Artist Management Agreement Calculator
Managing an artist-manager relationship? Calculate notice periods, sunset clause timelines, and commission tail obligations for artist management agreements.
Enter your contract details
The date your current contract term ends
Required notice period (check your contract)
What this calculator tells you
Cancellation deadline
The exact date by which you must submit your cancellation notice to avoid auto-renewal
Days remaining
How many days you have left to act before your window closes
Urgency level
Whether your deadline is approaching soon, within a month, or comfortably far away
Auto-renewal risk
Warnings about missed deadlines and potential cost of an unwanted renewal term
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about artist management agreement calculator
Sunset clauses gradually reduce management commissions over time after the agreement ends. For example: 15% in year 1 post-term, 10% in year 2, 5% in year 3, then zero. This recognizes that the manager's contribution diminishes over time while protecting deals they secured.
Commission tails typically last 1-5 years after agreement termination. Managers continue earning commissions on deals they negotiated or opportunities they sourced, even if income arrives after termination. Longer tails apply to major deals like recording contracts or film roles.
Option periods (typically 1-2 year terms) allow managers to extend the agreement if performance thresholds are met. Common triggers include minimum income levels, chart performance, or tour revenue. Artists must give notice 30-90 days before option deadlines to decline renewal.
Many agreements include performance minimums that allow termination if not met. Examples: securing a record deal within 12 months, achieving $X income within 24 months, or booking Y shows per year. Without performance clauses, termination typically requires notice or mutual agreement.
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