MUIN 270 Lecture 8: Artist Management, and the Artist's Team
Document Summary
The artist"s team (may include one or more) Give the artist time to be the artist! Coordinates (hub/leader of) the rest of artist"s team. Directs the kind of work the artist is taking. Either works with a publicist, or does that job too, if there"s none. Liaison between the artist and the record company. Buffer between the artist and rest of world. Artist management contracts can be either an oral or written agreement. Difficult and time consuming to prove in court. In this event, advice: send the other person a letter email outlining your understanding of the agreement! Typically artists/bands can only hire one personal manager at a time. Manager, however, can represent more than one artist/band. Key man clause (against manager; for artists w/ clout) If the manager leaves the management firm, the artist can terminate the agreement, or .
