Guides for classical and opera artist managers: castings, contracts, commission, calendars, logistics and growing an agency.
Already published: 4 Overture alternatives for classical artist management & booking agencies.
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.
A fair comparison of Overture and ArtistHub24 for classical and opera artist management: what each tool is built for, key features, and how to decide.
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.
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.
The seven features classical music booking agencies should demand from software, from castings and season calendars to commission, logistics and artist access.
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 classical artist managers can build one season calendar for every artist, with performances, rehearsals, travel and holds, and share it with artists via iCal.
A checklist of the clauses artist managers should review in an opera engagement contract: dates, rehearsals, fees, cancellation, travel, rights and more.
Practical ways classical artist agencies can prevent double-bookings and rehearsal clashes across a roster, and how to find open dates to pitch.
A free artist itinerary template for classical musicians and managers, covering travel, hotels, venue contacts, rehearsal schedules and visa details.
A practical visa and work permit checklist for agencies sending classical musicians abroad, with links to official US, UK and Schengen guidance.
How classical artist managers should invoice presenters and artists, with a template covering fees, commission, expenses, VAT and payment terms.
How classical artist agencies should prepare regular statements for artists, showing fees received, commission, expenses and payouts, with a template.
A practical guide for artist managers on pitching singers to opera houses and casting directors: research, timing, materials, follow-up and tracking.
How classical artist managers can build a contacts database of opera houses, orchestras, festivals and casting staff, and keep it accurate over time.
How classical artist managers can use email to keep presenters informed about their roster: segmentation, content, timing and measuring results.
What casting directors, planners and presenters look for on a classical musician's website, with a page-by-page checklist for artists and managers.
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.
A practical guide to starting a classical artist management agency: defining your roster, agreements, commission, contacts, systems and first season.
The key performance indicators a boutique classical artist management agency should track, from casting conversion to commission per artist, and how to measure them.
When a classical artist management agency should move from spreadsheets to a CRM, the warning signs, and how to migrate without losing data.
What artist managers need from a mobile app when they are at rehearsals, performances and airports, and how ArtistHub24's Manager app supports classical agencies.
Which routine tasks classical artist agencies should automate, from hold reviews and visa deadlines to invoice follow-ups and contract renewals.
An overview for agencies and artists of tax issues on international classical engagements, including withholding on foreign performers, records and expenses.
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 ArtistHub24 fits.
A set of standard operating procedures for a boutique classical artist management agency, from inquiry to invoice, with weekly and monthly routines.
A template job description for an artist management assistant at a classical agency, with skills, responsibilities and what to look for when hiring.
What to include in monthly management reports for agency partners and boards: bookings, revenue, pipeline and next season's progress.
When classical artist managers should charge a retainer, when commission works better, and how to combine both models for emerging artists.
A checklist for onboarding a new artist to a classical management agency, from materials to contracts, systems access and first pitches.
How classical agencies can build a roster that works: voice types, career stages, repertoire spread and the case for staying focused.
How classical artist agencies can manage cash flow by negotiating payment terms, invoicing promptly and following up on late payments.
How artist managers can use the Fach system when pitching singers, without limiting artists or ignoring what the market actually casts.
What first option, hold and pencil mean in opera casting, how agencies should handle them, and how to avoid losing real offers while waiting.
How GDPR applies to classical talent agencies in the EU: lawful basis for storing contacts, artist consent, data retention and deletion requests.
The difference between general management and local agents for opera singers, when each makes sense, and how territories and commission work.
When and how a classical agency should offer management to an artist, what materials to review, and how to structure the first year together.
How classical artist managers negotiate fees with opera houses, orchestras and presenters: when to ask for more, what to accept, and when to walk away.
How classical agencies can use their Operabase page to raise their profile, keep the roster current, and make it easier for casting staff to find artists.
Four alternatives to Overture for classical and opera artist management: ArtistHub24, spreadsheets, Gigwell and Prism.fm, with when each fits.
How classical agencies and artists should end a management relationship: notice periods, outstanding commissions, materials handover and keeping it professional.