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I’ve had a lot of experience with this over the years, and I’d like to echo what SG said. Getting involved in the scene is the first step to becoming a manager. Simply by going to shows with the presence of mind to know that you want to work in the music industry, take time to observe.

Pick out the people who are working at a show and see what they’re up to. You can usually tell because many people will just be hanging out with their friends, but the working people will be focused on something a lot of the time. Those are the things you’d be focused on as a manager.

I’d start with a smaller band to get some practice personally. Take a percentage sure, but really try to learn as much as you can.

Also, if you aren’t already used to sending and receiving lots of emails. Get used to it.

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In case anybody comes across this and is wondering where my article is, the first one is here: https://extrachill.com/new-music-from-best-bands-sxsw-2024

This is what SXSW is all about. Finding out about new artists and spreading the word. Looking forward to the full review.

Die Spitz really are pretty great, huh?

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Chris, I’m glad you had such a great time in Austin. The city will welcome you and Extra Chill with open arms. I hope to hear that you are an Austin resident by the time the next SXSW comes around!

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Ha! Fellow Texan chiming in here. Y’all are being way too hard on Noah Kahan! He doesn’t suck THAT bad!

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Hi everybody, Suzie here, I am volunteering at SXSW, and I love keeping up with the music industry and DIY artists. SXSW is my favorite time of year because I always find out about so many great new artists and music blogs!

Chris, it was very nice chatting with you yesterday at the Austin Convention Center! Am I now “Extra Chill? 🙂

P.S. – Cool music forum! Happy to be a part of it and thanks for creating a space for DIY music to thrive.

Cheers,

Suze