Concert Promoter

Business

Learn to organize and present live music events, from booking talent and securing venues to setting ticket prices and marketing the show.
Independently plan, market, and produce live concerts, including single shows, tours, festivals, and special events.

Budgeting: determining the right amount spend on a concert, tour, or festival in order to maximize returns.
Music and market savvy, negotiating skills, and ability to recruit an audience.
Securing performers, selecting a venue, and negotiate contracts and fees.
Designing and executing a marketing strategy
Working with concert/event producers to arrange travel, transportation, and lodging for the artist and crew, as well as on-site hospitality; to devise a rider (a set of requests, usually creature comforts) with the artist;
Create a production schedule for load-in, load-out, lighting, and sound.
Understanding Filling seats, ticketing and quality control.
Typical workday
Pros & cons of the industry