AMB
Do you have what it takes to steer MENA’s next big talent towards stardom? This one’s for you!
The program is an intensive 2-week journey designed to kick-start your artist management career through comprehensive classroom sessions on various topics, mentorship from renowned artist managers and interactive discussions.
Candidates who complete the program successfully will be invited to XP Music Futures Conference and awarded a certificate of completion during the certification ceremony at XP Music Futures Conference.
Why the Bootcamp?
Managers are at the heart of a musician's career, guiding both everyday tasks and long-term strategies. At XP, we are driven to:
Support every step of MENA’s music ecosystem by nurturing a talent pipeline that produces successful artist managers.
Paving the way for sustainable careers in the industry through enriching the skills and business knowledge of artist managers in the region.
Impact
Becoming a confident guide for emerging artists
Connecting with a community of experts
Learning the essentials to manage artists to grow and reach their goals
Getting certified by XP Music Futures to help kick start your career
Becoming a part of XP Music Future’s Artist Manager Association
APPROACH
Classroom Sessions & Breakout Activities
Learn from industry experts what it takes to be a successful Artist Manager in our interactive sessions.
Toolkits
Dive into the music business with comprehensive toolkits with real life examples and templates.
Mentorship
All candidates get access to group mentorship sessions with world-renowned talent managers.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Upon conquering the Artist Management Bootcamp, our graduates will have a full grasp of crucial areas of the trade:
FOUNDATION OF ARTIST MANAGEMENT
The Role & Responsibilities of the Manager
Communication Skills & Personality Traits
Big Data & The Manager As An Analyst
Payments To The Manager
STRATEGY & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Building The Strategy With The Artist
The A&R Process - Finding & Developing New Signees
The Management Contract
The Health & Wellbeing of The Artist
Practices to Adopt & Avoid in Your Management Business
Branding & Partnerships
Key elements of defining an artist’s brand
Corporate sponsorships and how to win them
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE & REVENUE STREAMS
Copyright
Introduction to Role & Structure
Music Revenues
RECORD LABEL & CONTRACTS
Record Labels & A&Rs
Recording Contracts, 360 Deals & Royalties
Distribution
MUSIC PUBLISHING & SONGWRITING
Music Publishing, Sync & Licensing
Managing Songwriters & Their Work
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & PRODUCER MANAGEMENT
Metadata
Intellectual Property In The Music Industry
Managing Music Producers
Managing An Artist Signed To A Record Label
LIVE MUSIC & MERCHANDISE
Live Music Revenues, Trends & Forecasts
Booking Agents, Promoters & Tour Managers
Merchandise
BRANDING AND MARKETING
Branding Masterclass
Marketing: Building a Fan Base
Press, PR & The Media
Streaming & Playlists
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Music Innovation & Technology
ELIGIBILITY
0-3 years of management experience
Knowledge of the music/entertainment industry
Bachelor’s degree in Music Business or related field