Dark Star Presentation
Transcript: - Band Manager: Job Description, Duties and Requirements: " “The Band Manager is a responsible for the management, administration and delivery of all Band programs and services in order to ensure that the needs of Band Members are met in a reasonable, effective and efficient manner” (2014). - There will be a contract between you and I, to ensure both parties have rights protected (Simpson 2012). -Distributing your EP to venues, and persuade them to contract with you to enable you to do regular gigs (Band Manager: Job Description, Duties and Requirements 2014). -“Entertainment industry activities” (Simpson 2012) I’m responsible for: performances, music writing, recording, distributing and acting within any ads or films to name a few activities (Simpson 2012)." " -I will also be in charge of communicating between you and “government agencies and departments” (Job Distribution: Band Manager 2005). -Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work, Queensland Government Legislation: " “A person conducting a business or undertaking has... specific obligations under the WHS Regulations to manage the risks of hearing loss associated with noise at the workplace, including ensuring that the noise a worker is exposed to at the workplace does not exceed the exposure standard for noise” (2011). -Record an EP with Magoo -Promote band online with a professional website and more! Tour Manager “WAGES, PER DIEMS*, ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, SOUND, LIGHTING, BACK LINE, PRODUCTION, REHEARSALS, OTHER EXPENSES** * Per Diems is a daily amount paid to touring crew to cover living expenses, food etc. From the Latin ‘for the day’. Apparently. ** Other expenses would include any foreign artist taxation, management commission and agents commission.” “On big budget tours, there may be a team of people in place running the tour, and the tour manager's job and responsibilities become more defined. For instance, if there is a full road crew in place, the tour manager simply makes sure they are doing their job and are where they're supposed to be when they're supposed to be there - but they don't actually have to look after the gear themselves. These tour managers act more as supervisors to the team working for the band.” Accountant/Business Manager Role Manager Getting all the studio time you need, and the distribution of your audio and videos is essential (Simpson 2012). Set you up with Forrester Savell, who has worked with Karnivool, to record you a full album. I can promise a honest, hard working and rewarding relationship. Accountant/Business Manager - Begin by evaluating the costs of the tour (Also determine the length of the tour) -Following that we will put in place a strict budget, allowing us to pay for different things such as insurance programs extra technical staff roadies equipment bus and truck companies the bands and labels share of earnings Promoter Role -An Accountant and Business Manager must strategise with the other team members to help the business and image grow to increase profits (Gulko 2010, 26) -Prepare tax returns and financial statements -Manage the cost of tours, recording, and travel - Manager your budgets and supervise your money Short term -We plan to invest $10,000 into the band for the recording and promotion of the EP and support tour. -Although investments such as this one can be risky, with enough promotion and publicity, Paisley will have enough exposure that the chances of producing an EP that doesn't pay off this starter money will be extremely low. -An ABN will be essential because, as stated by the Australian Government and Australian Taxation Office it will allow you, as a band and business, to operate in the GST system assist in invoicing and quoting for events allow the government to see that everyone involved is being legally and correctly being paid. Introduction - It is important that I ‘keep up to date on industry trends and understand marketing concepts and strategies, which including pricing, distribution, and direct marketing’ (Education Portal 2014). Alex Martin, a live music promoter from London-based, Curious Generation, remarks that, “the promoter is at the center of everything. You have to coordinate the whole campaign, so you need excellent organization skills to manage budgets and liaise with bands, clients, PR, and venues. It’s crucial that you can network and manage your contacts efficiently, so you need good interpersonal skills. Finally, you’ve got to be trustworthy and honest. People need to trust you to sell tickets and put on a great show,” (Mcrae 2008). Short Term - - Will require certain promotion to help push you guys into the local music scene here in Brisbane. - Also need to generate enough attention on social media, to be able to tour nationally with as main support for a well known band. - Keep followers interested through, social media (Facebook, instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter) - Organize electronic and physical press kit = ‘biography, demos of the singles, high