Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Concert Promoter

By Paul Long


If you are a lover of music and want to incorporate it into a career of some sort, you have to start planning. You do not have to play a musical instrument to realize your ambitions. You can enter another area of the industry. You might decide to become a concert promoter for example. There are a lot of skill sets you'll have to develop to be a success in the job. It will require, marketing, communication, logistics, and management skills as well as being media savvy.

A college degree is not required for this profession, although there are many college graduates in it. The one thing you can not do without, according to the experts, is the ability to write well. Natural writers are rare. This means you will probably need to enroll in English classes emphasizing sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar. You must learn the art of writing press releases and compelling copy.

You will have to hone other skills before you can even be considered for a job promoting concerts. You might start a blog about the music and club scene in the town where you're attending college. It is important to learn how to take good photographs in nightclubs and how to manipulate those photos to improve the quality and make them stand out. You can post the best pictures on social media.

Successful promoters all agree that anyone who is interested in this business must first become a performer. You can take up an instrument or learn how to DJ. Whatever you decide, it is important to stick with it, so you will understand how the performers you book think and what is involved with putting on a show. You should be able to set up band gear and break it down.

When you start applying for a job in the field, you must be able to present a relevant resume. Managers will be looking for writing samples like blogs. These will be invaluable to them when deciding on the best candidates at the entry level. Successful applicants will know how to create spreadsheets and edit graphics.

To become successful in this business you have to be detail oriented. You must decide what kind of promoter you are going to be. Some just want to throw parties, and others specialize in booking celebrities into clubs.

The most successful promoters started by attending shows that were diverse in nature. They went to operas and rock concerts, electronic dance music festivals and jazz clubs. They studied what happened between sets, the type of security various groups used, and even who many drinks a bartender poured.

Along the way you will become adept at a number of skills. You will learn the art of marketing and how to manage the volunteer groups that are so essential to big events. If you have a passion for music, and a talent for sensing trends in the music industry, you might have a chance at a great career.




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