Listen "Deep Diving into Artist Management (Melissa Garcia from #iVoted Festival and Collective Ent)"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to manage artists? Melissa Garcia is the CMO of the #iVoted Festival and partner for the management firm Collective Entertainment. In this interview we discuss her journey starting as an intern to climbing the career ladder in the music industry.
Also, we explore what it means to represent artists and have an honest talk about the struggles and responsibilities that entails.
Instagram: @ivotedfestival @collectiveentinc
Facebook: facebook.com/iVotedFestival facebook.com/CollectiveEntInc
Website: ivotedconcerts.com collectiveentinc.com
Presented by FAMIGO
FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters.
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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up
Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda
Host: Mike Zimmerlich
Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast iVoted Festival Management Collective Entertainment
Also, we explore what it means to represent artists and have an honest talk about the struggles and responsibilities that entails.
Instagram: @ivotedfestival @collectiveentinc
Facebook: facebook.com/iVotedFestival facebook.com/CollectiveEntInc
Website: ivotedconcerts.com collectiveentinc.com
Presented by FAMIGO
FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters.
Follow 80/20 Records:
Instagram: @8020records
TikTok: @80_20records
LinkTree: linktr.ee/8020records
8020records.com
We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.
Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up
Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda
Host: Mike Zimmerlich
Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast iVoted Festival Management Collective Entertainment
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