Concert Promotion Flashcards
Ancillary Users
People who use music, but it’s not their focus (i.e. bar, fair with music playing)
Concert Promoters
Depend on music to live
Arts Presenters
Concert music instead of pop music (i.e. orchestras)
Collective bargaining
We don’t get good deal, we go on strike
3 types of Dues
National initiation, to join the union
Yearly local dues, to local union
Work Dues, percentage of work through the union
Signatory Companies
Will only hire union workers (Kennedy Center); OR can only play there ONCE
A F of M
American Federation of Musicians; represents all instrumental musicians; does not include composition
SAG-AFTRA
People who use their voice
AGMA
Represents arts presenters
AGVA
Theme parks, variety shows, comedians, etc.
Draw
How many people go to show on this day for this price
Flat Fee
$10k
Percentage of Ticket Sales Flat
50% of ticket sales
Fee plus Percentage of door
10% + 50% of tix over $60k
Flat Fee versus Percentage of door
$10k + 50% of tix over $60k OR $15k or 50% of gross