One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for.An artist management contract is a legal agreement between an artist or group and a manager. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. This document is an artist management agreement between an artist and a manager. Complete Guide to Contracts COMPANION VOLUME contains a clean copy of the contracts discussed. 1. A Contract between an artist and a booking agent. Artist Management Agreement. Phillips departed after the album's recording, with Banks, Rutherford and Gabriel recruiting Collins and Hackett before recording Nursery Cryme (1971).