Posters are an important part of promoting an upcoming show, and the content and style of said posters go a long way towards impacting their effectiveness as a promotional tool. Here we look at twelve helpful tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your design. ________________________ Guest Post…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Gig Salad Launches New Artist-Focused Podcast Series
Online live music marketplace GigSalad have launched a new podcast series featuring a humorous, behind the scenes look at the creative life, both on and off stage. _________________________________ A new GigSalad monthly podcast series, which launched on Oct. 3rd, features musicians, actors, writers, and directors, with the first episode featuring…
ASCAP Sues 10 Music Venues For Not Being Licensed To Play Music
ASCAP has filed 10 separate legal actions against bars and restaurants nationwide, alleging the unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted songs. Over the past two years or longer, ASCAP has made numerous attempts to offer a license and educate the business owners about their obligations under federal copyright law….
Touring Tips From Indie Rockers Air Traffic Controller
Here Air Traffic Controller, an indie pop band hailing from Boston who have seen considerable success of late, share their tips and advice for surviving life on tour. _________________________ Guest post on the ReverbNation Blog Boston-based indie pop band Air Traffic Controller are on the road Bronze Radio Return, have…
The Benefit Of Free Music Residency Performances [Kosha Dillz]
In this piece, rapper and musical entrepreneur Kosha Dillz discussing the value of doing free residency performances in one’s own city, and how it can help to grow your fanbase and build your career. _________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz Creating a sold out show is awesome. I see artists…
Learning To Embrace Mistakes As A Musician
While there are many skills musicians must master in order to be successful, one of the most important and difficult is the ability to recover and learn from mistakes. Here we look at how artists can use their screw-ups to help with their overall improvement. ____________________________ Guest Post by Anthony…
Concert Promoter AEG Sets Aggressive Environmental Goals
A concert promoter with a Senior Director of Energy and Environment? It’s true and AEG’s announced at SXSW Eco on Tuesday that the global concert promoter was adopting a new, science-based goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint. Overall, concert promoter AEG has reduced annual GHG emissions…
3 Scientific Tips For Making More Money From Your Fans
While anecdotal evidence and the advice of others can be somewhat helpful when it comes to making more money from your music, not every experience is universal, and such advice isn’t always helpful. Here we look at three tips with science to back them up on how you can get…
U.S. Music Festivals And The 23%: What It Means For Livestreaming
Music festivals in the United States are incredibly popular and impressively well attended, but much of the social media buzz which is generated surrounding these events is created by those not actually in attendance, meaning there’s a significant void to be filled by livestreaming. ____________________________ Guest Post from AmpLive Few…
Stay Safe In The Pit: Tips For Avoiding Concert Injuries
While a rollicking live show can be a fantastic experience many concerts, particularly those more towards the heavy end of the music spectrum, can often result in enthusiastic and occasionally aggressive mosh pits. Here we review some tips for staying uninjured at your next show. ___________________________ In this recent article…