Basic Artist Management Contract With Music Industry In Washington

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Multi-State
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US-0021BG
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The Basic Artist Management Contract with music industry in Washington serves as a comprehensive agreement between an artist and their manager, outlining the management services provided to advance the artist's career. Key features include the manager's authority to negotiate contracts, supervise employment, and exploit the artist's talents across various media while also ensuring the artist's interests are prioritized. The form specifies the compensation structure based on a percentage of the artist's gross monthly earnings and delineates the responsibilities for reimbursing the manager's expenses. It includes provisions for termination under specific circumstances and establishes a fiduciary relationship requiring the manager to act in good faith. This contract is particularly useful for legal professionals, including attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants, as it provides a clear framework for managing artist careers, ensuring compliance with industry practices, and safeguarding the interests of both parties. Filling and editing instructions emphasize the need for accurate completion of artist and manager details, including signatures, to formalize the agreement. This document is essential for any artist seeking structured representation and for managers tasked with guiding their careers in Washington's music scene.
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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.

What Percentage Do They Make? The most common, or easiest gauging point for management percentage, at least in North America, is 15 to 20% of gross artist revenue. I personally don't know of anyone who charges 15% of gross but I have heard through the industry that some people do. I personally hear of 20% more often.

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.

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.

Your Music Recording Contract should cover details like: Compensation and royalties. Where and when the album will be recorded. The album's release date. Who has creative control over specific elements of the album. The termination clause. The exclusive agreement clause. Dispute resolution. Promotional appearances.

A Music Recording Contract is a legal agreement between a music recording company and an artist or group that creates music. Recording companies use the contract to outline the terms for creating recorded music with the artist. Your Music Recording Contract should cover details like: Compensation and royalties.

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Basic Artist Management Contract With Music Industry In Washington