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Topic History of: Can a band with a large myspace following but no label still get a booking agent??
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Agent	BR wrote: Be independent - most of the best bands want to stay clear of agents. Please, please, please. Don't talk out of your arse!!! Can you let me know any of these so called 'best bands' who want / choose to stay clear of agents?
BR	Yes - but why bother ? If you have a big following then why share your fees with a booking agent. Promoters of most venues deal directly with bands up to the 2000-3000 size. The only place agents come into their own is with big festivals - but even then you can buy your way onto events like GUILFEST ( 50 day tickets £2000 ) which is no problem for a well supported band. If you have a label who employ an agent then it makes sense. Otherwise agents are just freeloading off your work and fanbase. Be independent - most of the best bands want to stay clear of agents.
SW	Have you released anything? Do you have a fanbase that ensures a decent attendance to gigs? If not, my answer would be no. MySpace numbers mean nothing.
sebastian 12	Can a band with a large myspace following but no label, still get a booking agent??