Artist Management Fees

Niamh · 08-22-2023, 08:47 PM

Hi all, first time poster and unsure if I’m in the right place. I have a query about fee structures for artist managers. Very generally, I thought it was industry standard to charge commission only. If I’m approached by a manager who wants to charge me a flat rate until I earn a certain amount, and then move to a commission based fee, should this be an immediate red flag?

I only have very general details at this stage but curious as to whether this fee structure is common. Cheers

frankmahler · 09-08-2023, 07:36 AM

The fee structure for artist managers can vary, and it's not unusual to encounter different arrangements. While the standard practice is indeed commission-based, there can be exceptions and variations based on the specific circumstances and negotiation between the artist and the manager.

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Niamh Groupie Join Date: Aug 2023 Posts: 1	Artist Management Fees Hi all, first time poster and unsure if I’m in the right place. I have a query about fee structures for artist managers. Very generally, I thought it was industry standard to charge commission only. If I’m approached by a manager who wants to charge me a flat rate until I earn a certain amount, and then move to a commission based fee, should this be an immediate red flag? I only have very general details at this stage but curious as to whether this fee structure is common. Cheers

09-08-2023, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
frankmahler Groupie Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 11	The fee structure for artist managers can vary, and it's not unusual to encounter different arrangements. While the standard practice is indeed commission-based, there can be exceptions and variations based on the specific circumstances and negotiation between the artist and the manager.