Or just a good head for business and a few contacts? What exactly is involved in the work?
Any sensible info gratefully received- thanks!
2007-02-01 22:09:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
PS, do you need to be certified/ affiliated to any particular governing body in the UK?
2007-02-01 22:10:23 · update #1
It's mostly common sense and a professional attitude.
First find a good band with a professional attitude and a sound that you like. They should write and perform original music and rehearse reularly to develop their on-stage presence.
Now that you have something to sell that you believe in, find the "hot" venues, go in with demo's and pictures and sell, sell. sell. Find the venues that are popular enough to pay. Never take a "free" job, you are worth to the venue what they pay for.
Charge 15% - 20% commission to make sure that you are covered and expense all posters, media, demo CD's etc. to a common fund within the band.
GO FOR IT!
2007-02-01 22:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need skills, not qualifications. Communication and diplomacy for one thing. You need a vast knowledge of the music scene including all the genres and especially the genre you are interested in.
My experience of new managers is that they fall at the hurdle of organising gigs. Yes, they can book a venue, but they don't know how to get an audience in to see their bands - people won't come to see bands they've never heard of - how do you solve that one?
It's knowing how to get a band infront of the public and building up a following of people who will PAY TO HEAR THEM - it's really not that easy!
2007-02-04 07:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be able to think on your feet. you will have to network, that is key to being a manager. don't be afraid to ask questions..like you are doing now, ha ha...
the first thing you will need is vision, belief in your act. if you come accross to people as a "believer" then that will make others begin to believe as well...when someone sees a person who is passionate about something, it makes them want to know what the fuss is about, they want to see for themselves...
go out and network, go to trade shows. conferences, shake some hands, pick up some books from your local book store about music business, and read, read, read...
learn all you can about, publishing deals, lisencing contracts, recording contracts, i would suggest making an apointment with an entertainment attorney...usually the first consultation is free...make a list of questions that you have about the business, and ask away...
there are plenty of books out there on the subject...
and remember, as that guys says in those crazy Adam Sandler movies: "YOU CAN DOOOEEET!!!"
2007-02-03 14:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by aaron p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 06:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by sickels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know their profession better than they do .... you need to be as smart as a whip, and you need to be innovative and in touch with the public in a way that they are not aware of yet.....get to it!
Peace & Love
2007-02-04 09:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accounting, psychology, good contacts and a good sense of humour.
2007-02-01 22:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by jacquesh2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, all you have to do is offer to manage a group and hope that they accept.
2007-02-01 22:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋