Director Of Operations *

First Name

Last Name

Purpose *

When creating a partnership for a band or group, you can include your live performances as part of the partnership or have them as a separate entity. Many bands conduct their touring operations though a separate corporation or limited liability company due to the liability protection that those entities provide. Or if you will require performers for your live show, and would like them to have the opportunity to become 'members' of the band but not own recordings and naming rights you might consider separation.

Include Live Performances

Exclude Live Performances

Exclusivity *

The Partners need to decide if the services of each member are exclusive to the group. This issue should be given serious consideration.

Exclusive

Non-Exclusive (provided that other musical ventures do not interfere with the obligations of the Group)

Decision Making *

The Partners need to have a clear understanding and agreement as to how the decisions are made.

Unanimous

Majority

Music Publishing Rights *

This will determine how songs written by the group for albums recorded by the group will be split up in regards to credit and royalties. It will not include on songwriters who are not in the group.

100% writing & publishing to Songwriter

50% to Songwriter 50% to Group Publishing

100% writing & publishing to Group

Seeking Legal Council *

The sample agreement provided by AGD is not meant to be representative of, or intended to create standards for, every possible agreement between band members. The specific roles of the members, the financial structure and other provisions of a partnership agreement may vary widely from band to band depending on the circumstances. Therefore, the Group should not assume that the agreement will be applicable to all situations. This sample agreement assumes that each band member will own an equal interest in the partnership. The agreement and comments provided herein are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as providing any legal advice whatsoever. This sample agreement should not be used as a substitute for consulting with legal counsel and receiving advice based on the specific circumstances of a particular band. Many of the issues addressed in the sample agreement are subject to exceptions and qualifications that may not be mentioned. Further, a partnership is only one of many ways to structure a business relationship and the laws pertaining to partnerships vary from state to state. Accordingly, the Group is strongly encouraged to seek advice and counsel from an attorney and accountant experienced in business formation and business structures before executing a Partnership Agreement. As stated above, the Group is strongly encouraged to seek advice and counsel from an attorney and accountant experienced in business formation and business structures before executing a

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