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Picture this: you just got the news that your favorite singer or musical band has scheduled a concert in your town! It's like a dream come true and you feel like the stars in the galaxy have perfectly aligned to bring you this incredible opportunity. You're excited to see them perform live on stage, so you immediately leave home just to buy a ticket for the concert and the thing that awaits you--is a long line of people who are also waiting for their turn to buy a ticket. You finally get your ticket after standing in line for what seemed like forever! This is really not an exaggeration of things. It really happens. Even you, a die-hard fan, can really lose your enthusiasm when faced with long lines at the box office to buy the concert tickets that you want. As a concert promoter, this can really affect your ticket sales and your bottom line. Many concert-goers don't have the time or the patience to stand in very long lines, or camp out overnight to wait for the box office to open and start selling tickets. Many are no longer interested in sleeping on the sidewalk in order to be first in line to grab the best seat in the house. In many cities it's also not worth risking your safety to grab a couple of tickets this way. With the internet, waiting forever in a line is really a thing of the past. Ticket purchasers are now seeking out the appropriate websites and buying their tickets online with a simple click of the mouse. These days there are plenty of online ticketing websites that make it easy and simple to buy any concert ticket a person could want. It is now possible to obtain the tickets online for the concert of your favorite artists at home, work, school, the beach, a coffee shop, and anywhere else online access is available. And, most of the online ticket agency websites are also packed with information regarding all the different performances, shows, plays and events that are coming to a particular city or region. Their online calendar of events usually contains information on upcoming shows in town, around the country, and in some cases worldwide. Websites that sell tickets online are a convenient way to shop. It can also save the consumer time and money. After a purchase is made, tickets are mailed to the buyer or are made available to pick up at the venue's box office the day of the event. Many of these special websites that provide ticket sales also have regular email newsletters that one can subscribe to and receive customized email alerts when the ticket sales will begin, as new performances are scheduled. So, what are you waiting for? Isn't it time for you to start selling tickets online to your next concert, workshop, seminar, or other type of special event? Your patrons are waiting. ------------------------- Kevin Morrison is an author and celebrity talent agent. Visit ConcertPromotions.net to learn how book concerts and special events. For more information on how to sell concert and event tickets online and how to manage your event with easy to use tools, click on ConcertPromotions.net/Sell-Tickets-Online.htm.
There was once a time when the only way one could book entertainment was through a booking agency. Most entertainers and celebrities booked their dates this way. The internet has changed the way business is conducted in the industry. Many artists now include booking information on their websites, leaving many booking agents searching for new clients. The internet, however, also presents many risks in booking talent and has many second-guessing their decision to not utilize the services of a professional agent. For example, there are many unofficial artist websites, posing as the real deal. Doing business with them could quickly separate you from your cash with no way of knowing where to go or who to call to get it back. There are many "offline" examples of concert promoters losing their money by forgoing the services of a professional booking agency. For instance, some promoters will book dates through people who claim to personally know the artist, or has a friend who knows his road manager, bodyguard, etc. Some think calling the record company is the answer but I have personally been given bogus booking information from them too. I must admit; one has to be careful in selecting a booking agency too. Some of them will rip you off, if you are naïve or inexperienced. So, what's a buyer to do? And who can one really trust? If at all possible, you want to work with booking agencies you know. If that is not feasible, a recommendation from someone you know and who has done business with the agency will suffice. Contact your local radio stations, newspaper entertainment writer, or venue managers and ask for a recommendation. Contact the agency of your choice and ask for referrals. Find out if they are licensed, bonded or affiliated with any reputable organizations that you can verify. Do an online search of the company's name and the owner's name. The bottom line is, make sure you do your homework before you sign any contracts or send any deposits. And don't think that signing a performance contract directly with the artist's management company is a safer way to do book a show. If you find the contact information online, it could be a scam. Or, the management team has changed and the site has not been updated. Even if you find the right contact information, how do you know if you are not paying too much? In many cases booking direct can increase the chances of a "no-show" by the artist. And, your legal fees could cost more than your loss. By securing the additional gigs for the artist, the booking agency has the leverage to make most of them honor their commitment. It must be stated that no one can guarantee that the artist will fulfill the contractual agreement. However, you can increase your chances of a successful show by booking through a reputable and trustworthy booking agency. Working with a booking agency provides the buyer knowledge, convenience and piece of mind. Plus, they can free up your time to work on obtaining sponsors, securing the venue, creating a marketing scheme, and all the other fun jobs that come with the responsibility being a promoter. Use their expertise to enhance the overall quality and experience of your events. Do your homework. Find the best agent for your promotion and go to work. --------------------------- Kevin Morrison is the owner/agent for eJams Entertainment Booking Agency. For more information, visit http://eJams.net.
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