Managers' commissions are typically between 15 to 20% of an artist's gross income. Whether it's 15% or 20% really depends on the level of the band and the bargaining power of each party.
Your Music Recording Contract should cover details like: Compensation and royalties. Where and when the album will be recorded. The album's release date. Who has creative control over specific elements of the album. The termination clause. The exclusive agreement clause. Dispute resolution. Promotional appearances.
Music Management Contracts Explained Most managers receive a percentage of the artist's gross income, typically between 15-30 percent. Before signing a management contract, artists should thoroughly review the terms and consider seeking legal advice.
Record contracts typically state their duration as a requirement for the artist to make an initial recording within a certain time frame (often one year), followed by successive one-year (or occasionally multi-year) options to extend the contract for up to seven total albums for a total of seven years.
An Artist Management Agreement is used by a personal manager 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.
How to create a Music Recording Contract Step 1: Specify where you're creating the Music Recording Contract. Step 2: Provide the recording company's and artist's details. Step 3: Outline the production details. Step 4: Outline the recording details. Step 5: Decide if the contract will include an exclusive agreement clause.
As a general rule, managers take a percentage of all income generated by the artist in exchange for their management services. Commission rates typically range from 15-25% of the artist's gross income from: Recording royalties: Sales, streaming and licensing of recorded music.
How long is a normal artist manager contract? The standard length of the management contract is three years but it can vary from 2 to 5 years on a case by case basis. Most contracts also include a "Sunset" clause.
Length of Contract The initial term should be no more than 18 months, with renewals to be no longer than three years. Never commit for any longer period than that, especially with an entity that you do not know well, regardless of how great you think he or she is today.