Festivals & Tour Promoters
White Sky know the challenges tour promoters and festivals face. Detailed budgeting and spend tracking have never been more important. We now combine decades of music industry experience with BlueRock's one-stop-shop for businesses to provide an impressive line up of services.
Service Overview
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Music Business Management
Get in TouchThe music business experts in our White Sky team combine technology with industry expertise to service the unique business needs of festival operators and tour promoters.
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Payroll & super processing
- BAS and Tax compliance
- Customised management reporting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Bespoke reporting & data analysis
- Profitability analysis & benchmarking
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Live Music Budgeting & Accounting
Get in TouchOur team of touring and festival finance experts have decades of experience supporting event managers and tour promoters. We’re like number-crunching roadies that take the stress out of financial management with:
- Day-to-day transaction management for events of all sizes
- Support for promoters touring international and Australian acts, locally and globally.
- Real-time visibility of your cash position
- Comprehensive cash management and forecasting (no nasty surprises)
- Accurate reconciliation of bar takings, ticketing revenue, merch income statements and more
- Reporting and analytics tools to generate reports for artists and managers
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Compliance & Tax Returns
Get in TouchManaging tax and compliance doesn't need to be a headache. Get clear advice, simple processes, and total peace of mind so you can focus on growing your festival.
- Hassle-free tax returns lodged on time, every time
- Proactive compliance checks to keep you in the clear
- Strategic structure advice to help you scale
- BAS lodgements and GST advice
- Payroll, superannuation and employee compliance sorted
- Guidance on industry-specific obligations
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Festival & Tour Insurance
Get in TouchYou bring the show. We've got your back. With the right insurance, you’re covered for whatever comes your way, so you can focus on the music, not the mishaps. We can organise all your insurance needs, including:
- Public liability insurance
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Event cancellation insurance
- Worker compensation insurance
- Travel insurance
- Performer insurance
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International Withholding Tax Variations
Get in TouchIf you're bringing in big names from overseas, our international tax professionals ensure a smooth experience for all parties.
- Introduce us to your international artists and we can support their needs in Australia
- We handle the paperwork and ATO communication
- Avoid tax issues with correct payments to international acts
- Smooth, transparent payments attract top acts
- Quicker processing for artists and management
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408 Visas for International Talent
Get in TouchOur migration lawyers help music festival organisers and tour promoters with all Australian entry visa requirements, such as Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408). With our expertise you get:
- Smooth entry for international artists and crew
- Simplified visa application process handled by our team
- Minimises risk of delays or denied entry
- Makes your event more attractive to overseas talent
- Saves time and removes red tape so you can focus on the show
