Hal Abramson's War Stories Coming in 2010 A Report On The Underbelly Of The Music Business

Feb. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- For the first time anywhere, a major promoter exposes the underbelly of the music business and how in spite of brilliant planning, great festivals are damaged or killed by inexperienced or dishonest promoters.

"Most people who enter this free-flowing industry are dreamers with no inkling of how to bring their dream to fruition," says Hal Abramson, publisher of books aimed at educating those who may decide to mount an event.

Hal's comprehensive books on how to promote concerts and music festivals helps promoters worldwide.  "There are few resources out there teaching industry standards.  "Figuring the game out as you go can be fatal to your pocket and sometimes even your life," Abramson continued.

Although he turns down more projects than he accepts, Hal, unlike other major promoters, is willing to pick up the phone and offer advice to beginning promoters.  After the initial free consulting session, he offers more extensive assistance to those few who request his services and are sophisticated and capable of generating the funding necessary for a successful event.

"Dreamers with high energy and a will to learn become the backbone of events and festivals worldwide.  But, others who join the fray with little thought, preparation or ability to take instruction usually become frightened obstacles in the path to success,"  Abramson remarked.

A modern festival can range from $250,000 for a "microfest"  (a term coined by Hal indicating an attendance of 5,000 or less) to $4 million for a major multi-stage, weekend camp-out event.  "Sums like these make the fledgling shudder and the con man salivate but I love this business!  It's a fast-paced, multi-faceted adventure and like any adventure, it has pitfalls," says Abramson.

War Stories shares Hal's and other promoters' experiences and is sure to make for an exciting read.  Look for it online at: www.concert-promotions.net

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concert-promotions.net is an independent concert and festival promotions publishing company exclusively publishing books and manuals pertaining to the concert and music festival industry. Founded by Hal R. Abramson, event producer with 35 years event promotion and production experience. www.rentapromoter.com