Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002.An Artist Management Agreement is a written agreement between an artist and their manager. It outlines all aspects of the professional relationship. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. This template also covers Artists with Agents if applicable. In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. This chapter discusses how to complete the Form 460 and provides examples for each type of campaign activity that may have to be reported. John Denver experienced his first major break in the music industry when he was chosen from 250 other hopefuls as lead singer for the popular Mitchell Trio. Management and Budget.