Why You Need Gixtra
As a booking agent, you all are going to need one main thing to help you stay organised, especially working with other musicians for a living: Communication is KEY when it comes to speaking with each other, and knowing where the gigs are, where to meet, and when to...
How Gixtra Simplifies Gigs
There will be many areas that booking agents will face while managing other artists’ gigs, but it isn’t just about getting them there to perform. Being a booking agent is a lot harder than you think, and you will all need guidance and assistance when it...
Understanding Music Streaming Promotions
Everyone has a fairly decent understanding of what “streaming music” means. However, all the details and actual streaming platforms involved is a lot to take in overnight. This will be a basic list of what streaming platforms you should know about, which...
Booking Agents Utilizing an Electronic Press Kit
Yes, press kits are important. For some reason, press kits happen to be that one action-oriented detail most individuals overlook. Even though press kits are essential and highly effective for a band’s career. Kits are easily thrown by the wayside. Record label...
Booking Agents on Collecting Commissions from Merchandise Sales
Merchandise is the single component that helps pay towards the band (musicians) as well as ticket sales. However, it is merchandise that can directly go towards food, clothing, and accommodation for these traveling musicians. So where does the Booking Agent come in...
Author
Matthias Orgler
Founder of the concert organization tool gixtra.com. Matthias has over 30 years experience in the music industry and now dedicates his energy to improving the lives of booking agents and live musicians through gixtra.com.