One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. Complete Guide to Contracts COMPANION VOLUME contains a clean copy of the contracts discussed. 1.A Contract between an artist and a booking agent. An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. Business_Manager_Agmt 1st Pg.jpg. 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. The Clash signed a deal with CBS to deliver 10 albums in a 10 year period. This is why Sandinista! Sorry, but yes, it's a common scam.