Azure Management good?

dlm123 | 10/02/2010 - 18:04

I have recently sent a copy of my resume to Azure management and have been asked to phone them to 'discuss'. I'm not sure if they interview people or just accept everyone... So I guess I will find out when I call them but basically I'd just like to hear from anyone (or anyone that knows someone!) that belongs or has belonged to this agency.
Is it any good?
Thanks!

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Basics

Author: Labrug
Date: 11/02/2010 - 10:14

Doing a Google Search, I found nothing against them. Usually, if there is any particular issue with an agent, it gets posted on one of many different forums around the country but I could find nothing. However, Azure appears to be a popular name and is used quite a lot around the world, even for a line of Windows Software Products.

Combine the lack of massive online posting, and that the company has a registered business name dating back to 2006, and apparently was previously Storm Management (of whom there is also no negative Google results) would indicate that there is a fair amount of industry experience with very little negative feedback (at least, online).

They also appear on the MEAA Agents list and even though the MEAA(Alliance) say that this is not an indication of worth, the fact that that agencies that DON'T live up to expectations tend to be removed from that list, it is another positive indicator. (Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance - Victorian Agents List)

Still, all that said, I noticed that while they have a Talent Search engine on their site, it isn't currently working. That in itself means nothing of course as they may be having issues with their website at the time I visited. (www.azuremanagement.com.au)

I also found their contact details on various Talent School/Club sites. However I did not find them referenced on any actor profiles (which occasionally happens). The latter element needs to be taken with a LARGE pinch of salt as the search engines such as GOOGLE are NOT 100% Engines. They search through web sites that have Registered to Google, and even then they may miss something.

Based upon the above, I would say that it is very likely that this agency is on the level, and I didn't have to step away from my computer once.

At the end of the day, you have to do your own research. The following link has a wealth of information to help guide you in this.

http://www.theatre.asn.au/book_page/agents_and_agencies

Good luck.

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Changes the meaning entirely

Author: jeffhansen
Date: 11/02/2010 - 10:20

Did you mean...
"...the fact that that agencies that DON'T live up to expectations tend to be removed from that list..."
??

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Speedy

Author: Labrug
Date: 11/02/2010 - 10:25

You are too quick for me Jeff - ever thought of being a proof reader? Eye-wink

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and now you've edited it,

Author: jeffhansen
Date: 11/02/2010 - 10:33

and now you've edited it, my post makes no sense at all.

Sticking out tongue

I wish there was a delete function for times like this. Actually, I'd like to be able to delete posts from my blog. Thoughts.,

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Delete Vs Edit

Author: Labrug
Date: 11/02/2010 - 11:17

Deleting can cause a few historical tracking problems (nothing major) but you should be able to EDIT your comments/Blogs.

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Thanks for the help! I did

Author: dlm123
Date: 12/02/2010 - 07:55

Thanks for the help! I did do a google search also and like you, have found nothing negative on them. But I really want to hear from someone who belongs to the agency to see if they get a lot (or no) auditions etc. I've asked around at my acting school and haven't found anyone with them so far.

Dangerous Ground

Author: Labrug
Date: 12/02/2010 - 09:20

Unreliable is the main problem. As has been deomstrated countless times on this and other sites, it is very hard to be certain that the type of advice you are seeking is legitmate. You may have disgruntled clients, rival companies/agents, biased supporters, etc and to attempt to pick out the truely unbiased and honest opinions can be like picking cat-fluff from a shag-pile carpet.

Additionally, you may not get a lot of feedback here, nor anywhere else for that matter. What trends I have noticed however, is that if there is any doubt about an agency, then you will find a heap of stuff and often very little for the "better" ones. I quote that because while it is a good indicator, it is not definitive.

To be completely honest, the only thing that is definitive in this is you and your own experience.

"I say we nuke the entire site from orbit. The only way to be sure."

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So true: almost always, the

Author: Na
Date: 12/02/2010 - 09:29

So true: almost always, the threads here, or on any other forum site, will be about agencies that have been scammy. The ones that aren't and are very well-liked don't get discussed much, if at all. (In other words, happy customers make for quiet customers)

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