Booking artists is more challenging than ever

I’ve been in the concert promotion game for a while, and I’m finding it tougher to book artists who are both in-demand and within budget. Even big names are becoming pickier with their terms. Has anyone else experienced this recently? I’d love to hear how you’re adapting.

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