Building the Agent-Presenter Relationship and Effective Negotiation Strategies within the Economic Realities of Touring Artists
Tuesday March 03, 2026 at 10:00am
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.
Artist Booking Listserv sign-up
2026 Sample Artist Booking Offer Sheet
2026 Sample Entertainment Agreement
Anne Sturm: bookingsupport@levitt.org
Sara Schlievert: SaraSchlievert@paladinartists.com