In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. Music professional, this is the essential handbook for anyone involved in the music business!Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. Manager agrees to exclusively represent an artist in entertainment matters for an initial term that automatically renews. An Artist Management Contract serves as your legal safety net, ensuring that both you and your manager know exactly what's expected. Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. Contact artist managers with artists and sample contract will eventually revert to be filled out. You may not as a manager ever contract a show directly in the USA.