{"product_id":"live-music-business-paperback-softback","title":"Live Music Business - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Live Music Business: Management and Production of Concerts and Festivals, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, shines a light on the enigmatic live music business, offering a wealth of inside advice and trade secrets to artists and bands looking to make a living in the industry. Previously published as \u003ci\u003eThe Tour Book\u003c\/i\u003e, this new edition has been extensively revised, reorganized, and updated to reflect today’s music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guidebook examines the roles of the key players – from booking agents to concert promoters, artist managers to talent buyers – and the deals, conventions, and processes that drive this global business. Written by a touring professional with over 25 years of experience, this book elucidates why playing live is crucial to the success of any musician, band, or artist, explaining issues like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhat managers, promoters, and agents do and how they arrange shows and tours;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to understand and negotiate show contracts;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to create a contract rider, and how the rider affects the money you earn from a show;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to appear professional and knowledgeable in an industry with its own conventions, language, and baffling technical terms; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea three-year plan using live performance to kickstart your music career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended for music artists and students, \u003ci\u003eThe Live Music Business \u003c\/i\u003epresents proven live-music career strategies, covering every aspect of putting on a live show, from rehearsing and soundchecks to promotions, marketing, and contracts. In an era when performing live is more essential than ever, this is the go-to guidebook for getting your show on the road and making a living from music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45601053540590,"sku":"9780367859725","price":55.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780367859725.jpg?v=1721482845","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/live-music-business-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}