Artist Management Agreement. This agreement is made and entered into as of the 25th day of October, 2002.In this video you're going to learn what to include in a management contract between the artist and the manager. One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. Travis Scott's manager, David Stromberg, gives sound advice on navigating record deals, negotiating publishing rights, financing tours, and merchandising. Think what your business is. What you want to do. 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. Below are standard clauses found in a typical agreement, but it should serve simply as a guide to understanding artist management contracts.