Getting And Performing Gigs

If you play your cards right, eventually you’ll break away from dead-end bar gigs with small crowds. It’s a “paying your dues” phase that most have to go through. How long it lasts is different for everyone, but smart artists that take time to educate themselves can usually shorten the life span. Especially if they […]

Editor Note: Hi guys, today we’ve something a bit different. Cynthia Brando has kindly agreed to her story with you, specifically loing at why she feels she got stage fright, and some of the things she did to better manage that as a performing musician. It’s our hope that if you also suffer with […]

Want free music marketing tips and branding advice? Join my ing list and get my free monthly newsletter sent to your inbox! For most bands and artists gigging is a big component of their overall strategy. Although their are a few who have successfully taken the road less traveled, the vast majority of artists need […]

If you’re a musician or band loing for venues to play music at, you’re in luck. Today I’m going to show you how to find shows to play, whether you’re loing for a one off gig or to bo a tour. You should also check my guide on how to get gigs as the below […]

When this topic was first brought to my attention, I had no idea that this was such a huge on debate. I also had no idea it was such a polarizing issue – as if there were no grey area to this. Pretty crazy. Before going any further, to ensure we’re all on the same […]

Album release parties, also know as album drop parties, are pivotal for any musician in any genre at any stage in their career. These gatherings announce that a record is going live, celebrating the culmination of an artist’s hard work. They’re also important for album promotion, the building of your reputation, and network development. So […]

Festival season is a great time for musicians and fans alike. For musicians, decent paying shows are available. For fans, they get to see many of their favorite acts all on one stage. If you’ve got a boing at one of these gigs, or if you want to perform at a music festival in […]

If you’re a singer or rapper, chances are you’re going to want to start gigging at some point if you’re not already. Performing gigs are a great way to increase the amount of money you make form your music career, as well as a great way to build loyalty among your fans. While musicians often […]

Today I’m going to lo at 10 things you should never do when you’ve got your gig and are going on stage. These are based on what I’ve personally seen do and don’t work when gigging, so you may find there are a few which don’t fully apply to you. That said, I suggest you […]

History has proven that one of the most effective platforms for launching and expanding your music career is touring. We’ve all heard the stories of artists taking on mammoth touring schedules to launch their latest release. So how do these artists survive? What is touring life actually like? And is it even possible to hit […]