When do you use a contract? The Individual Artist Agreement is a contract entered into between the Artist and the AGMA signatory company for which they are working.I have a big show comming up, and need to generate a contract. There are plenty of examples of recording contracts, but can't find any for live acts. A performance agreement is a type of contract between the University and an Artist or Speaker. Live Performance and Appearance Agreements for Musicians, DJs, Bands and Musical ActsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. V:\celebrations\concert agreement\performing artist contract.doc. 3. , AFM ("Union") and. ("Employer"). By the early 1980s, Queen were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. In honor of Black History Month, visit the Queens home of one of the world's most renowned jazz musicians and entertainers: Louis Armstrong.