Time
75–100 minutes
Volume 3 · 6 focused sessions
Build an Artist–Venue Partnership
Replace vague expectations with a repeatable relationship from offer through settlement and rebooking.
A clear offer-to-rebooking workflow with expectations, advance, settlement, and follow-up
Who it is for
Musicians, bookers, owners, and managers
Have this ready
A real or sample booking opportunity and the people responsible for decisions
1
Treat the relationship as the product
Begin with what each side needs and what the audience experiences when the partnership works.
2
Make the money conversation clear
Understand guarantees, door deals, percentages, and the assumptions behind each offer.
3
Put the agreement in writing
Document the practical deal points before the calendar and promotion work begin.
4
Advance the show
Exchange the information that prevents load-in, sound, timing, hospitality, and payment problems.
5
Promote the shared audience
Assign promotion responsibilities and create assets both sides can use.
6
Settle, repair, and rebook
Close the night professionally, address problems directly, and decide what happens next.
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