Chapter 13
The Business of Live Performance and Touring
In This Chapter
◆ Understanding the steps—and the players—behind a booking
◆ Discovering where the gigs are
◆ Learning how to find and work with a booking agent
◆ Understanding the parts of a performance contract
◆ Learning how to put together a regional or national tour
For most musicians, playing live is an integral part of their musical activities. Yes, making a recording is exciting and selling CDs can be quite profitable. But music is all about the performance—which can also be a big revenue generator.
Know, however, that playing a gig is a business transaction. Whether you’re playing a wedding reception, a local club, or a big concert hall, your performance is part of a contract with the ...
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