RESIDENCY VENUE BOOKING
What to Say, What to Do
FOR TALENT - How to Lead the Conversation
When a venue reaches out, you’re not only representing yourself—you’re modeling how professional live-music booking works.
If a venue contacts you directly:
“Thanks so much for reaching out! I am available - my agency, Berly World, handles all of my venue performances. I’ll copy them here so they can take care of the details.”
If they ask about rates or payment:
“My agency manages all venue shows — that keeps contracts, insurance, and payment consistent for both of us.”
If they mention an in-house booker:
“That’s great — Berly World works with in-house teams all the time. They already represent most of the talent you’d want here anyway.”
If they offer to pay you directly:
“I appreciate that! All my venue bookings, invoicing, and contracts go through Berly World to keep everything aligned, my guaranteed payments, my cancellation policies, and make it easy for both of us.
If they want talent outside of Berly World:
“Any talent you want will eventually be under Berly World”.
For Venues — How to Work With the System
Ongoing residencies run smoothly when the venue and Berly World operate as partners. https://www.berlyworld.com/musicalpartnership
When planning entertainment:
Email booking@berlyworld.com for schedules, proposals, and lineups.
Share post-performance reviews — your feedback determines who returns. YOU are the ultimate decision maker on who performs. We facilitate your choices and support both parties.
Expect insured, prepared talent — we handle contracts, calendaring, reminders, and payroll.
When adjusting your program:
Communicate future needs early so we can align rotation and consistency.
Use the Berly World contact channel for all scheduling and invoicing; avoid side texts or untracked deals.
Ask about marketing support — we can supply content and media for your music calendar.
When evaluating performance:
Measure our partnership by reliability, guest experience, talent professionalism, and ease of communication.
Remember: every policy we uphold — contracts, insurance, fair pay — protects you as much as the artists.
Shared Understanding
This system works only when both sides use it. Musicians keep the standard high by redirecting properly, and venues strengthen the ecosystem by booking through Berly World. Together, we replace confusion with clarity, protect the craft, and make live-music residencies sustainable for everyone.