Management and booking with Simão Santos

Simão Santos, a management and booking professional who works with artists such as Bispo, Van Zee, and Ivandro, was at ETIC for a masterclass dedicated to the behind-the-scenes of the music industry. The session focused especially on artist representation, career planning, and professional relationships.

Throughout this talk, moderated by Ricardo Farinha, Simão shared his journey and highlighted the different stages that led him to the work he does today. He also addressed the main challenges in the field, from managing artists expectations to negotiating and building opportunities in the market.

The conversation offered a more concrete view of the day-to-day realities of management and booking, with practical examples and a direct approach to the topics discussed.