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Robert Baird, President
 P.O. Box 597
Alliston, ON  L9R 1V7
Canada
 1-800-867-3281
 416-887-2151

Performing Arts Consulting Services for Artists, Agents, Managers & Venues

Take advantage of Robert's knowledge, expertise and guidance in:

O-1, P-1 and P-3 Visa Applications for U.S. Entry

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P-2 Visa AFM Applications for U.S. Entry

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Crossing the Border

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Bringing Merchandise Across Borders

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Central Withholding Agreements (CWA)

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Visa Requirements for Canada

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Work Permits for Canada

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R-105 Withholding Waiver for Canada

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Canadian Taxation Requirements

NEW! Pocket Guide Series

These petite, portable, pocket guides pack a big punch! Check out the BAM! Pocket Guides for comprehensive information on these topics:


Click on a title below to download a Pocket Guide in PDF format.


#1 - BAM! Pocket Guide to U.S. Visas for Artists


#2 - BAM! Pocket Guide to U.S. Tax Withholding for Artists


#3 - BAM! Pocket Guide to Canadian Tax Withholding for Artists


Complete Guide Series

In an effort to provide information to the performing arts field gleaned from his years as an artist, agent, manager and performing arts executive, Robert has initiated a series of guides to all aspects of the industry from acronyms to withholding and every imaginable topic in between.


Click on a title below to download a Complete Guide in PDF format.


#1 - BAM! Complete Guide to Acronyms (Revised 2023)

A guide to abbreviations commonly used in the performing arts field

#2 - BAM! Complete Guide to Mentoring

A guide for mentors and first-time attendees at performing arts conferences

#3 - BAM! Complete Guide to Conferences - Canada

A guide to performing arts conferences in Canada

#4 - BAM! Complete Guide to Conferences - USA

A guide to performing arts conferences in the United States

#5 - BAM! Complete Guide to Conferences - International

A guide to international performing arts conferences

#6 - BAM! Complete Guide to Exhibiting

A guide to exhibiting at performing arts conferences

#7 - BAM! Complete Guide to Contracts

A guide to contracts in the performing arts

#7 - BAM! Complete Guide to Contracts - Companion Volume

Clear copies of four different contracts (.docx file)

#8 - BAM! Complete Guide to APAP Showcasing

A guide to independent showcasing at the APAP|NYC conference

#9 - BAM! Complete Guide to Entering Canada to Perform

A step-by-step guide for foreign artists

#10 - BAM! Complete Guide to Performing Networks in Canada

A guide to national, regional, and provincial associations

#11 - BAM! Complete Guide to Performing Networks in the United States

A guide to national, regional, state and specialized associations

#12 - BAM! Complete Guide to Withholding - Canada

A guide to the 15% withholding for foreign artists

#13 - BAM! Complete Guide to Withholding - USA

A guide to the 30% withholding for foreign artists

#14 - BAM! Complete Guide to Taxation - Canada

A guide to taxation in Canada for foreign artists

#15 - BAM! Complete Guide to Taxation - USA

A guide to taxation in the United States for foreign artists

#16 - BAM! Complete Guide to Entering the United States to Perform

A step-by-step guide for foreign artists

#17 - BAM! Complete Guide to the Schools Market - Canada

A guide for children's entertainers

#18 - BAM! Complete Guide to the College Market - Canada

A guide to the college market in Canada for artists, agents and managers

#19 - BAM! Complete Guide to the College Market - USA

A guide to the college market in the United States for artists, agents and managers

#20 - BAM! Complete Guide to Block Booking

A guide for artists, agents, managers, and presenters

#21 - BAM! Complete Guide to Negotiating Contracts

A guide for artists, agents, and presenters

#22 - BAM! Complete Guide to Professional Associations

A guide for artists, agents, managers, and presenters

#23 - BAM! Complete Guide to Musical Instruments Across Borders

A guide for artists

#24 - BAM! Primer: The U.S. Visa Process for Foreign Artists

A guide for non-U.S. artists

#25 - BAM! Complete Guide to Contract Riders

A guide for artists, agents, managers, and presenters

#26 - BAM! Complete Guide to North American Touring

A guide for artists, agents, and presenters

Robert Baird, President of BAM! Baird Artists Management, is now available for consultation and advice regarding U.S. and Canadian regulations and information for performers, agents/managers and performing arts venues. Mr. Baird has a distinguished international clientele and regularly assists artists touring North America in obtaining visas and dealing with withholding and taxation.

Mr. Baird has been in the performing arts for over sixty years and has had distinguished careers in education, publishing and musical theatre. Mr. Baird is the recipient of the Arts Northwest Coyote Award and the Performing Arts Exchange Mary Beth Treen Award.

He served on the Board of Directors (2008-2010) and was President (2011-2013) of North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA). He was Treasurer and Vice-President of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) and served on that Board on various committees (2010-2013). Until 2015 he was Chair of Team Agent Network (TAN). He served on the Board of Ohio Arts Professionals Network (OAPN) and was President (2017-2018).

Mr. Baird is an IRS Withholding Agent, an AFM Booking Agent and an IRS Certifying Agent. He is currently a Director and Treasurer of The King's Singers Global Foundation and serves on CAPACOA's Performing Arts Tax Working Group. He is a columnist for International Musician: Official Journal of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, and International Festivals and Events Association’s "ie" Magazine. He routinely mentors and presents webinars, workshops, and panels at national and international music conferences.