Thoughts for artists #3

Why is that some artists who consider themselves to be Christians don't think it is important to maintain integrity in their careers? They wouldn't deliberately or blatantly lie to your face of course - that's what managers & agents are for.

That probably sounds pretty blunt but unfortunately for at least some it is true. The thing you need to understand is that the people you choose to represent you will create your reputation. If you want to be someone who keeps your word then you need to choose management & agents who are equally committed to that principle rather than, for instance, cancelling a show they have committed you to because a better paying gig comes along.

One international band in particular that I have had the pleasure of working with have always impressed me in that every person on their team (management, booking agent, tour manager & the artists themselves) seem to share a very consistent set of values & integrity - even when it costs them. If this has impacted me so considerably I can only imagine the impact it would have with non-Christian people in the industry who are not at all used to such behaviour.

For a very small percentage I actually believe they deliberately choose people who can do their dirty work for them while they plead ignorance. But to be fair I think many honestly don't realise what is going on in their name. I would challenge any Christian artist to make sure that neither of these is true for them - know how you are being represented & ensure it is consistent with your own values.