A personal artist manager uses The Artist Management Contract to contract with a recording and performing musical artist to set the terms for managing the artist’s career. The manager receives a percentage of all the income generated by the artist for the management services provided.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between the Manager and the Artist.

If you are signing artists, this agreement is a core component of the relationship.  This industry-standard and fully customizable Agreement covers all essential terms, including term length, compensation, and duties.

Whether you’re just starting out as a musician or established in the industry, our contracts will help guide you through every step of your process to ensure you are protected and make sure everything goes smoothly from the time to step into the studio to royalty splits. With Creators’ Legal Music Contracts, you don’t have to worry again.

Creating a contract ensures that the parties making the agreement will have all the proper terms and conditions laid out in advance of the engagement.

Other names for this Document:

Artist Management Agreement, Management Contract for Music Artist, Music Management Contract, Artist Manager Contract.

Approximate time to complete contract:  4-5 Minutes

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What is it?

The Artist Management Contract covers the essential contract terms between the Manager and the Artist:

This standard Independent Music Contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The Release of Rights by the Owner
  • The Use Rights
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  •  Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between the Manager and the Artist:

Some things needed to build your custom the Artist Management Contract:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Use Rights
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Artist Management Contract, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.