Free Artist Management Contract Template
ARTIST MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
This Artist Management Contract (the “Contract") is entered into as of [Current Date](the "Effective Date"), between [Artist's Legal Name] (the "Artist"), located at [Artist Address] and [Your Name] (the "Manager"), located at [Your Company Address].
Scope of Representation
The Artist hereby appoints the Manager as the Artist's sole personal manager in all matters usually and normally within the jurisdiction and authority of personal managers, including but not limited to the advice, counsel, direction, or any other activity concerning or relating to the professional career of the Artist in the entertainment industry.
Term
Artist hereby retains Manager for a period starting on the Effective Date and ending on [Ending Date], unless otherwise terminated under other provisions of this Contract. The initial term will automatically be extended for subsequent periods.
Manager's Compensation
In consideration for the services rendered by the Manager, the Artist agrees to pay the Manager [Percentage]% of the Artist's gross earnings derived from engagements secured by the Manager during the term of this Contract. The Manager's commission shall be deducted from the Artist's earnings before any other distributions.
Artist's Obligations
The artist agrees to act professionally, pursue Manager-provided opportunities, promptly share external opportunities not covered in this contract, and provide the Manager with the necessary materials for effective job performance.
Termination
Either party may terminate this Contract upon [Number] days' written notice to the other party for any reason or no reason. In the event of termination, the Manager shall be entitled to receive commissions for engagements secured before the termination date.
Confidentiality
During the term of this Contract and thereafter, both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information shared between them. This includes but is not limited to financial information, contract terms, and personal information.
Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
This Contract contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and may only be changed by mutual agreement in writing. Any provision found to be illegal or unenforceable shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract is executed by the Artist and the Manager as of the Effective Date.
[Artist's Legal Name]
Artist
[Date Signed]
[Your Name]
Manager
[Date Signed]
