It’s important that the business arrangement between a manager and their client (artist, musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, etc) be put into writing and signed by both parties in the form of an artist management contract or music manager agreement.
Even though disasters cannot always be avoided, obligations can be made much clearer and responsibilities more easily understood with the presence of a written artist management agreement. Before you get an attorney to draft a contract for you, however, you should first take stock of what you are prepared to do with and for an artist and what you expect out of the relationship.
Sample Artist Management Contract Format In Santa Clara
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Contracts like an artist agreement help avoid miscommunications and confusion over the rights and responsibilities of both parties involved. Artist agreements typically include availability expectations, performance markers, and licensing or ownership rights of the works created during the partnership.
5 Must-Have Clauses in Artist Management Contracts Commission Rates. Term Length in Management Agreements. Decision-Making Authority. Sunset Clause (place after Term) ... Exclusivity.
A contract is mandatory for any commission. Write down every detail in the contract, such as the size and media of the artwork, your compensation, due dates for payments, who is responsible for framing, installation, delivery of the artwork, etc. If your client balks at signing a contract, WALK AWAY.
Write the contract in six steps Start with a contract template. Open with the basic information. Describe in detail what you have agreed to. Include a description of how the contract will be ended. Write into the contract which laws apply and how disputes will be resolved. Include space for signatures.
Examples of contract management Vendor contracts: Contract management might involve negotiating the terms and conditions, keeping track of delivery dates, managing disputes, ensuring compliance with the agreed terms, and renegotiating or terminating the contract as necessary.
Managers' commissions are typically between 15 to 20% of an artist's gross income. Whether it's 15% or 20% really depends on the level of the band and the bargaining power of each party. I've seen some net deals, but they are extremely rare. That being said, I always push for a net commission on merchandise.
Below is an example of a management contract: ABC Consulting agrees to provide management services to XYZ Corporation for the period of January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. ABC Consulting will be responsible for managing the sales department of XYZ Corporation, including its employees, processes, and systems.
Management Contracts Involving Hotels The contract is between the hotel owner and the management company, which takes over operation management. Sometimes, the contract is for only one of the outlets of the hotel, whereas in other instances, the contract may be for the entire hotel chain.
