How to Get Noticed by a Music Manager Create an Impressive EPK (Electronic Press Kit) ... Release Quality Music Consistently. Gain a Loyal Fanbase. Leverage Social Media. Showcase Your Live Performances. Collaborate with Other Artists. Creating a Professional Online Presence.
Building a Professional Network Networking is a powerful tool in the music industry. Connect with industry professionals, attend music events, and participate in conferences. Building relationships with other artists, producers, and industry insiders can lead to valuable introductions to potential managers.
Typing 'music manager' into any search engine will produce tons of results you can scroll through to fish out music managers you can contact via email addresses or social media handles. You should also use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to search for music managers.
To get a talent agent, you need to find their email address and email them an EPK (Electronic Press Kit). Also do some cold calling by finding their phone numbers, but before you do that, try to learn something about them if you can find any info on them. Or, simply show up in their office and set a meeting with them.
Networking: Attend music industry events, conferences, or concerts. Networking can often lead to personal connections with managers or their representatives. LinkedIn: Search for the artist's management team on LinkedIn. Professionals in the industry often maintain profiles that can provide contact details.
How long is a normal artist manager contract? The standard length of the management contract is three years but it can vary from 2 to 5 years on a case by case basis. Most contracts also include a "Sunset" clause.
As a general rule, managers take a percentage of all income generated by the artist in exchange for their management services. Commission rates typically range from 15-25% of the artist's gross income from: Recording royalties: Sales, streaming and licensing of recorded music.
A Music Recording Contract is a legal agreement between a music recording company and an artist or group that creates music. Recording companies use the contract to outline the terms for creating recorded music with the artist. Your Music Recording Contract should cover details like: Compensation and royalties.
Managers typically receive 15% to 20% of the artist's gross earnings (before any expenses are deducted), but this figure can vary from contract to contract. For example, a manager might start at 20% and decrease his or her cut to 15% after a period of time or once the artist achieves a certain level in their career.
Your Music Recording Contract should cover details like: Compensation and royalties. Where and when the album will be recorded. The album's release date. Who has creative control over specific elements of the album. The termination clause. The exclusive agreement clause. Dispute resolution. Promotional appearances.