1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship.In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for. Artist agreements outline the terms and conditions of the artistic partnership and allow each party to understand what they are responsible for in the endeavor. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. We dissect the most important parts of an Artist Management Contract in an easytounderstand, jargonfree way. Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002. Streamline your business operations with our professionally crafted Interim Management Agreement Template.