Gigs are one of the most popular ways for musicians to make money. It’s because of this that you definitely need to get your gigging game on! The below guides help with getting gigs, being prepared for them, and performing live on stage.
Anybody who has ever put on a wedding knows how expensive they are. Any singer who’s ever been hired to play a wedding knows how lucrative they can be. Weddings are super fun to play. Many couples want live music at their wedding. They’ll often want someone playing them down the aisle and then want…
When you were in high school, were you in band class? Choir? Did you take music lessons? Many of us did, and many of us found and cemented our love for performing and making music within those halls. That said, high school is kind of a weird place to fall in love with music. For…
Everywhere you go, people appreciate the ability to pay for products and services with plastic. Some countries, like Japan, are basically a cash-first society. But in North America, many of us are used to making payments with debit and credit cards because of their ease of use and convenience. Even though it doesn’t make much…
Booking DIY tours is challenging work. Believe me, I know. My band has been booking DIY tours for years. Generally, we start four to six months out, route the tour and start pitching. We’re not just contacting venues and promoters – we’re also contacting bands and trying to get added to bills. We’re organizing promo,…
If you want to know how to get gigs, this guide will help you out immensely. Whether you’re yet to perform your first gig or you just to get more under your belt, you’ll get some top tips for show booking here today. As a starting musician, scoring your first shows to play can seem…
Music festivals have quickly become one of the most popular ways to consume live music. The culture, the price, and the huge amount of quality live acts have all contributed to the success of festivals everywhere. In my opinion, the decline in live bands playing university frosh parties has also led to an increased demand…
Artists aren’t known for being health-conscious fitness gurus, especially not while they are on tour. With a few exceptions, artists are often eating a lot of deep-fried, starchy food that is devoid of nutrients. There are a few very good reasons for this. It’s not that we want to eat fries and burgers every night…
Performance. Many musicians live for it. If not for performance, I’m not sure I would have ever chosen to pursue a career in music. Once I learned the thrill of performing for an attentive live audience, I was hooked. But in ensuing years, I soon discovered how hard it can be to keep an audience…
I’ve been a full-time touring musicians for three years now. It’s been an incredible learning experience, and I’ve played some shows that have made every hardship worth it. Something I’ve enjoyed doing is figuring out how to make touring more fun. For me, this means a few things: Being more profitable, more comfortable, and more…
Street performing appeals to musicians for a variety of reasons. It’s fun, it can be a good way to gain some live performance experience, build your following, maybe even earn a few tips while you’re at it. But there typically are some guidelines, rules, and regulations you need to be aware of, subject to your…
“How do I get people out to my shows when even my family members don’t want to come?”, lamented a fellow musician on Facebook earlier this year. Fair question. After all, who loves you more than your parents, relatives, or siblings, right? If they aren’t your top supporters, who will be? Truth be told, this…
Many musicians live for the road and the stage. There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of bringing your music to your fans, live and in-person. Once the initial excitement wears off, performing might feel like a bit of a grind. Audiences may not respond to your music. Gig revenue might be low or non-existent. Venues…
House concerts have been around forever in one form or another – from the East Coast kitchen parties to live band parties – but lately, they’ve become a way for artists to make good money and for fans to experience music and art up close and personal. Having hosted and played many house concerts, I’ve…
For many artists, booking agents are a logical first or second team member to bring on board. Playing live is a huge part of how most artists earn an income, build a fan base, and gain press coverage. When you start booking your own shows, you’ll quickly realize how difficult and time consuming it can…
So, you’ve decided to hit the streets. Busking can be a lot of fun and can also help you gain more live experience. Plus, if you’re looking to make some extra change, it’s not a bad way to put some money back in your pocket. If you plan well, and find good spots to busk…