Chapter 19
The Business of Booking Musicians
In This Chapter
◆ What booking agents do
◆ Venue booking
◆ How to become a concert promoter
If you love music but prefer to work behind the scenes, consider a career in booking. Whether you work as a booking agent, venue operator, or concert promoter, working in booking lets you hang out with real musicians—often famous ones—while earning a somewhat steady salary. What’s not to like?
The Business of Being a Booking Agent
A booking agent—also known as a talent agent—books personal appearances for musical artists. An agent typically has a roster of musician clients and works to book those clients into a variety of venues.
What a Booking Agent Does
So what exactly does a booking agent do? Well, it’s ...
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