A manager’s role today is vastly different to how it was when the traditional 20 percent commission model was developed. The challenges of self-releasing, managing social media, and tackling tasks once left to well-staffed, old-world music industry teams, means managers are forced to work both harder and more creatively.
With management taking on more risk and responsibility than ever, and artists’ income less predictable than ever, how do we split the revenue earned by an artist sustainably?
Some of the country’s most esteemed managers will discuss how they ensure everyone is compensated fairly, and where that money comes from.