How do I get a Booking Agent?
Simple question for you Bill, how do I get a booking agent?
-Erik. Fullerton, CA.
What does 10% of nothing equal? That is going to be the first hurdle you have to face if you aren’t an established act. The booking agency that books Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, or George Strait is not interested in booking your act. It makes no sense for them to do that financially when they can be spending their time with major artists. A good idea to point a young band such as youself is to a DIY approach. With the internet it’s possible to book your own gigs at smaller venues and trade shows with bands of the same genre. A major agency is not going to do this for you. Don’t call them or send them promotional packages. Don’t call them because your friend Ronnie has an uncle John whos wife Shannon may still work for them. It won’t help and will be a waste of money and time. Without a major management company, a major recording company, and an entertainment attorney, these things don’t happen to bands that fill bars and knights of Columbus. There are several agencies that work with smaller acts and are more into developmental situations. They are easily located once you get into the independent music network online. Our company despite the name does not handle tours for acts. We instead concentrate on corporate dates and one off events. Best of luck, contact me if you have any more questions.
