Introduction
This precedent is designed to govern the relationship between a manager and an artist or band in the music industry.
The document sets out the terms of management, including commission structure, obligations of the manager and artist, and management of the artist’s career.
It includes detailed provisions dealing with income, post-termination commission, intellectual property and accounting arrangements.
Importantly, this precedent also allows for artist side projects, ensuring that individual members can undertake separate activities without affecting the management arrangement.
What is an Artist Management Agreement?
An artist management agreement is a legal contract between an artist or band and a manager who is responsible for managing the artist’s career, securing opportunities and negotiating commercial arrangements.
It is commonly used in the music industry to define commission structures, management rights and the scope of the manager’s authority.
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The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word and includes an Editing Legal Documents Guide to assist with completing and tailoring the agreement.
Designed for immediate use, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of legal and commercial scenarios.
At A Glance
What This Document Covers
• Artist and manager relationship
• Career management and representation
• Commission and income structure
• Side project arrangements
Key Clauses Included
• Manager appointment and authority
• Commission and payment provisions
• Post-termination commission rights
• Intellectual property protections
Typical Use
• Music artists and bands
• Artist management arrangements
• Entertainment industry contracts
• Professional career management
Download Details
• Lawyer-drafted entertainment agreement
• Suitable for Australian use
• Fully editable Microsoft Word document
• Includes side project provisions
• Instant download available immediately after purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a manager do under this agreement?
The manager is responsible for developing the artist’s career, securing opportunities and negotiating commercial arrangements.
How is the manager paid?
The manager is typically paid a percentage commission of the artist’s income, as set out in the agreement.
What are side projects?
Side projects allow individual members of a band to undertake separate musical or commercial activities outside the main artist arrangement.
Does the manager receive commission after termination?
Yes. This agreement includes post-termination commission provisions for income generated from deals made during the term.
Artist Management Agreement – Instant Download
• Lawyer-drafted artist management agreement
• Suitable for Australian legal use
• Fully editable Microsoft Word document
• Includes commission and side project provisions
• Instant download available immediately after purchase
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