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.
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All parties to the contract must be capable of agreeing to the contract. This element could involve the parties' mental capacity to understand what they are signing or their age. Also, the contract's purpose must be legal. A contract where parties agree to something illegal, like robbing a bank, is not enforceable.
A valid real estate contract requires a clear offer from one party and an unambiguous acceptance from the other. This element, often referred to as the “meeting of the minds,” is critical in establishing mutual consent between the buyer and seller.
Mistake. The contract may be void if both parties were mistaken about a material fact when signing the agreement. If there is a mutual mistake and it is significant enough to impact the terms of the contract, either party may seek to void the contract.
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.
For a contract to be valid and recognized by the common law, it must include certain elements-- offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, authority and capacity, and certainty. Without these elements, a contract is not legally binding and may not be enforced by the courts.
Contracts are made up of three basic parts – an offer, an acceptance and consideration. The offer and acceptance are what the purpose of the agreement is between the parties. A public relations firm offers to provide its services to a potential client.
There must be an offer and an acceptance. There must be consideration. The parties to the contract must be competent. Its purpose must be legal.
What should a management services agreement template include? Parties involved. Clearly identify the client (the party receiving the services) and the service provider (the party delivering the services). Scope of services. Term and termination. Compensation. Performance metrics. Confidentiality. Dispute resolution. Compliance.