Embedded below is an example of a contract for a concert. The booking agent issues the contract between the artist and the promoter. This contract sets out the terms under which the artist agrees to perform and lists any special technical or production stipulations specific to that concert. This is an example; contracts for concerts … Read more
A guide for musicians on getting and using a carnet, by a concert tour manager. What is a carnet? A carnet (pronounced ‘kar-nay’) is a kind of passport for musical equipment. The ATA Carnet (to use the correct name) permits tax- and duty-free import and export of your gear into 81 countries and acts as … Read more
A guide, with tips, for touring singers. The voice is the primary means of communication for human beings. In music, the vocal performance often conveys the emotion of the song. You can replace broken instruments, but it’s difficult to repair a singing voice damaged by overwork or abuse. As the singer or vocalist, you owe … Read more