jeudi 23 août 2018

Never Underestimate The Concert Promoter

By Patrick Perry


Did you know that the sound quality gets better at a live event than on recorded music? Live music is customizable and can be changed when something unexpected happens. These are among the activities that make concerts memorable. A lot goes into organizing such events. A good concert promoter is very handy to work out the logistics and put together a successful event.

Considering what the professional does would make it easy to understand the value they bring in. They are the ones who inform the public about the planned live performance. They draft all the advertisements and marketing tools that will be used to inform about the performance. They realize that they need to send out this information in a way that the public will want to attend and thus buy the tickets that are on sale.

Music promoter must first of all be a lover of music. They need to have the passion for music and be a fan of the performer. That will make their promotion passionate. They want to show the public that the performance will be one of a kind and they must not miss it. The enthusiasm in promoting the performance comes with love for music. They also must support the artist so that he concentrates on his performance preparation.

They will need to take charge of the venue bookings, arrangement or set up. This may mean making several visits and discussions with the owners of the venue. They in effect would promote both the venue and the performance. They need to understand what goes into this planning so that they stay on top of all arrangements.

As you have noted, the job of a music promoter is not easy. It requires a lot of coordination and planning. Besides the formal education, they also need soft skills like negotiation, teamwork, attention to detail and organization. They need to bring in all these to ensure the event is well planned and booked as anticipated.

They, however, must also have people skills. They cannot run the show on their own. They need to consult with the artists to have a picture of what they desire. They plan the show not how they want it but how the entertainer would want the show to be. So, the first step is to discuss with the invited artists and get their picture right.

When a concert fails, the blame is put on the promoter and not the artist. Consider why. Promoters technically handle all the logistics. He identifies the best venue, suggests best timing and markets the whole event. He only consults with the artist on a few issues like dates. If anything goes wrong, they will be held accountable.

They also take care of the performer. They arrange his travel and lodging at the venue. They do everything possible so that the performer is relaxed and able to give their best performance. The promoter also arranges the logistics for sound checks and determines the duration of the performance.




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