What we do and what we don’t do

Different agencies offer differing degrees of service to the artists that they represent. So when an artist joins an agency, whether it is for the first time or from another agency, it is really important that they understand what services the agency offers and what the artist and their management need to organise themselves.
Booking & settling a one-off show
Show Deals – An Overview
Show Deals – VAT

In this post, I get under the bonnet of the dreaded VAT as it applies to bands and the deals we strike. There are not many people who are fascinated by the intricate workings of VAT – but truth be told – booking agents need to have a reasonable understanding of VAT so they can quote their artists correctly and spot a settlement that’s been worked out incorrectly.
Music Business Conferences

In this post we take a closer look at the Music Business Conference. They form an integral part of a typical booking agent’s calendar. They provide an opportunity for agents to meet with talent buyers face to face, show-case artists, learn from industry leaders and generally have a good time in a city somewhere else from the normal place of work. Fun it may be, but it is still very much work!
The Payment Schedule

When we make an agreement between the artists and the purchaser then both parties agree that a show will take place on a certain day in the future. If that show doesn’t happen, then a day is missed in the artists diary – this results in significant loss of potential earnings for the artist – and by extension the agency as well. A well considered Payment Schedule can reduce the likelihood of cancellation and assure payment where shows are cancelled.
Routing A Tour – Part 1, Do your homework!

Booking a great tour can be a very satisfying achievement. A great tour will create shows that artists and audiences will remember. It will also raise the profile of the artist. A great tour will also work financially and minimise travelling. To get this right the agent needs to do their homework first!