Perspectives from the industry
The quietLoud Blog
Writing from Alma Ernst, Ned Beckett, and the quietLoud team on booking, agency life, and the music industry.
More Artists. Same Few Agents.
Millions of artists. Only a few thousand agents. The math of the modern music industry doesn't add up. We dive into the structural gap between creative supply and agent capacity, and why the future of the industry depends on building more human infrastructure, not more digital tools.
Artist Development: From An Agent's Perspective
Alma Ernst ran a workshop at Catalyst Berlin on artist development from an agent's perspective, covering uniqueness, audience, potential, and how social media fits in.
What Does a Booking Agent Actually Do?
People often think booking agents send emails and confirm shows. That is part of it. This is a closer look at what the work actually involves.
How to Become a Booking Agent in Electronic Music
The path into booking is rarely obvious. This guide covers what agents actually do, the skills required, and how people typically find their way into the role.
The Annual Review (Artist Edition)
The Artist Edition looks beyond the highlight reel. Alma Ernst helps you revisit 2025, sit with what actually happened, and clear the loops still open.
The Annual Review (Agent Edition)
Booking isn’t just about the next deal, it’s about the strategy behind the roster. Alma Ernst adapts her Annual Review for agents, helping you close the loop on 2025 and build a stronger blueprint for 2026.
Doors Open UNLOCKED: “Becoming a Booking Agent” | Q&A
A recorded session with Ned Beckett and Alma Ernst of LittleBig, hosted by Doors Open. Ninety minutes on what booking agents actually do, how to get started, and what a realistic career in this role looks like.