Starting a Management Company Guide

Starting a Management Company Guide
A 25-page PDF demonstrating how to become a manager, how to sign artists, good and bad characteristics of managers, qualities to look for in artists, and more.

Artist Management Agreement
An example of a legally binding artist management contract.

Contact Directory Template
A spreadsheet for you to start collecting contacts of industry people.

Music Business Plan Template
The ultimate business plan worksheet for your music business – the true value of a business plan is the work that goes into creating it.

Artist On-Boarding Checklist
A 2-page checklist of everything you need to collect from an artist when you start working with them.
Touring
From crafting emails to book a tour, to planning the tour production, budget, and itineraries – this kit has everything you need to manage your shows.

Show Booking Email Template
How to write an email to book your band on a show! 5 things to keep in mind before hand, writing the subject line, and what NOT to do!

Booking Advance Sheet
All the information you need for your show including schedule, venue, merch info, contacts, guest list, payment details and more.

Tour Booking Guide
A 6-page guide explaining when you should go on tour, how to get gigs, exact steps on how to book your tour, promote your tour, and what to do while on tour!

Merchandise Revenue Tracker
Keep track of your monthly and yearly merchandise inventory sales with this spreadsheet.

Personnel Doc
Keep a copy of this sheet for every person in the band and crew that will be on tour.

Run Sheet Template
Used by stage managers or live music directors, this sheet helps to run the show from start to finish.

Stage Plots & Input List Guide
Things to include in your stage plot and input list – managers take note!

Tour Itinerary Template
Every tour needs an itinerary – it’s probably the most important part for staying organized and on-time.

Asset Inventory Template
A spreadsheet to keep track of all your instruments and technology!

Email Sign Up Sheet
Print this off to use at your shows to collect emails! Trust us, collecting emails is a MUST.

DIY Tour Management Guide
Learn how to manage your own tours.

Merch Sales Register
Print this out and bring it to your next show to keep track of inventory and sales per show.

Promoter Agreement
An example of an agreement between a performer and promoter.

Set List Creating Guide
A short guide on how to craft an amazing set list for your show.

Tour Budget
Use this excel sheet to budget your tour ahead of time! Broken down by all potential revenue streams, expense streams, and show dates.

Tour Reference Notes
Use this form to keep track of important information after each show so that you can refer back to it the next time you’re about to book a show in that location.
I wondered whether it would have useful, easy-to-understand information, but it delivered on it’s promises! I would recommend this to anyone interested in the music business.
– Jim Boness, INTELLEQUITY IP Legal Services

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