Welcome to Band Agreements

If you are a working artist or band, this may be the most important site you have ever visited.

If you have a band or are a solo artist, you are operating a business.

The business of being a professional musician is much like operating any business, with all of the same functional and legal considerations and concerns. If you were to start a business with one or more business partners, all contributing money, property, and expertise to the enterprise, would you do it on a handshake? The first step to starting a business is to define the ownership, rights, restrictions and responsibilities of each of the business partners.

Unfortunately, since musicians are chiefly creative creatures who are driven by passion for their art, they often don’t take the steps that are necessary to protect themselves. Record labels make certain to protect themselves against issues that would create risk, but often disregard many issues that would only affect individual band members. Not only is a well-written band agreement vital for bands and artists at all levels, but the absence of this agreement has also resulted in some of the most publicized litigation in the history of the music industry, affecting the members of notable bands including the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Journey. It has been estimated that over 99% of bands do not have a band agreement in place, exposing them to potential litigation and a multitude of serious problems and ongoing legal issues.

Typically, the most serious arguments, disputes, and problems come with success, and can damage or destroy lifelong working relationships and friendships.

Luckily, it is never too late to put a band agreement in place, but it is important to do so as soon as possible, as any number of issues affecting a band can take place at any time. Once in place, you will have a true operational template and a new level of protection and control over your affairs.

Legal Protections

Music is your life and your business. Take the proper steps to protect your success and be legally protected.

Stable Business

Every successful business operates with a plan, and the most successful businesspeople leave nothing to chance.

Keep Relationships

The more organized and planful you are, the less risk you present to anyone who stands behind you and with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every working band, musical group, ensemble, or solo artist with a backup band or backup musicians needs a band agreement.

All of our band agreements are customized documents and generally range in price from $500 - $1,500, based on the complexity of the agreement.

The first step is to provide some basic information using the form on the website.

Once the form has been completed and submitted, you can schedule your consultation. During the consultation we will collect all the rest of the details necessary to draft your agreement. We will also discuss the cost of your agreement at that time.

Bandagreements.com will send you an invoice and accepts many common forms of payment including all major credit cards. All payment methods are secure.

Yes. Once the agreement is completed, a draft will be provided for your review. After your review, any necessary changes or corrections can be made.

The band agreement can be executed electronically by all the parties, and can then be distributed by email as requested. Bandagreements.com will maintain a copy of all executed agreements.

Yes. When major changes occur, it is necessary to revise your band agreement. To do so, you can contact us and provide your customer number or other contact information. We will then gather the necessary information to revise or update your agreement.

Yes. If you require additional agreements, you can request them at any time.
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