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Band Manager Contract - Template
Band Manager Contract - Template
[Date]
[Manager's Name]
[Manager's Address]
This Band Management Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between [Your Band
Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Band," and [Manager's Name], hereinafter referred to as the
"Manager," collectively referred to as the "Parties."
1. Engagement of Services
The Band hereby engages the Manager to act as its exclusive manager for the term of this Agreement.
The Manager agrees to use best efforts to advance the Band's career, secure bookings, negotiate
contracts, and provide general management services.
2. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall be [Start Date] to [End Date]. Either party may terminate this
Agreement with written notice of [number] days, with or without cause.
3. Compensation
The Band agrees to pay the Manager a commission of [Specify percentage, e.g., 15%] of all gross income
generated by the Band, including but not limited to, performance fees, merchandising, and recording
deals. The commission shall be payable within [Specify payment frequency, e.g., monthly] following
receipt of income.
4. Expenses
The Manager is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in
connection with the performance of management services, subject to the Band's prior approval.
The Manager shall use best efforts to secure bookings for the Band and negotiate fair and reasonable
compensation for performances. The Band agrees to make itself available for performances and
promotional activities as reasonably requested by the Manager.
6. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause, including but not limited to, a material breach of
this Agreement, failure to perform, or violation of industry standards. Termination for cause shall be
effective immediately upon written notice.
Any work product or intellectual property created by the Band during the term of this Agreement shall
be the exclusive property of the Band.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [jurisdiction].
9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior
agreements, oral or written, regarding the management of the Band by the Manager.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Band Management Agreement as of the
date first above written.
[Signature]
[Date]
[Manager's Name]
[Manager's Signature]
[Date]