Show Notes

Our guest this week is Jack Forman, President of BiCoastal Productions. BiCoastal is a booking agency working with acts like Colin Mochrie, Scotland’s Red Hot Chilli Pipers, The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour, and tons more.

Jack joins us to discuss the state of the industry today, and how the live performance world is adjusting to the new normal of the Covid-19 pandemic, on this episode of The Big Break.

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4:38Jack’s inspiration for working in the music industry, schooling and learning the industry

11:15The impact of Covid-19 on live events in the entertainment industry

16:15The landscape of rescheduling- with the financial hardships falling on venues, and the limited availability for time and days, what will the return to live shows look like.

22:07Live streaming performances, and the digital forefront for engagement and monetization

23:30VEEPS, Benji Madden and Joel Madden

25:10The evolving role of a booking agent, manager, and the impact of smaller venues and artist partnerships

31:40Opening up to a virtual audience and the threat to ticketing companies- the start to hybrid events servicing both in-person, and digital clients.

35:35The four ‘D’s of Copyright Acquisition, and the different ways and opportunities for artists to take advantage of the industry changes

41:18Alternative opportunities like Cameo and looking at the glass as half-full

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Jack Forman- Live Performances in the age of Covid-19