Sister Figure Office Hours is a place for artists and industry professionals to demystify the business side of music.
Whether you’re an songwriter who would like to understand how your publishing royalties are tallied and collected, or a music lover looking to get into an admin role like tour management, there are no stupid questions here.
You will leave with a comprehensive overview of the topic at hand, practical tools to help you succeed, and contacts who can offer ongoing support and mentorship.
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A masterclass in publishing led by a panel of people who can explain this notoriously convoluted maze of royalties. You’ll leave with an understanding of how publishing works and how to make sure you’re never leaving money on the table. We’ll cover:
Registering with PROs
Understanding which revenue streams apply to your specific role
Differences in publishing in the US vs. Worldwide.
Different types of royalties and how they are collected and paid.
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In this session, we’ll cover:
The role of a tour manager - specific roles and responsibilities laid out
The road to becoming a tour manager. Our panel of industry vets will explain how the got into the job, where they started, and what they wish they knew on the front end
Mixed role tour managers (TM/Front of House and other classic combos) and how to handle those roles.
Management tools on the road
Discussion of pay scale and how it coorrelates with experience/responsibilities on the road.
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We’ll cover:
Getting into merch management as an independent contractor - where to start, how to get jobs and how the job grows with you.
Tips and tricks to make tour merch run more smoothly
An Introduction to common merch management systems like Atvenu
Formulas for predicting merch sales
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Upcoming Events
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Publishing 101
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Merch 101
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Tour Management 101
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