How can i be a successful music promoter?

Question

I have been a huge music obsessive for a few years, mainly in the rock/metal genres..i would love to become a promoter for bands, or get into music management, i am on myspace..and i know its not alot of experience..but i have become good friends with a few bands and helping them get better know..but i would love to do it properly..does anyone know the best way of doing this? I have created my own website & have my FIRST gig in september with 4 or 5 Metal bands & i hope to get Record label sponsorship with the headline act's Boss . WE ( my best mate & myself) formed a freelance company & are very passionate about music & genuinely want to help , it feels great & makes us proud . we must be good McQueen just gave us thier agent's Gmail :))

Answer 1

get some good contacts at pubs that play live bands and tell them you can get them good bands to play at their venues. Then you need to find good sounding bands and guarantee them gigs.

Answer 2

Well to be perfectly honest you seem like you are capable and already doing it by yourself. As they say, you cant start off big. Start small. Pubs etc, get the bands together. Go in talks with music companies. Best way to get this experience is to work for one first before starting your own, if you dont know what to do properly otherwise you wouldnt have asked this question, before you start your own business you have no chance in making it successful.