Distribution
Streaming
Download
Social Media
Marketing Materials
Merchandise
Commercial Release
Recording Budget
Advances
Royalties
Publishing Rights
Mechanical Rights
Synchronization Rights
Performance Rights
Digital Rights
Major Record Label
Independent Record Label
Distribution Agreement
Release Date
Marketing Plan
Promotional Activities
Tour
Concert
Festival
Venue
Booking Agent
Record Producer
Recording Studio
Mix
Master
Demo
Album
Single
EP
Music Video
Confidential Information
Intellectual Property
Trade Secrets
Force Majeure
Material Breach
Cure Period
Accounting Period
Quarter
Year
Effective Date
Commencement Date
Initial Term
Option Period
Termination Date
Term
Territory
Management Services
Grant of Rights
Recording Obligations
Delivery Requirements
Artist Obligations
Exclusivity
Commission
Revenue Share
Payment Terms
Accounting
Audit Rights
Recording Budget
Marketing and Promotion
Digital Distribution
Social Media
Live Performance
Intellectual Property
Warranties and Representations
Confidentiality
Non-Disclosure
Non-Compete
Termination
Post-Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Indemnification
Insurance
Notices
Amendments
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Third Party Rights
Waiver
Further Assurance
Counterparts
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media
Digital Entertainment
Live Performance
Recording Industry
Artist Management
Legal Services
Intellectual Property
Digital Media
Legal
Business Affairs
Artist Relations
Rights Administration
Royalties
Contract Administration
Digital Distribution
Recording
Production
Business Development
Artist Manager
Music Industry Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Contract Administrator
Business Affairs Manager
A&R Manager
Artist Relations Manager
Recording Engineer
Music Producer
Digital Rights Manager
Royalties Manager
CEO
Managing Director
Entertainment Lawyer
Rights Administration Manager
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