International Touring: Is Your Band Ready? | Raising Rockstars with Lulu DavisIn this episode of Raising Rockstars, I share my extensive experience of managing bands to discuss the crucial considerations for bands thinking about international touring. From assessing your band's readiness to securing funding, understanding visa and logistics, and maximising promotional opportunities, I cover all the key aspects. Whether it's about making long-term plans or dealing with the inevitable challenges on the road, this episode provides essential insights to help you make informed decisions about taking your music global.00:00 Welcome to Raising Rockstars00:36 Preparing for International Touring02:59 Visa Considerations for US Tours04:43 Funding Your Tour09:07 Budgeting for International Tours10:37 Promoting and Marketing Your Tour12:47 Challenges and Realities of Touring18:30 Final Tips and Advice19:24 Consultations and Resources

Join me in the latest episode of Raising Rockstars as I delves into festival etiquette and essential tips for bands performing at music festivals. Drawing from my extensive experience as an artist manager, I cover key topics such as budgeting, merch planning, networking, technical preparations, and promotional strategies to help bands make the most of their festival opportunities. Whether you're a new band performing for the first time or a more established act, this episode is packed with practical advice to ensure a successful and memorable festival experience. Rock the house! BANDS - Sign up to my Master Database to be in with a chance of supporting my bands on tour: https://www.luludavis.co.uk/bandsignup

00:00 Welcome to Raising Rockstars00:06 Festival Season Overview01:16 Festival Etiquette and Planning01:43 Budgeting for Festivals03:09 Merchandise and Financial Considerations04:46 Maximising Festival Opportunities07:19 Technical Challenges and Etiquette10:19 Networking and Professional Connections16:11 Building a Band Database18:02 Conclusion and Future ResourcesFollow Lulu:https://instagram.com/motherofbandshttps://instagram.com/raisingrock.starshttps://www.luludavis.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luludavis/#raisingrockstars #luldavis #musicfestival #musicbusiness #musicindustry #progressivemetal #metal #rock #artistmanagement #businesstips

In this episode of Raising Rockstars, I emphasise the crucial role of networking in building a successful career in the music industry. From forming connections with journalists, label representatives, and booking agents, and the broader industry, I aim to highlight the importance of maintaining authentic, positive relationships and the overall significance of why bands should focus on connecting with fans and industry peers.

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In this episode of Raising Rockstars, I, Lulu Davis, take you behind the scenes of artist management, sharing what it’s like to work with rock and metal bands like Voyager, Unprocessed, Caligula's Horse, and Earthside. With over ten years in the industry, I’ll give you the scoop on turning artistry into a thriving business, building trust with the bands, and understanding the unique needs of different genres. We’ll dive into project management, PR and marketing, touring logistics, and collaboration opportunities. I’ll also talk about why strategy, long-term goals, and a strong team are key, and why we need more women in artist management. Tune in to get tan overview of this fast-paced, rewarding career!

In this short episode of Raising Rockstars, Lulu Davis shares insights on artist management and career development in the rock and metal music industry. Lulu breaks down her weekly workflow, including dedicated days for office tasks, client meetings, wellness, and new releases. Learn how she balances high responsibility with personal well-being and discover tips for optimising productivity. Tune in for an inside look at managing a successful career in the music industry.

Welcome to the first episode of Raising Rockstars, a new podcast by Artist Manager Lulu Davis. Raising Rockstars seeks to navigate the world of the modern music business, and to provide an insight into Artist Management within the rock and metal music world.

00:00 Welcome to Raising Rockstars

00:11 Meet Your Host: Lulu Davis

00:49 Why This Podcast?

02:13 Lulu's Early Life and Musical Influences

03:38 First Steps into the Music Industry

04:22 College Years and Internships

11:03 The Turning Point: Los Angeles Internship

13:13 Overcoming Adversity and Starting Incendia Music

16:11 Building a Career in Artist Management

19:17 Reflections and Future Plans

21:36 Conclusion and What's Next

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