Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about booking a tour. She explains the relationship between the booking representative, the presenting organizations, the manager, and the artist. The artist and manager decide where the artist would like to tour. The manager relays this information to the booking representative. The booking representative organizes the tour with the presenting organizations, from the fees to the routing. Pelch also discusses tour publicity. IMG highlights special tour dates on their website. Each client has their own website as well. However, she points out that the local presenters are mostly in charge of publicity. She also discusses IMG's booking division which is divided into territories such as Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, offers advice on how to enter the music business. She suggests internships as a good way to get a job in arts management. Ms. Pelch also suggests that forming personal relationships with those in the music business are key for getting a job in the music industry.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about her background. She has always loved attending concerts, such as Marilyn Manson. However, due to studying music in college, she fell in love with arts performances. Pelch also discusses her college internships. She interned at such companies such as the House of Blues, the Louisiana Music Factory, and the Houston Ballet. Also in this segment, she shares how her job at the Houston Symphony led her to IMG.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about the importance of being organized as an artist manager since managers are always multitasking.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about the classical music industry. She explains that people think that audiences are dying out. However, Pelch points out that ticket sales are doing fine and that she still sees young people at concerts. Also in this segment, she discusses nonprofit organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera. Nonprofit organizations depend on donations. If the economy is not doing well, productions might be cut.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about IMG. She explains that since IMG has a prestigious artist list, that most artists would be happy to join IMG. However, she does mention IMG's competitors, such as ICM Artists. Pelch also discusses why she thinks that IMG has a lot to offer. The company has offices in Europe and Asia. It also has some of the top managers in the industry. Also in this segment, she covers how IMG finds artists. Sometimes artists directly call IMG, piano teachers at Juilliard contact IMG, or conductors mention names. Pelch's advice to aspiring musicians is covered as well. Artists should work with as many people as possible to get their name out in the industry. They also should take advantage of their teacher's connections.
Sarah Pelch, a managerial associate for IMG, talks about the duties of an artist manager. An artist manager directs an artist's career and offers advice to the artist. Pelch uses one of their Chinese artists to explain some of their responsibilities. For instance, they must organize the visas and deal with immigration lawyers. Sponsorship deals are covered as well. Sponsorship deals require developing relationships with corporations. Also in this segment, Pelch discusses the process of working with an artist and presenter simultaneously. Managers must receive the information from the presenter, determine if it's suitable for the artist, and then present it to the artist. She also shares how much she loves what she does and who she works with.
