An artist manageent agreement is the contract between the artist and the person or company they choose to manage their career. One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship.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. I've worked in the music industry for 8 years. I book a variety of venues in the Northeast. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. 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. We examine the Artist Development Deal in the music industry, and how it can effect musicians in the modern music business.