[mplpost] paying for CD's (or performances)

[Chris]

Why would you expect anyone to pay for a product (CD or Live Event) that you are
not willing to pay for yourself.  It is always good for future business to give
away a CD or put a potential buyer on a guest list.  As a promoter, agent,
manager or artist think about your next marketing endeavour when ever you ask
for a promo CD or to be on a guest list.

Chris Martin


Doug Baker wrote:

> Dean Verger asked "When should a professional (musician, promoter, DJ) in
> the music business pay for CDs?"
>
> I have a related question - When should a music business person (especially
> an agent or presenter) pay to see an act perform live?
>
> As an agent considering new artists, I like to see their performance on
> stage to judge their ability to entertain an audience. I know presenters
> prefer to do the same before hiring an act. Buying tickets or paying cover
> charges for all these shows can add up very quickly.
>
> I don't need to see the whole show or even take a chair. Would most
> presenters allow someone else in the business to stand at the back and take
> in a set?  Is there a protocol such as to contact the performer or presenter
> ahead of time?
>
> Thanks,
> Doug Baker
> Front of House Entertainment
> www.frontofhouse.ca
>
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