Agreement Between Talent Agent and Artist — Letter Style


Summary

This is an Agreement between Talent Agent and Artist in letter form, which a talent agent uses to describe all terms related to procuring employment for the artist. Many agents prefer the informality of a letter style agreement, though the template may be adapted to a more formal contract-style form if desired. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. Any contract forms to be used by a talent agency in California, including this agreement, must first secure approval from the Labor Commissioner, and must set forth the fact that the talent agency is licensed by the Labor Commissioner of the State of California, as well as the date upon which the contract form was approved by the Labor Commissioner. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 12003.1. Sample forms may be found on the California Department of Industrial Relations website. (See Form 315A (Nonexclusive Contract Between Artist and Talent Agency) and Form 315B (Exclusive Contract Between Artist and Talent Agency)). If a ...