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Signal Entertainment - What is it? :
An artist manager is in charge of the business side of your career. Often, actors, artists, band members are great at the creative side of things, but aren't so great at promoting themselves, booking their own gigs, or negotiating deals. In a very general sense, our job is to take care of the day to day running of your career, so you can focus on the creative side of things.
What Does Signal Entertainment Do?:
This depends very much on the talent and where they are in their careers. For an unsigned band, a manager should:
• Send out demos to labels, radio stations, local print media, and online publications
• Book gigs and invite labels and the media to the shows
• Network and talk to people about the band
• Help book studio time and practice sessions
• Explore funding opportunities for the band
For signed artists, managers should:
• Negotiate financial deals with the label for expenses like touring and recording
• Oversee other people working for the band, like accountants, agents, and merchandisers.
For a signed artist, we are the mouthpiece, and your greatest ally, making sure that everyone else involved in your career is doing their job and working hard to promote your success. For instance, we will be on the phone with the label, asking about advertising campaigns and then on the phone with agents asking about upcoming show opportunities.
Do I Need a Contract to work with Signal?:
In a word, YES. Even if you're an unsigned band made up of personal friends and there is no money involved for now, you need to have an agreement. The contract states what is expected of both Signal Entertainment and you. The contract covers the percentage of income if any money should come in. Many new artists don't want to sign contracts. Put that out of your mind. When you're entering into a business relationship, a contract keeps you safe.
How Do I Become a Signal Client?:
If you think Signal Entertainment might be a good fit for you, Contact us today on MySpace...
