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Guides for classical and opera artist managers: castings, contracts, commission, calendars, logistics and growing an agency.
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The best CRM for classical artist management agencies: a 2026 buyer's guide
What a CRM for classical and opera artist management needs to do in 2026: castings, contracts, season calendars, logistics, commission and invoicing, with a checklist to choose one.
Overture vs ArtistHub: an honest comparison for classical agencies
A fair comparison of Overture and ArtistHub for classical and opera artist management: what each tool is built for, key features, and how to decide.
Artist management contract template for classical musicians
A clause-by-clause artist management contract template for classical musicians and their managers, with what each clause should say and sources for standard terms.
Opera agent commission: what's standard and how to track it
How much commission opera and classical agents take, what AGMA and the ISM say, what commission should not apply to, and how agencies track it accurately.
Booking agency software for classical music: 7 features that matter
The seven features classical music booking agencies should demand from software, from castings and season calendars to commission, logistics and artist access.
From casting to contract: how agencies track opera castings
A practical workflow for tracking opera castings from first inquiry to signed contract, with stages, what to record, and how to avoid losing holds.
How to build a classical music season calendar for your roster
How classical artist managers can build one season calendar for every artist, with performances, rehearsals, travel and holds, and share it with artists via iCal.
Engagement contracts for opera singers: the clauses agents must check
A checklist of the clauses artist managers should review in an opera engagement contract: dates, rehearsals, fees, cancellation, travel, rights and more.
How to avoid double-bookings across an artist roster
Practical ways classical artist agencies can prevent double-bookings and rehearsal clashes across a roster, and how to find open dates to pitch.
Artist itinerary template: travel, hotels and visas in one place
A free artist itinerary template for classical musicians and managers, covering travel, hotels, venue contacts, rehearsal schedules and visa details.
Visas for touring classical musicians: a checklist for agencies
A practical visa and work permit checklist for agencies sending classical musicians abroad, with links to official US, UK and Schengen guidance.
Invoicing for artist managers: fees, commission and VAT
How classical artist managers should invoice presenters and artists, with a template covering fees, commission, expenses, VAT and payment terms.
Artist statements and payouts: how to report earnings to your artists
How classical artist agencies should prepare regular statements for artists, showing fees received, commission, expenses and payouts, with a template.
How to pitch singers to opera houses and casting directors
A practical guide for artist managers on pitching singers to opera houses and casting directors: research, timing, materials, follow-up and tracking.
How to build and maintain an opera house contacts database
How classical artist managers can build a contacts database of opera houses, orchestras, festivals and casting staff, and keep it accurate over time.
Email campaigns for classical artist managers: what actually works
How classical artist managers can use email to keep presenters informed about their roster: segmentation, content, timing and measuring results.
Artist websites for classical musicians: what bookers look for
What casting directors, planners and presenters look for on a classical musician's website, with a page-by-page checklist for artists and managers.
EPK for classical musicians: what to include
What an electronic press kit (EPK) for a classical musician or opera singer should contain, how to format it, and how managers keep it current.
How to start a classical artist management agency
A practical guide to starting a classical artist management agency: defining your roster, agreements, commission, contacts, systems and first season.
Growing a boutique classical agency: the KPIs to track
The key performance indicators a boutique classical artist management agency should track, from casting conversion to commission per artist, and how to measure them.
Spreadsheets vs CRM for artist managers: when to switch
When a classical artist management agency should move from spreadsheets to a CRM, the warning signs, and how to migrate without losing data.
The mobile app for artist managers: managing the roster on the road
What artist managers need from a mobile app when they are at rehearsals, performances and airports, and how ArtistHub's Manager app supports classical agencies.
Automations for artist agencies: reminders, follow-ups and renewals
Which routine tasks classical artist agencies should automate, from hold reviews and visa deadlines to invoice follow-ups and contract renewals.
Tax and expenses for touring classical musicians: what agencies should know
An overview for agencies and artists of tax issues on international classical engagements, including withholding on foreign performers, records and expenses.
Gigwell vs Prism vs Overture: which fits a classical agency?
A fair comparison of Gigwell, Prism.fm and Overture for classical and opera artist management agencies, based on each vendor's own descriptions, plus where ArtistHub fits.