Australian concert promoter Andrew McManus has pleaded guilty to lying to police in connection to a suitcase full of cash recovered from a Sydney hotel in 2011. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, McManus, 55, entered a plea of guilty in answer to a charge of attempting to pervert the…
Category archives: Live & Touring
FREE Bandzoogle eBook: "23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money"
Making some form of money is key to maintaining a career as a musician, although the ways in which artists earn income have changed quite a bit over the past few years. In this excerpt from his recent eBook, Dave Cool outlines 23 different revenue streams artists can tap into…
5 Signs You Have The Mental Toughness For A Successful Career In Music
While technical physical ability is certainly an important part of being a successful musician, mental fortitude is also a key component of achieving as an artist, as it allows one to focus, have confidence in one’s abilities, and bounce back quickly from setbacks and challenges. ________________________________ Guest Post by Anthony…
Using Radio, Music Blogs To Promote Your Tour
For touring musicians, the best time to begin promotion is before they hit the road, but there’re still plenty of ways to attract media attention even if you’ve already begun. Here we look at several different ways of getting the music industry press interested in your show. ___________________________ Guest Post…
Live Nation Brings TSA Pre✓ Enrollment, Expedited Event Entry To Festivals, Concerts
[UPDATED] Annoyed by the long lines at concerts that seem to be getting longer due to increased security measures? In answer, Live Nation has partnered with the same company that provides pre-screening at airports to bring their services to concerts. _____________________________________ Live Nation has partnered with IdentoGO, the security pre-screening…
4 Instances When You Shouldn’t Take A Gig
As an eager band or artist just starting out, it can sometimes be tempting to say yes to every gig you’re offered. After all, more shows = more chance of success right? Not always, here we look at four different reasons why it can be better to turn down a…
I Wanted To Spend $40 At Your Show, But Instead I Spent $0
Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans are still eager to buy physical copies of their music. _____________________________ Guest Post by Brad on The DIY…
How Much Does Social Media Actually Impact A Band’s Draw?
When promoting a show via social media, it can be difficult to tell how much rampant posting across the various platforms actually translates into attendance at shows. Ultimately, it does make a difference, but using said platforms correctly affects dramatically affects the size of that difference. _____________________________ Guest Post by…
Music Celebration: 4 Must-Have Items For Any Concert
Going to a live music event should be fun and relaxing experience, but there are some essentials one must have on hand for this to be the case. Here we look four must-haves to make sure you have on your person the next time you head out to a show….
How Much Does Confidence Affect Musical Ability?
In this piece we explore the role of confidence in musical performance, some misconceptions surrounding it, the science of confidence, and look at how an artist can cultivate more of it before stepping on stage. __________________________ Guest Post by Anthony Cerullo on the Sonicbids Blog When discussing musical performance, the…