As part of William Paterson University’s continuing Music and Entertainment Industries Seminar series, Steve Leeds, VP of Talent and Industry Affairs at SiriusXM Radio, interviews Mark Siegel, Head of Music and Partner at the talent agency ICM Partners. They discuss Mark's background and all aspects of being a booking agent in today's live concert scene.

Topics include:
- Job prospects
- Commissions and compensation
- Skills and traits of successful agents
- Artists' relationships with their agent and manager
- Current environmental factors affecting live shows (e.g. politics, coronavirus)
- Differences between music touring and comedy touring
- Philanthropy and diversity at ICM
- Internships and the role that personal likability plays in one's success
- The L.A. scene vs. New York
- The viability of social media as a vehicle for concert promotion
- And much more

In addition, Mr. Siegel shares a wealth of stories about a who's who in the music business, including:

- Bruce Springsteen
- J. Cole
- Charlie Wilson
- Stevie Wonder
- Boyz II Men
- Luther Vandross
- Prince
- Sting
- Chaka Khan
- MC Hammer
- And many more