Band Management, Singers Management and Entertainers Management
Does a manager cost you money?Silly question but one that does get asked! Yes a manager does cost you money and because every situation
is different the cost would be discussed at an informal pre acceptance meeting.
What will you do for me as my manager?
My job as your manager covers many things such as image and profile building,
website design, musical and career direction, negotiating booking fees and contracts, negotiating possible record and recording
contracts, logistics, travel arrangements, sound and lighting technical advice, band member disputes, in fact a never ending
list of responsibilities that can get as big as you become.
Does having a manager guarantee me success?
No.
Does having a manager increase my chances of success?
Arguably yes, but you should always be aware that the music
business is one of the hardest businesses to succeed in. Some of the best talent in The World never makes it big time. But
if you take a professional focused approach the more you put into it the greater the chance of success and a good manager
will increase the odds of your career moving forward and leading on to some level of success.
Can
I offer any guarantees of your career becoming more successful?
There
are no guarantees in the music business but I can increase your chances.
What am I looking for in a band, singer or entertainment artist for me to consider
signing them up for a management contract?
I am only interested
in signing a management contract with people that have genuine talent, ambition, dedication, realistic expectations, great
personalities, stable relationships with family and friends, no drugs, no baggage and no personal problems. You must already be
well established and have had some success. If you are just looking for work you do not need a manager you require
an agent!
What experience have I got as a manager?
In brief I started in the music business when I was 15, I am now 56. During many of those 41 years I have worked
in various aspects of the music business as a DJ, Sound and Lighting Engineer, a proprietor of an Entertainment Agency, retail
Disco and Music shop, and Manufacturing Company producing sound
and lighting products, Band Management and Singers Management. This wide experience within the Music industry has me well
positioned to help you promote your career taking advantage of my experience and maturity. I could name drop as most
people do in this business but I won’t as I am the man that will guide your career not the names that I could impress
you with.
This could be your chance to beat the recession and get your career on track.
If you are interested in being considered for
management use the form below and I will contact you to arrange an informal meeting to discuss things further. Please
note that I am only accepting applications from well established, working artists with original Songs/Music. If you are just
starting out, just looking for gigs, under 18 years of age, tribute act/show, cruise/holiday camp performer or have
been on X Factor/Britain's Got Talent, I will not be able to help you and you will not receive a reply so please don't
wast your time or mine!
John Shiers
Judy Shire Management
