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Written by Chris Knab
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Saturday, 12 June 2004 |
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Christopher Knab
4 Front Media
A list of things that A & R Representatives do.
- Seek talent by:
- Auditioning demo tapes (solicited, as well as unsolicited, depending on record label policy.) If interested, ask to see artist perform live.
- Attending live shows at clubs, showcases, concerts, and other venues.
- Following leads from any ‘buzz’ created by artists.
- Checking industry insiders (managers, agents, attorneys, concert promoters, label promo reps, retail contacts, trade and consumer press tips, regional ‘scenes’, or other sources.)
- Watching for talent on other labels, who’s contracts are expiring.
Other Responsibilities - Evaluate talent and match with potential audience tastes.
- Sign talent to label with executives approval.
- Search for new songs for existing talent on the label.
- Coordinate label relationships for an artist, once they are signed to the label.
- Provide creative input and direction on artist’s material.
- Find suitable producers and recording studios.
- Plan the recording budget with the business affairs department.
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