Whether just starting out or already in the thick of promotion, you need to promote your show to as many fans as possible, meaning it’s important to have a built up email list. Here we break down five important but easily implemented strategies for beefing up your mailing list as…
Category archives: Live & Touring
U.S. Adds Social Media To ‘Heightened’ Visa Requirements For Touring Musicians
The US has added xenophobic requirements for international artists touring the country with the Trump administration now requiring visa seekers to provide personal details about their last years of social media activity. The changes went into effect on June 1st. The new rules are part of the U.S. government’s expanded…
Bandsintown, CMT Partner To Drive Artist Discovery During CMT Music Awards Week
Bandsintown has again partnered with CMT to help music fans discover rising country artists in the run up to the CMT Music Awards, this Wednesday June 5th in Nashville. CMT Music Awards Week is taking over Nashville with free performances spotlighting the best up-and-coming artists in country music. The showcases…
Watch Trailer For Bob Dylan’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ Martin Scorsese Netflix Doc
“It wasn’t a success, not if you measure success in terms of profit,” Bob Dylan says of the 1975 Rolling Thunder Review tour in his first on-camera interview in over a decade. The Martin Scorsese produced documentary will be released ion Netflix and in select theaters on June 12th. According…
5 Tips For Saving Money On Tour This Summer
Being an independent touring musician may seem like an amazing job (and it can be!) but the reality is that life on the can be grueling and often expensive. Here we look at some key money-saving measures that prevent your tour from being a total financial bust. ________________________________ In this…
Live Nation’s Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For 3 Female-Led Live Music Startups
Live Nation has announced its first round of Women Nation Funding for three female-led music businesses. They are Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment fund designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live…
Live Nation’s Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For 3 Female-Led Live Music Startups
Live Nation has announced its first round of Women Nation Funding for three female-led music businesses. They are Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment fund designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live…
Live Show Set List Submission: Are You Getting All Your Royalty Money?
As a songwriter, having your songs performed in public presents an opportunity for you to collect royalty money, a valuable source of income. But how can you be sure you’re getting what you are entitled to? _______________________________ Guest post by Amanda Colleen Williams of Songpreneurs "My cowriter says he’s submitting…
How To Take Advantage Of Bandsintown Artist VIP Club
In its ongoing effort to give artists the tools they need to build a comprehensive tour marketing campaign, Bandsintown has launched Bandsintown VIP Club, a co-marketing program that utilizes artist’s socials and owned properties to create the ultimate marketing package. ________________________________ Guest post by Taylor Irwin of Bandsintown Bandsintown’s ambition…
Why Your Visual Aesthetics, Style, And Presentation Need To Be Taken Seriously
Like it or not, people have a tendency to judge a book by its cover, doubly so when it’s a performer on stage. For this reason, it is essential that artists, in addition to making sure their performance abilities are top-notch, take time to perfect their visual style and overall…