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Representation by agents and managers is an area many musicians would rather avoid but find increasingly necessary as their popularity grows.
On these pages we will try to include as many sources of entertainment agents, management, informative articles, opinions and job opportunities as possible - we do not endorse any agency or individual and would suggest that you investigate carefully prior to engaging anyone to handle your affairs.
Please Note:- Whilst we are happy to share information and advice to our members and surfers via our websites, the Electric Blues Club is NOT an entertainment agency or artist management company and do not intend to provide agency, booking or management services at this time.
There are several resources that advertise representation in the music industry and some excellent articles on what a manager or agent can or should be doing for you!!
Visit Vocalist.org.uk for complete information on Entertainment & Booking Agents and Artist Management, becoming a Manager or DIY Agent. These sections include deductable expenses listing, business start up resources, articles, advice and contacts, a sample Management Agreement plus Entertainment Agents & Artist Management Listings and Music Industry Job Listings and listings sites plus a typical Entertainment Agencies Contract and example confirmation booking letter
Check out our Music Database where you can view listings for Agents, Managers, Acts, DJ's, Karaoke Entertainers, Singers and Bands or add your own details free online.
Blues Record Labels - containing links to Blues Agencies, Management, Tour Organisers, Promoters and Record Labels.
Get booked at PowerGig - a tool for agents, talent buyers and performers for finding, booking and promoting gigs. Managing a performer is like managing a business! In addition to making sure the performances go well, there are the tasks of booking, negotiating, scheduling, promoting, and all the communication therein. We provide a service that aids all of these and more. We do not tack on additional commissions. PowerGig charges a small fee to the performer that is less than a yellow-pages listing.
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Contracts should always be checked by an independent music business solicitor, preferably with recommendations from a recognised organisation i.e., Musicians Union (UK) whose members are listed in the Musicians Directory. Equity (UK) for Actors & Actresses in Film, Tv. Stage & Radio, both oganisations have essential information & facilities for their members.
Browse Music Law Resources including:-
Music Industry Lawyers & Solicitors
British Music Rights
Music Law Offices
How to Run Your Band's Business - Nolo.com Law Store
The Agents' Association of Great Britain
54 Keyes House
Dolphin Square
London SW1V 3NA
Tel: 020 7834 0515 Fax: 020 7821 0261
Email:- association@agents-uk.com
The Official Association for Entertainment Agents and Bookers provides search facilities for registered agents in the UK providing every style and genre of music plus an Artist Search facility at the Directory of British Entertainment.
The Institute of Management Consultants (IMF) & Music Managers Forum (MMF) can be contacted for a list of registered members. The IMF & MMF also provide information and courses in artist management and related subjects.
EntsWeb U.K. directory of Entertainment, Music & Leisure contains links and information to agents, bookers, bands and entertainment sources.
Musicians Contact
The primary source of employment for USA musicians nationwide, established 31 years. Jobs and resumes are updated online daily
UK Acts & Entertainments Agencies Showcase Directory 2000 is an online directory with an a-z listing and search facility.
USA Entertainment Industry Database those who want to work in the USA should take a look at this extensive online database.
The Most Comprehensive Industry Guide - THE WHITE BOOK International Production Directory - All Record Company, Acts, Bands, Management, Promoters, Artists & Agents, TV & Radio Personalities, who manages who & how to contact them - all listings can be found in this standard industry must have, take a look at their online version at their site (special offer - buy online for £65.00) and its available from Birdhurst Ltd, Samuel French Books or order it from your local bookstore.
It is pricey at around £80.00 but worth it and if your budget just wont stretch that far you can find a copy in your local librarys reference department or music section. There is also a mini version called 'The Little White Book' also available via their website http://www.whitebook.co.uk
Showcase is an international publication that lists cabaret artists, bands, singers and entertainers of all styles, you can pay to be listed in the book which is one of the industry standards used by agents and bookers. Available in Book or CD format from bookstores or via their website.
The Stage - Entertainers weekly newspaper for the UK with some interesting 'How To' pages including 'How To find an Agent'. They also produce SHOWCALL a directory of light entertainment. They have a searchable database of management, acts etc online.
Showcall Online
Showcall Online is the fully searchable worldwide web version of Showcall 2003 - the visual directory of light entertainment, published by The Stage.
Needless to say many managers and agents will proport to be a popular artists contact with venues bigger than you can imagine! - the reality is - if you want to be represented by an agent or manager use people who have been recommended or established for a long time. Those who would like to book an act of any size or type - any major agent or management company will do it for you - if you want to book direct or manage yourselves get THE WHITE BOOK.
Original artists aiming for a deal should contact the Record Companies A & R department, they will point you in the right direction, depending on wether your a fan, promoter or potential new act, most company and management contact details can be found on the internet or on CD's & Tape Inserts of your favourite artists!
Management Books
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| The Cabaret Artist's Handbook by Bob Harrington
Synopsis
This text aims to show performers the ins and outs of mounting a cabaret act. The author argues that entertainers need to know both the creative and business aspects involved, such as choosing the right material, structuring the act, getting bookings and publicity.
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IMF 2000
Synopsis
The International Managers Forum is a recognised music industry organisation for Artist and Personal Managers. Full Membership requires acceptance of their Code of Conduct. The IMF offer advice, information and provide regular courses for members on all aspects of managing acts/bands. The book is full of useful tips and advice for anyone considering management as a career and self management, check out their website - Click Here.
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Business of Artist Management
Synopsis
Formerly entitled "Successful Artist Management", this book is designed as a reference work for artist management in the music business but is also great for anyone trying to gain a better understanding of just what artist management involves.
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