How to put on a mega-gig: the band manager

In the third part of our series about running giant outdoor shows, the manager of the Stone Roses and the Courteeners explains his roleAs a band manager, I don’t have that much to do with the organisation of the really big gigs, but I am involved. It’s slightly different for us because I also work for SJM Concerts, who are based upstairs. The Courteeners have a booking agent, but usually the promoters come to us and suggest a gig at Manchester Arena, along with some other shows around the UK