You signed up to spin plates. 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. Contact artist managers with artists and sample contract will eventually revert to be filled out. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. First of all, the manager is the public representatives of an artist. Managers reach out to partners and filter incoming offers on the artist's behalf. What is artist management in the music industry?