Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Music Promoter As Your Selected Career

By Kevin Cox


Many individuals cannot live without music in their life. In fact, it has been very crucial to them that without it, their day will not be complete. Others love to listen to classical piece of Chopin whenever they are studying for their exams. Some like listening to rock genres if they are alone in their house and just want to lift up their moods. Others cannot even leave their houses when their headset or earphones are missing. Others might find it impossible to make it as their living but no worries with that. They can walk on that path by being a concert promoter.

Once individuals find some bands that are so addicting, they cannot stop themselves on becoming their fans. And for sure before they sleep at night, others would tend to daydream and imagine themselves working alongside their favorite rock stars like Avril Lavigne, Hayley Williams or perhaps Billie Joe Armstrong. Seeing their live performances is already a blessing to their eyes and ears. But have you wondered as well on how their shows were made?

Perhaps you have heard about music promoters before or maybe you never did. Most people think that concerts were being set up by the companies or label coming from the artists or perhaps the band itself. But actually, music promoters are the one who do those tasks. That person handles the promotions, negotiates with the agents or the band, books the venue, etc.

In other words, they are the one who made those concerts in public so that fans and non-fans will attend. With that, a collaboration and cooperation from the agents, bands and venues for concerts are needed so it would be successful. Otherwise they would be blamed if it all goes wrong. This career might be what you were looking for and you might get the chance to work with those artists you idolized.

To begin that career, you have to choices to select. The first choice is working on the promotion companies. There are many companies out there that are established and they can allow you also to collaborate with those famous musicians.

Of course you will also start with the basic tasks like giving posters or flyers. As you keep on working and improving you might become the lead promoter. Doing this will give you some opportunities to work with famous artists or perhaps you might meet some artists you dislike. Though it may take longer to reach the lead role but at least you are set to get on it.

Indie Promoting is the second choice you may select. This path is really simple since you just have to look for a local band and arrange their show for them. Aside from that, you now become the leader on that project on your first day.

Despite the freedom you get, it comes with many responsibilities too. Unlike being affiliated with established companies, your money will be put into risks if ever you made some wrong decisions. And if the band you had been promoting turns into a flop, your investment will surely be lost. Be sure to have some knowledge about marketing and business and also good social skills to survive on this.

Your love for songs and melodies will certainly not perish in this career. In fact, no need for college degree to attain this. So are you ready to become one now?




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