17/08/2016
LOOKING FOR SOME SERIOUS MANAGEMENT?
What am I looking for?
Outstanding original artists solo or bands that are in need of a dedicated, passionate professional manager to progress their careers.
Outstanding tribute bands that are in need of a dedicated, passionate professional manager to progress their careers.
What I am NOT looking for:
Divas, Idiots, Clever-Arses, Bitter and Twisted old musos, ANYONE or any part of a band that thinks that they do not need a manager!
What can I offer as a manager?
(In no particular order:)
CONNECTIONS
I sit on the National Council of The Agents’ Association. Together with my own portfolio of national and international contacts, this offers me the ability to liaise directly with some of the biggest and best agents, festival organisers, TV and Radio producers / TV companies in the UK and abroad.
BOOKING
From booking tens of thousands of engagements with my own companies over the last twenty-five years, I am able to steer my managed artists to the correct booking agents who specialise at making bookings within the artists’ fields of talent. On rare occasions I may promote or book the artist personally. Note: I shall not be acting as an agent.
CONTRACTS etc.
A lifelong performing musician (union member) and artist, an agent/manager for 25 years I have a deep knowledge and understanding of contracts, their legalities and technicalities. I issue licensed AA / EQUITY / VLEC contracts and personalised riders for every engagement ensuring the tightest legal documentation – especially useful should any misunderstandings or problems arise.
RECORDING
As a multi-awarded platinum/gold/silver disc producer, arranger, session musician and artist I can provide accurate and knowledgeable information and contacts on all things recording including studios, equipment, engineers, producers and of course, record companies.
MUSICAL MENTOR
A competent multi-instrumentalist and session player, I am always available as musical mentor should those services be required.
NO BU****IT
I tell it like it is. I don’t pull punches. If you are looking for a sycophantic yes-man, I’m most definitely not your new manager. I will always be 100% honest and forthright.
TRANSPARENCY
Every contract, every payment, every deal and every cost… All of these have to be 100% transparent so that everyone can see who and what is accountable.
INDUSTRY ADVICE
I am available for advice on everything connected to the industry at all times.
How much will I charge?
I charge a percentage-based commission on all sources of income which is negotiable.
