Production Management in Live Music: Managing the Technical Side of Touring in Today’s Music Industry - Softcover

Doherty, Matt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032138882 ISBN 13: 9781032138886

Publisher: Focal Press, 2022

Synopsis

Production Management in Live Music: Managing the Technical Side of Touring in Today’s Music Industry is a handbook for the aspiring production manager looking to forge a career in the live music industry.

This book outlines the role that a production manager performs and their key responsibilities, and takes the reader step by step through the entire process of preparing a show for a tour. From dealing with artists and management to hiring crew, from booking vendors and scheduling the day-to-day of a busy tour, this text covers everything that is needed to take the show into rehearsals and finally on the road. Every aspect of the job is covered, including the very important challenges that face today’s industry in the realms of sustainability, inclusion, diversity and mental health. Whether the show be on a festival, in a small theatre or club, or in a modern arena, this book clearly lays out the tasks and challenges and offers practical solutions to ensure the smooth running of a live performance.

Production Management in Live Music is written for students in stage and production management courses and emerging professionals working in live music touring.

About this title

About the Author

Matt Doherty has been working as a production manager for over three decades. From managing festivals to working on the international touring circuit, it is safe to say that production management has been his life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032138882
• ISBN 13: 9781032138886
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160