195 – When is an Artist Ready for a Booking Agent? – with Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions

Have you ever wanted to get hooked up with a booking agent? Curious how agencies have been navigating lock-down? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions. We have a great discussion about the future of live events, when artist are ready to work with booking agents, pursuing one’s passion and more. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – What’s new in David’s world 02:31 – What’s going to happen to live events? 03:43 – Glass half full 05:08 – Working from home as a booking agent 06:21 – The growth of live streaming 07:43 – Will live events be changing for good? 09:38 – How do artists get to work with booking agencies? 12:04 – Passionate about music 13:41 – The grind 15:52 – Not all artists are ready for a booking agent? 17:21 – Hope is not a strategy? 18:43 – The connection between perseverance and passion 20:02 – Trying to find the magic cure 21:53 – The greatest challenge you’ve overcome? 23:45 – Empathy and empowerment 25:32 – The greatest victory you’ve experienced? 26:30 – Are there any books that have helped you on your journey? 29:03 – Anything else? 29:43 – Three takeaways for this episode 30:58 – What’s new at the HQ? 33:12 – Listener comments 34:11 – The Music Entrepreneur Code Transcription: The adversity of the artist is part of what makes every great artist. You won't find anybody out there who's successful that just fell into it.Share on X