Artist Management Contract Template for South Africa

1. Power of Attorney: Grants specific legal powers to the manager, used when broader authority is needed for international representation

2. Digital Rights Management: Specific provisions for managing online presence and digital content, essential for artists with significant digital presence

3. Team Assembly Rights: Manager's authority to engage other professionals (publicists, attorneys, etc.), useful for developing artists

4. Recording and Publishing Agreements: Special provisions if the manager will be involved in negotiating these deals

5. Merchandising Rights: Specific terms for managing merchandise sales and licensing, important for artists with merchandise potential

6. International Territory Provisions: Additional terms for international representation, necessary for artists planning to work globally

7. Key Person Clause: Identifies specific individuals within management company who must remain involved, important for larger management companies

8. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances preventing performance, particularly relevant post-COVID

1. Schedule A - Commission Structure: Detailed breakdown of commission percentages for different types of income

2. Schedule B - Excluded Income: List of income sources exempt from management commission

3. Schedule C - Approved Third-Party Agreements: List of pre-existing agreements or relationships that are acknowledged by both parties

4. Schedule D - Territory Definition: Specific geographical areas covered by the management agreement

5. Schedule E - Approved Team Members: List of pre-approved professional team members (if applicable)

6. Appendix 1 - Reporting Template: Standard format for financial reporting and statements

7. Appendix 2 - Power of Attorney Form: Standard power of attorney document (if applicable)

8. Appendix 3 - Career Development Plan: Initial strategic plan for artist's career development