8/23/2018

The Key Roles Of 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.

Besides selling the function, they also provide the support the performer needs to bring their best game. Live performance is a platform where the artist shows their face to their fans. The performance must be the best ever. It must supersede all the other versions fans have heard before. The performer must therefore have ample time to prepare for the event. They can only do so when they are not running around with the other logistical arrangements.

The venue of the live performance needs to be well organized. This will require frequent visits to the venue and closer coordination. The performer may not be able to do this while preparing for the performance. It is the duty of promoters to ensure that all is well coordinated and set. They then let the public know about the event and book attendees for the event.

To execute their role, they need some key skills to guide them. Basically, a business training background is essential. Business training will equip them with the negotiation and contract skills that are used. They also need to have business communication skills. They will be drawing contracts with the artists, venues and hotels; they must know what it takes.

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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