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As the live music ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation, the role of the agent has expanded far beyond booking tours. Agents today collaborate closely with artist management teams on fan data strategies, leveraging new tools for sign-ups, presales, and targeted engagement, while also taking a more active role in ticketing decisions, from flexible pricing models to bundling with album releases. At the same time, they must respond not only to market demand but also to the realities of fans\u2019 financial capacity in a changing economy.<\/p>\n

Beyond the commercial sphere, agents are increasingly required to navigate \u201cpolitical\u201d issues within the industry and society, ensuring that artists\u2019 touring strategies remain both sustainable and socially aware.In this keynote, Rob Challice (Wasserman Music Group)<\/strong> reflects on how the agent\u2019s work increasingly involves strategic career development, balancing data-driven insights with the instinct to know when to ignore the numbers. Rob Challice is interviewed by the Artistic Director of Lost in Music, Lotta Savolainen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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