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Michael DeMarco

Michael DeMarco

Music is My Business

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Keeping Score

I keep score in several ways.

On a macro level, with writings about the music industry and performing arts trends.

Micro, with profiles of shows my company, Celebrity Direct Inc., produces, and more literally about the score itself… the orchestral instructions given by the composer, what happened at the premiere performance and if conductors today are keeping the composer’s intentions preserved.

I keep score a lot.

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Music Business

Welcome to Backstage Pass:

A 12-Part Career Guide on Becoming and Succeeding as a Music Talent Agent By Michael DeMarco Founder, Celebrity Direct Inc. …

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Music Business

Can a Song Launch a Business?

The Unexpected Story Behind Celebrity Direct Inc. Very frequently I see articles that coach business people how to “find opportunities” …

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Performing Arts

Toscanini Over My Shoulder

Watching, Judging and Yet, Inspiring For those who know me well, you’re aware that I dedicate a lot of time …

Goals of an annual nonprofit Gala dinner
Celebrity Direct Inc.

Nonprofit Gala Wisdom

Selecting Gala Entertainment: Nonprofit dinner entertainment plays a pivotal role in creating a memorable experience that resonates with attendees and reinforces the …

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Personal Mission Statement as a Performing Arts Administrator

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Hamilton Star Renée Goldsberry Surprise Performance

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Van Cliburn Competition: Celebrating The Winner and Remembering Van

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Jay Leno performing at the field museum in Chicago.

Jay Leno Performs For Corporate Event | Chicago

Celebrity Direct Inc.
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Music Business Professions

Music Business

Music Talent Agent Career Talk

Music Business
Music Business

Your Fanbase is Mimetic (and So Should Be Your Music Marketing)

Music fans are always making choices. What should I listen to? What genre of music, artist or song? Am I a fan of EDM, Pop, Hip-Hop or Indie Rock? Still, questions on a deeper level, what makes me choose to be a fan of a particular artist? How do I discover a new artist and what causes me to like and follow them? Many …
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Welcome to Backstage Pass:

A 12-Part Career Guide on Becoming and Succeeding as a Music Talent Agent By Michael DeMarco Founder, Celebrity Direct Inc. …

ashford and simpson

Can a Song Launch a Business?

The Unexpected Story Behind Celebrity Direct Inc. Very frequently I see articles that coach business people how to “find opportunities” …

la scala Milan

Toscanini Over My Shoulder

Watching, Judging and Yet, Inspiring For those who know me well, you’re aware that I dedicate a lot of time …

Goals of an annual nonprofit Gala dinner

Nonprofit Gala Wisdom

Selecting Gala Entertainment: Nonprofit dinner entertainment plays a pivotal role in creating a memorable experience that resonates with …

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Smokey Robinson Performs for Private Party in Boca Raton

How often do you get to work with a Legend? Smokey Robinson, by any measure, is a Music Legend. At …

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Jon Bon Jovi Talks Concert Touring at Pollstar

During his Pollstar Live! keynote Q&A, “How To See A Million Faces And Rock Them All,” JBJ delivered laughs to …

Rock’n Pebble Beach CA

More rock at corporate events has been a mission of mine for years. For this tech industry golf outing at …

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Comedian Ryan Hamilton Entertains for Employee Golf Event

One of the most relatable comics around, Ryan Hamilton provided the fun for a special event hosted by a leading …

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Celebrity Direct Inc.

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