Series 3 Last of three series 4. Featuring open-minded coverage of heavy metal, hardcore, punk, and industrial that is emailed directly to you on a monthly basis. Some confusion exists among musicians, so here is a short list of music jobs and their descriptions. This includes scouting and signing new bands, as well as development and support for label acts. Booking Agent - A booking agent connects venues who book music with musicians, in exchange for a percentage of the money paid for a performance.
Most booking agents are interested in cover bands or proven successful original bands.
Also called presenters. Manager - There are personal managers, tour managers, and business managers. Personal managers usually collect a percentage of an artist's income in exchange for acting in a coordinator capacity for the artist. The manager is usually the artist's negotiator with labels and other agencies. Tour and Event managers coordinate all the details of a successful live show or concert tour.