LIVE PERFORMANCE
For most artists, live performing is one of the most significant parts of their income.
It is therefore important you understand how to develop this. From open mic nights to managing your own headline tours, learn how to build your live performance income.
Find out what booking agents do, and how you can find gigs and work with promoters.
Learn how to use gigs and shows strategically to build and engage your audience and grow as an artist.
WHAT DOES A BOOKING AGENT DO?
In this video, we explain what booking agents do and why they are so important for a music artist’s career. We outline how to find booking agents, and the role played by promoters in the live music industry.
GIGS VS SHOWS - LIVE PERFORMANCE STRATEGY
There are different types of live performances and different reasons for doing them. In this video, we explain the difference between doing a gig and playing a show, and how emerging artists can use them strategically
HOW TO GET A GIG SUPPORT SLOT
In this video, we explain why you should be seeking support gigs, and how you can find, put yourself forward, and get yourself booked for these shows. It's a great way to grow your audience and fanbase.
...THE CONCERT PROMOTERS (PART OF A SERIES ABOUT THE LIVE MUSIC BUSINESS)
To gain a good understanding of what concert promoters do and how they make money, check out this video, from the Live Music Business channel.
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HOW TO PERFORM ON STAGE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL FOR MUSIC ARTISTS
Improve and develop your live act. Here are plenty of great points for you to consider about your performances and preparation in this video from Mike Sarge's channel.
MUSIC TOURING MANAGEMENT 101 - EP. 1: MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND PRODUCTION TEAM
This wonderful and insightful video from Patrick & Friends Music Co. gives a great description of tour life and the personnel involved in ensuring an artist's shows and tours are successful
USEFUL LINKS
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
Songkick is a great site for artists to get their concerts listed and discovered by fans. Listing your concerts on Songkick will also get them listed on Spotify.
Bandsintown is another concert discovery platform that you should know about. It has the most users worldwide.
OPEN MIC GIGS UK
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
Open Mic Finder is a useful site where you can search for open mic gigs
For open mic gigs in London check out these articles for venue suggestions:
GIG BOOKINGS UK
CONCERT LISTING & DISCOVERY
GIG BOOKINGS UK
GigRealm is a site that matches artists with gig bookers. Artists can list their profiles for free.
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