Recordstar wrote:We used to call the "in-house" talent buyers "Entertainment Directors" or "Talent Coordinators", not promoters. A promoter is one who approaches a venue with a "program" of entertainment, and makes a deal with the house for payment. Out of his cut, usually, the band is paid. On the other hand, a talent or booking agent is just that. He approaches the band and offers to book them in venue "X, Y, or Z" for an established percentage of the fee, usually 15 - 20% of the contract price the venue pays.
Yes, and 22 years ago Bon Jovi was called "metal".
Honestly, that's just simple terminology. (did I spell that, right?)
What is "alternative" music anyways?
Truth is, what is considered to be a "promoter" these days is what is important. That, would be what you used to call a "talent coordinator", a term now commonly used on cruise ships, not local bars.
"Entertainment director"? That's the fellow who hires the folks who wear the costumes at Kings Island.
"Promoter"? That's the girl who books and (gasp) actually puts in the effort to promote the artists who play at Berlin.
NOW, CAN WE ALL JUST LEAVE HER ALONE AND LET HER DO HER FREAKIN' JOB!!!!!!
Hugs and kisses,
Shawn
