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How to Get a Booking Agent and Build Your Team in the Music Industry with Emma Banks Booking Agent at CAA

Release Date: 11/25/2025

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How to Get a Booking Agent and Build Your Team in the Music Industry with Emma Banks Booking Agent at CAA

Ever wondered when new artists need an agent or how to survive the modern music industry? Legendary booking agent Emma Banks (CAA) reveals candid advice for emerging artists, sharing what it takes to build a successful career, the importance of a strong team, and how to overcome the hurdles of touring today. Perfect for artists, agents, and fans seeking real industry wisdom! 🎤✨ #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #ArtistDevelopment #MusicTouring #EmmaBanks

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

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The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today’s leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching “Music Business Insider Podcast” on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/emma-banks-booking-agent

⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 The truth about when you truly need an agent
👉 Why hard work, resilience, and preparation are non-negotiable
👉 What crucial questions you MUST ask before signing with an agent
👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd

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On the latest 'MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast' entitled, 'How to Get a Booking Agent and Build Your Team in the Music Industry' we sit down with legendary booking agent Emma Banks for candid music industry insights into the live music scene. She shares crucial music career advice for aspiring artists, detailing when an agent becomes essential and the determination required to thrive. Learn about artist management, artist development, and the importance of constructing a strong team to navigate the demanding music business landscape, including the often-overlooked challenges of touring today.

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