SESSION DESCRIPTION

In this session, Anne Sturm, Levitt Network Artist Booking & Routing Consultant, and Sara Schlievert of Paladin Artists—an agency representing artists across many genres and disciplines— talked about negotiating talent fees and deal terms when booking your concert series. Attendees discovered strategies for approaching agencies, building agent relationships, and designing win-win performance agreements that align with your budget while valuing artists. With ample time to ask questions of these seasoned pros, attendees gained the knowledge and confidence to make the offer and book the show.

 

 

RESOURCES

Session Recording

Artist Booking Listserv sign-up

Show Advanced Template

2026 Sample Artist Booking Offer Sheet

2026 Sample Entertainment Agreement

Venue Addendum Template

Anne Sturm: bookingsupport@levitt.org

Sara Schlievert: SaraSchlievert@paladinartists.com