RUFF HOUSE
Member
Hey guys,
Im new on here and I am interested in pursuing my life long dream of being a concert producer. I have been doing way too much research on this and there seems to be a great deal of different perspectives on what a "producer" is. I am looking at starting out hiring sound/light techs, stage design teams, buying talent, and all that goes into planning and coordinating a successful EDM concert. Im not just looking to do lights or just buying talent, but more of say the role of a "general contractor" in concert production. I have a very wide level of experience throwing large parties/raves and making budgets. I have attended a huge amount of shows and festivals and have met a very wide variety of people in the biz of various aspects. I know what all goes into producing a large scale concert but I am having some difficulties and mixed answers in understanding stage design and where that comes in with associating with a big name act. Does the artist have all the say in sound, lights, and scenic environment or does that come straight from the producer? Do I first secure the venue, artist, and start marketing then collaborate with the artist on what the overall production should be? If anyone can shed some light on this that would be AWESOME! THANKS!
(Wavefront Music Festival 2013)
Im new on here and I am interested in pursuing my life long dream of being a concert producer. I have been doing way too much research on this and there seems to be a great deal of different perspectives on what a "producer" is. I am looking at starting out hiring sound/light techs, stage design teams, buying talent, and all that goes into planning and coordinating a successful EDM concert. Im not just looking to do lights or just buying talent, but more of say the role of a "general contractor" in concert production. I have a very wide level of experience throwing large parties/raves and making budgets. I have attended a huge amount of shows and festivals and have met a very wide variety of people in the biz of various aspects. I know what all goes into producing a large scale concert but I am having some difficulties and mixed answers in understanding stage design and where that comes in with associating with a big name act. Does the artist have all the say in sound, lights, and scenic environment or does that come straight from the producer? Do I first secure the venue, artist, and start marketing then collaborate with the artist on what the overall production should be? If anyone can shed some light on this that would be AWESOME! THANKS!
(Wavefront Music Festival 2013)