How to be a manager in a band?

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A Musician's Guide to Artist Management

A band manager is someone who generally takes care of the "business" of a band, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be on top of your music career ...

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Serious question! Do you know how much it is to book any band? I emailed the manager of one of my fav bands and he said it costs thousands.

I really would like any band that I love to play at my birthday party. I'm not being insane, but I still think that it might cost less money than thousands of dollars to book any band out there in this world, no matter which band it is and what the circumstances...

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Try some of the smaller agents - I mean if you lived in Adelaide, Australia I know a band you could...

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How much should a band manager be paid in percentage?

My friend has asked to be my band groups manager and he is saying he wud like 45% of our earnings, but as there are three in the group we would have to split 55% between us, is that correct or shud it be less?

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Hire a professional. Your "friend" is trying to rip you off.

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How do I become a band/artist/talent manager?

What major should I study in college? What are some companies/agencies that hire band managers? What is the typical career path? What is the typical work day (or week) like? =)

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Why doesn't this show up in the: Professions & Industries / Entertainment Industry section?

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How do I become a band tour manager?

I have interned with other bands and am hoping to continue my career, but how do i get a serious start?

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find yourself a band and become their manager

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What does a band manager do?

We just started a band. And I was made band manager what his my specific role in the band? What are my main objectives in creating a "sold" band?

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band manager....he would arrange the tour schedule like sort the venue,hotels,travel ,etc and he is...

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I am the manager of a band and looking for a paying venue in the WI/IL area.?

The Movement is here... Lead by singer/songwriter Myke Goldberg, The Movement is an up-and-coming band flooding the Milwaukee, WI area. Much of the music can be found on Youtube and is making its way into your headphones. Unlike many of today's bands...

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An up and coming band that needs to resort to YA for finding gigs...they must be awesome!!

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What exactly does a band manager do?

The other day i was thinking about what i wanted to do when i "grew up" and i thought of band manager and i was wondering what a band/singer manager does (reaponsibilites) ...show more

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There are a number of positions in the music industry. Yes, you can actually study "band management...

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Band manager?

I am looking for a band manager, someone who can promote and get results for this band. The band's called bridge 55 you can find them on their web site myspace bridge 55. If you ...show more

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Hi ya Great sound and vocal I myself am a musician and have also managed bands. To be honest at your...

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Do you know anything about being a band manager?

I just got this job today to be a band manager, and I have no idea what I am doing! I'm supposed to be able to promote the band/concert, get businesses to host the concerts, pay ...show more

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One thing you need to do is check out local radio stations and call them to see if they'll play your...

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