Personal Management Contract — Editable Artist Manager Agreement for Music & Entertainment Careers

Define your professional Artist-Manager relationship — with this clear and concise Personal Management Contract.

This fully editable Personal Management Contract provides a simple and essential legal framework for the professional relationship between an Artist and a Manager. It covers manager duties, compensation terms, contract duration, renewal options, and legal protections — making it ideal for independent Artists, Managers, and Agents in music and entertainment industries.

✅ Editable .DOCX file included — fully customizable for your artist management deals.

What’s Covered:

🎙️ Manager appointment:
• Artist appoints Manager as their sole and exclusive personal representative, manager, and director of personal business and entertainment career affairs
• Covers all branches of the entertainment industry

📅 Contract term:
• Initial term defined by number of years
• Manager has option to renew for an additional period on the same terms unless Artist provides written notice to terminate

💼 Manager duties:
• Manager agrees to use reasonable efforts to advance Artist’s professional career
• Acts as advisor and personal manager for Artist’s professional services as a performer

💵 Compensation:
• Manager entitled to a defined percentage (%) of Artist’s gross compensation earned during the term
• Manager also entitled to reimbursement for any necessary travel expenses incurred on behalf of Artist

🕰️ Post-termination compensation:
• Manager entitled to continued compensation after termination only if they continue to perform obligations relating to existing employment contracts or extensions

👥 Non-exclusivity:
• Manager may render services to other clients during the term of this agreement

⚖️ Governing law:
• Agreement governed by the state and federal laws of chosen jurisdiction
• Venue for legal proceedings defined

📄 Entire agreement:
• This document constitutes the entire agreement between Artist and Manager
• No oral statements or inducements shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties
• Agreement may only be modified in writing and signed by both parties

🖋️ Signature section:
• Binding signature fields for Artist and Manager
• Full contact details included

Why Use This Contract:

• Clearly define manager appointment, duties, and compensation
• Secure Artist’s legal protections regarding renewal and termination
• Allow Manager flexibility to serve multiple clients while protecting Artist relationship
• Provide clear documentation of gross compensation entitlements
• Customize easily for independent Artists, Managers, Agencies, and entertainment partnerships

Perfect for:
Artist Managers, Recording Artists, Independent Artists, Talent Agents, Entertainment Attorneys, Music Business Professionals.

File format included:
✅ Fully editable .DOCX (Word) file — ready to customize

Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions about adapting it for your specific use case.