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The Band Manager Contract is a crucial legal document used when establishing a professional management relationship in the South African music industry. It serves to protect both the artist's and manager's interests by clearly defining the scope of the management relationship, compensation structures, and respective obligations. This document is particularly important in South Africa where the music industry is governed by specific legislation including the Copyright Act, Performers' Protection Act, and various employment laws. The contract typically includes provisions for revenue sharing, intellectual property rights, performance management, and digital rights exploitation, while ensuring compliance with local labor and entertainment industry regulations. It's essential for both emerging and established artists who require professional management services, and can be customized based on the band's specific needs, career stage, and commercial objectives.

1. Parties: Identification of the Manager and the Band/Artist, including their full legal names, registration details if applicable, and contact information

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the band's status and the manager's experience

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Revenue', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Musical Works', 'Recordings', 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 to be provided by the manager, including career development, booking, promotion, and administration

6. Manager's Authority: Scope of manager's authority to act on behalf of the band, including financial limits and activities requiring band approval

7. Band's Obligations: Band's commitments and responsibilities, including cooperation requirements and professional conduct

8. Compensation: Manager's commission structure, payment terms, and calculation methods

9. Accounting and Records: Requirements for financial record-keeping, reporting, and audit rights

10. Intellectual Property: Ownership and handling of band's intellectual property, including name, logos, and recordings

11. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and post-termination obligations

12. Post-Termination Rights: Manager's rights to commission on deals initiated during the term

13. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entirety of agreement