Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts. The most important business tool available to you as a record label owner is the written contract.The simple answer is "By being popular". You have to prove to business people that you are earning, or are very close to earning a considerable income. An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. An artist management contract is a legal agreement between an artist or group and a manager. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. How long is a normal artist manager contract? I got accepted into NYU for Music Business and it's a lotta money. I'm an international student, so I'll be taking out a loan.