Managing a band may sound so easy to people that are not aware of what it takes to be a band manager. It is actually very hard work and involves certain tasks that sometimes are over and beyond what they should be doing. For a start leading a group has it’s downsides in the way of having to be the peacemaker at all times. Almost like a referee the band manager will have to make sure all relationships remain tight and diffuse any arguments that may arise. When a group of people have to spend so much time together they become like a family and with that will come disagreements and sometimes one person will be left feeling excluded or like their opinion doesn’t count for anything. In the job description or not it will be the band manager’s job to almost be a parent and try and get everyone on the same page again. This is the personal side of a band manager’s job there are also the more business related issues such as having to control all the finances. This again sounds easy but actually there is a lot of juggling to maintain as there are so many unforeseen monies needed at various times. Imagine having to take in the money earned from a gig and then having to allocate what is then needed for the next month. The band manager has to allocate money for travelling expenses, any recording studios, motel bills if on the road, drinks, food and entertainment and of course have emergency money if an amp was going to blow up, is there enough money left to cover this replacement? This job is made harder by the fact that you have no idea how much money will be coming in during that month so it is a constant battle. Organization for a band manager is also important; they are the ones that have to book your gigs, negotiate with venue owners and make sure that the gig is well advertised. There is also the handling of the social networking sites that have to be updated to ensure that there is a good fan base and all are notified of a new song release or a new gig coming up. So never think that a band manager’s job is an easy one; on the contrary it is very hard work!
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