Artist Management Contract written by myself, Darius Bernhardt, Johnathan Mial, Trevor Seabrook, and Jaylin Calloway

1. ARTIST MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
Matthew Williamson, Darius Bernhardt, Johnathan Mial, Trevor Seabrook, Jaylin
Calloway
AGREEMENT (Darius, Jaylin, John, Matt, Trevor)
This agreement made on this day ____________, 20__ between ___________ the
artist, who is legally known as ______________ (hereafter referred to as “Artist”) and
______________, the manager (hereafter referred to as “Manager”) within the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH (Darius, Jaylin, John, Matt, Trevor)
Whereas Artist wants to receive counsel, advice, and facilitation in the further
development and advancement of Artist career including but not limited to a musician,
recording, production, promotion, performance, etc.
Whereas Manager through background and knowledge makes them qualified to provide
such direction, counsel, advice to Artist.
Here after mutual promises and understandings remain, both Artist and Manager agree
to abide by all terms, agreements, and conditions throughout the duration of this
contract.
DEFINITIONS (Darius, Jaylin, John, Matt, Trevor)
“Manager”- The individual appointed by a firm or agency who oversees the
decision-making process and development of an entertainer’s professional career within
the Entertainment Industry.
“Artist”- The creator and sole provider of content released through a record label by
recording arranged sound and providing practices within the arts.
Entertainment Industry- Anything regarding the recording, performance, distribution,
commercialization, etc. of content for all Artists, Actors, Musicians and Entertainers in
the public and or the private sectors.
“Third Party”- A party in which there are legal obligations or associations to either party
of the contract.
CPA- Certified Public Accountant is a Third Party affiliate hired by the Manager to
handle financial activities.

2. Key Man- A clause that states upon exit of the (Keyman) the Artist has the authorization
to exit along with said (Keyman) however is not obligated to do so. If Artist decides to
stay with the management agency, Artist will be reassigned a new Manager under
discretion of said agency.
Ect. (Manager Responsibilities), (Gross)- All potential monies that can be ascertained
by Manager/Artist through sale of Artists’ brand.
1.0 RELATIONSHIP (Darius)
1.1 Artist agrees to employ the Manager to be Artist manager during the term of this
agreement.
1.2 Artist cannot hire anyone that will interfere with the Manager’s responsibilities
stipulated by this contract.
1.3 The Manager’s services are not exclusive to the Artist and cannot conflict with the
advancement Artist's career.
2.0 EMPLOYMENT (John)
2.1 The Artist employs the Manager to manage the development and advancement of
Artist career.
2.2 The Manager will abide to all services required to them agreed by the terms and
conditions of this contract.
3.0 MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES (John)
3.1 The Manager is responsible for the managing and dealings with contracts, booking,
promotion, finances, performances etc. for purposes pertaining to the further
advancement and development of the Artist’s career within the Entertainment Industry.
3.1.1 Manager Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the manager include but are not
limited to:
● Obtaining a record deal for the Artist.
● Handling all monies involved with Artist incorporated account(s).
● Booking: recording time, interviews, performances, and appearances.
3.2 The hiring/paying of Third Parties will be the sole responsibility of the Manager.

3. 3.3 The Manager will give Artist counsel, and advice to the best of their ability to
continue the advancement and development of Artist career within the Entertainment
Industry.
4.0 ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES, WARRANTIES (Darius)
4.1 Artist must be fully dedicated to the advancement of their career.
4.2 Artist has complete ownership of their professional name, ___________________
as well as creative control over their content.
4.3 Artist must listen to, consider the advice, and counsel from the Manager.
4.3.1 Artist is not limited to following through with advice and counsel from Manager.
5.0 TERM AND TERMINATION (Jaylin)
The Manager will be under contract from the Artist for two years with a one-year option,
based on attainment of an independent indie record deal.
5.1 One Year Option. If the Manager can obtain an independent indie record deal for
the Artist, the Manager may then exercise their one-year extension.
5.2 Further Options. If the record deal is obtained, the Manager and Artist may
renegotiate extension options for the future.
5.2.1 Denying Options. If either party, Artist or Manager, do not want to continue to work
with the other, that party has the right to deny an option.
5.3 Termination. The terms of this contract may be considered null and void, only when
termination of the contract is asked by either party, and only with proof of the other party
not fulfilling the distinct duties listed above in sections 3.0 and 4.0.
6.0 POWER OF ATTORNEY (Jaylin)
The Manager is only allowed to: collect and distribute money and promote the Artist
significantly, which includes commercials, endorsements, photos, or likeness.
6.1 Collect and Distribute Money. The Manager needs written consent from the Artist to
sign any checks over $10,000.
6.2 The Power to Hire and/or Fire Personnel. The Manager must have written consent
from the Artist stating approval to hire or fire a staff member if that member is support
personnel.

4. 6.3 Creative Control. The Manager may work closely and suggest musical and literary
materials, record producers, staging, and costume but must have written consent from
artist to make any further action.
6.4 Termination of Power. The Artist can terminate the Manager's Power of Attorney if
the Manager is misusing the power.
6.4.1 Misuse. Misuse would include but is not limited to withholding out monies,
falsifying documents, and/or not having written consent for monies more than $10,000.
7.0 MANAGER’S COMPENSATION (Trevor & Matt)
7.1 Both Artist and Manager agree that said Manager is allowed 15% of Artist gross
profit.
7.1.1 Manager is allowed to increase or decrease the rate of commission, only after
obtaining the written consent of said Artist and if gross income increases by 15% over
the course of twenty-four (24) months.
8.0 COMMISSION BASE (Matt & Trevor)
8.1 The Manager’s commission will be paid from the gross income of the following
situations:
● The first $20,000 in performance revenue for the year.
● Any Third Party negotiations that the Manager has a part in obtaining a deal
which results in grosses of $5,000 or more.
● Any endorsement deals made in relation to the Artist’s career through the help of
the Manager.
● Negotiations, dealings, agreements which results in the advancement of Artist
career in the Entertainment Industry that involves the Manager’s immediate
concern.
8.1.1 Gross. Gross income includes but is not limited to: Streaming services,
merchandise, digital downloads, investments, royalties, endorsements, performances
etc.
8.2 When and if this contract becomes void after the term between the Manager and
Artist, then the Manager will receive a 50% commission base of total income for twelve
(12) months. In the following twelve (12) months the Manager will be paid 25%. In the
last twelve (12) months the Artist will payout 15%. Following this three-year period, the
Manager will receive no commission from the Artist.

5. 9.0 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (Matt)
9.1 Here by stated that in the first month of this agreement, once signed, the Manager
would obtain a CPA for all financial services at the Artist’s written discretion.
9.2 Ledger. The CPA is responsible for the recording and posting of all transactions
pertaining to Artist’s career.
9.3 Audits. The Manager will provide the CPA with the necessary information for
quarterly audits in regards to the advancement of the Artist.
9.4 Loans. Manager and Artist are not required to give one another personal loans. If
either party decides to seek a loan, then the loanee is obligated to repay the loaner the
amount owed to them in entirety within thirty (30) days. Failure to pay back in a timely
manner will accumulate an interest rate of 1.1% plus the accrued amount owed on a
monthly basis.
9.5 Restrictions. Manager expenses may not exceed $5,000 weekly pertaining to the
Artist’s career transactions, which include food, hotels, and equipment. Both parties will
decide how these expenses will be paid and must be repaid in full within a timely
manner.
9.6 Overhead. The Artist agrees to cover all expenses for the Manager with monies
from the incorporated account(s) in relation to any Third Party dealings including
situations such as: travel, housing, and food.
9.6.1 Travel. If travel is within a 50-mile radius then it is the Manager’s responsibility for
the expenses to be paid out of pocket by the Manager.
9.6.2 Hotels. Solely the Artist will cover a stay only of up to forty-eight (48) hours.
9.6.3 Food. If a food bill supersedes $400 then the Manager is required to repay the
Artist back the entire amount owed.
9.7 Liability. All Third Parties should be in agreement with each other including Artist,
Manager and CPA. Manager and Artist personal accounts are their sole responsibilities,
which do not directly correlate to this agreement.
10.0 GENERAL ISSUES (Trevor)
10.1 Alteration Agreement. Both Artist and Manager do not have the authorization to
change/modify this agreement without written consent from the other party. If an edit is

6. made to this agreement, it is null and void without the consent of the other party. All final
negotiations must be overseen by legal representation.
10.2 Artist Incorporation. Artist’s incorporation pertains to all sections of this agreement
if Artist has obtained/joined an (LLC). If for whatever reason the Artist chooses to
discontinue his agreement with business structure (LLC) the agreement is still
compulsory/binding upon business structure and not the individual. If Artist is not yet
incorporated, Artist must sign contract with Manager that supplies all of the essential
terms of the present agreement.
10.3 Key Man. Artist has an escape shoot so to speak in the way of a “Keyman”. If, for
whatever reason the “Keyman” (Manager) decides to discontinue his contractual
agreement with the agency through which both Artist and Manager are employed, artist
has the option to exit the very same contractual agreement if they so choose, however,
they are not obligated to do so if they do not wish to. If Artist decides to part ways with
the “keyman” the artist will be a reassigned a new Manager under the management
agency.
In witness of, ​the Manager and Artist will fully abide by this agreement on their
signature and marked date.
______________________________________ _____________________
Manager Date
______________________________________ _____________________
Artist Date