Performing Artiste

Performing Artiste Duties

• Negotiating contracts for local and foreign performing artists.
• Scheduling performance events, promotional appearances, programs, etc.
• Advocating for an artist's mental and physical health as needed.
• Handling interpersonal conflicts between artists, such as band members.
• Enforcing the terms of a contract.
• Arranging training for new songs and dances.

Requirements

A performing artist must be an expert on the ins and outs of the music business. Good performing artists do everything they can to make their clients successful. They possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, public relations skills, marketing and advertising skills, negotiation skills, leadership skills, and basic computer skills. Performing artists must be friendly, independent, aggressive, and have the ability to work as part of a team.