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.Artist management contract example: Music is Your Business Christopher Knab, Bartley F. Day, 2007 This book takes the mystery out of the music business! I break down the common finer points of music industry contracts explain what you're likely to see what you should negotiate for. First, you'll want to have a good understanding of what sort of talent to seek based on your event's budget and target demographics. An Artist Management Contract serves as your legal safety net, ensuring that both you and your manager know exactly what's expected. Very accomplished music manager told me that aspiring artists should not release to DSPs. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. 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. ROSTR makes life easier for tens of thousands of music industry professionals.