Interview Overview:
[02:21] Jessica provides a brief background description of working as an agent and manager and all the experience that qualified her to become the Executive director of OAPN.
If you would like to find out more, check out OAPN.org or go to the link in this episode’s show notes at getgreatgigs.com/009
[04:55] OAPN might seem only like a booking conference serving artists, agents, managers and presenting organizations. Jessica shares OAPN’s larger picture and all it strives to do for those they serve.
[09:38] OAPN had to pivot their conference schedule plans for 2020 due to COVID-19. Here Jessica shares how they are shifting and creating new services to help their members.
[16:03] OAPN has put in place some new offerings to keep the communications channels open among all its members. Jessica previews their latest programs and discusses some future plans.
[18:03] Jessica shares more information about the new resources for their members including the newest version of their website platform.
[19:51] Many presenting organizations are launching live streaming presentations. Jessica talks about some of those presenters and the programs they are working on.
[21:06] We talk about who is solving the streaming platform tech challenges for the venues. Some venues are seeking outside help from sound reinforcement companies, others are using their own crews. Everyone has had to become overnight tech savvy to jump on the social media streaming platforms. Hear some of the ideas shared.
[25:22] Jessica shares her vision for her role as Executive Director and to what she is looking forward.
[26:30] We discuss the impact Jessica has on OAPN, having come from the artist/agent perspective rather than the presenter perspective.
[31:37] OAPN is just the right size organization to get involved with at any stage of an artist’s touring career. It offers state centered resources, multiple sized venue opportunities and resources to help move you from where you are to your next logical level. Hear Jessica’s call to action for those wanting to up their performance game.
[34:46] Jessica shares some final thoughts about why artists, agents, managers and presenter’s organizations should consider checking out OAPN.org and explore the resources and opportunities offered by the organization.
See how participating in a professional arts presenter’s network might benefit your career. If you live in another country or a state other than Ohio, you might discover a presenter’s network in your region. It is a resource worth exploring.
If you would like to find out more, check out OAPN.org or go to the link in this episode’s show notes at getgreatgigs.com/009