Live Music Business

<p><em>The Live Music Business: Management and Production of Concerts and Festivals Third Edition</em> shines a light on the enigmatic live music business offering a wealth of inside advice and trade secrets to artists and bands looking to make a living in the industry. Previously published as <i>The Tour Book</i> this new edition has been extensively revised reorganized and updated to reflect today’s music industry.</p><p>This practical guidebook examines the roles of the key players – from booking agents to concert promoters artist managers to talent buyers – and the deals conventions and processes that drive this global business. Written by a touring professional with over 25 years of experience this book elucidates why playing live is crucial to the success of any musician band or artist explaining issues like:</p><ul> <li>what managers promoters and agents do and how they arrange shows and tours;</li> <li>how to understand and negotiate show contracts;</li> <li>how to create a contract rider and how the rider affects the money you earn from a show;</li> <li>how to appear professional and knowledgeable in an industry with its own conventions language and baffling technical terms; and</li> <li>a three-year plan using live performance to kickstart your music career</li> </ul><p>Intended for music artists and students <i>The Live Music Business </i>presents proven live-music career strategies covering every aspect of putting on a live show from rehearsing and soundchecks to promotions marketing and contracts. In an era when performing live is more essential than ever this is the go-to guidebook for getting your show on the road and making a living from music.</p>