One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. Music professional, this is the essential handbook for anyone involved in the music business!I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. The Business Manager for an Artist is the person who monitors and receives the checks from the Performance Rights Organizations. We offer artist management contracts that you can download and modify. Get your management contract for recording artists and live performance artists now. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. The key takeaways are that personal managers, business managers, and agents typically represent artists and receive a percentage of their income in return.