In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. Artist Management Agreement.This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for. 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. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. The New York City Council and the Mayor's.