Askonas Holt – Inside the Business of Artist Management

Alexander Hollensteiner in conversation with León Dreher Askonas Holt is one of the leading international artist management agencies in classical music. In this conversation, Alexander Hollensteiner, Managing Director of the Berlin Office, gives an inside look into the business of artist management: How are artistic careers strategically developed? How do agencies act as incubators for emerging talent? And why are human skills, trust, and the right matchmaking often more important than numbers alone? An episode about career development, the business behind the stage, and the people shaping the international classical music industry. 🗣️ Topics discussed: - How international artist management agencies operate - Agencies as incubators for artistic careers - Human skills, trust & matchmaking as core competencies - Artist fees and the economics of running an agency - Balancing artistic development with commercial success