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Band Managers, Music Managers, or Talent Managers
- What is the role of a Band Manager?
- Is the role different for startup bands than more established bands?
- What is the norm for compensation of band managers?
The role of the Band Managers can vary depending on the band he or she is
managing. For example, if a band is just starting out, the band manager
may take on the role of a number of jobs including booker, promoter, and more.
It just depends on the band.
Role of Band Managers for New Bands:
- A Family member or friend may take interest and manage a band
- Books Gigs for the Band
- Assembles Press Kit to send to clubs to get shows and gigs
- Band Promotion including flyers, CD promotion, contacting newspapers,
and gig promotion
- May help with Demo recording or CD launches
Role of Band Managers of More Established Bands:
- May need more managers involved including
- Band Managers - Getting the band business together including demo
solicitation, press kit submission, and many other duties could be involved
depending on the band.
- Booking Agents - Gets your band the show date or gig.
- Tour Promoters - Similar to Booker where they book shows, but also price
shows and responsible for band transportation and or backstage food etc.
Band Manager Compensation
Band Managers, Booking Agents, and Tour Promoters compensation will depend on
the band or organization that they manage. Typically they make between 10% to
20% of the service that they provide. For example if a booking agent books
your band at a club, he or she should get between 10% to 20% of the amount your
band make at the gig. Of course, any fee should be negotiated ahead of
time between the band and manager.
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