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.
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.
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.
The most common distribution is 15-20% for the artists and 75-80% for labels but it can go up to 50-50 with indie labels. For example, if you sign a 360° contract, your record label manages all aspects of your music project, from manufacturing to distribution, from marketing to publishing to sub-licensing, and more.
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.
An Artist Management Agreement is used by a personal manager to contract with a recording and performing musical artist to set the terms for managing the artist's career. The manager receives a percentage of all the income generated by the artist for the management services provided.
Music Managers exist to represent Music Makers – eg Artists, Bands, Producers, Songwriters and nurture their business and creative interests. Managers can be considered the Chief Operating Officer of the Artists global business.