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How management works, what the contracts mean, and how to release, tour and get paid, written for artists rather than for the industry.
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Money • 6 minManagement commission, explainedWhat the percentage is taken from, what should never be commissioned, and why the sunset clause matters more than the headline rate.Read →
Contracts • 8 minBefore you sign a management agreementTwelve things to check in any management contract, including ours.Read →
Releases • 8 minPlanning an independent release, week by weekA twelve week plan for a single, from final masters to the month after release day.Read →Looking for a quick answer?
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