In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly.Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. A Performance Contract is an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of a live performance. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. Introduction and overview of artist management agreement. The climax of four months of nego- tiations with the Metropolitan Opera management has resulted in a new two year basic agreement for the seasons. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. Listen to U2 on Spotify.