Partying and dancing are popular pursuits the world over, making it possible for DJs to continue to pursue their careers abroad. Some things will change however, and here we look at how to prepare and what to expect. _________________________ Guest post from Trilltrax For the past year I’ve had the…
Category archives: Live & Touring
What It’s Like To Be An Artist Today – Ryan Leslie, Emma McGann, Black Coffee, More
Here a variety of different artists and managers working within the Midem hub recount what it’s like to be operating in the music business today, and how changes in technology have effected so many aspects of the industry. _____________________________ Guest post via Midem Artists and managers play a huge part…
UPDATE: They Broke Out Of Retirement Home To Attend Heavy Metal Music Festival
[UPDATED] The story went viral: Two elderly men broke out of a German nursing home over the weekend to attend one of Europe’s biggest heavy metal festivals, Wacken Open Air. When nursing staff discovered the two men were missing from their rooms, they contacted local police immediately. According to the…
Press Release And Beyond: Mastering Event PR
While artists are likely to invest copious amounts of time and energy into building and maintaining their relationships with fans and sponsors, press often falls by the wayside. Media coverage is important however, and can often be your mealticket to a packed concert hall. Here we explore how to foster…
Buying, Selling Music Merch: The Basics
Revenue from merch can be a fantastic way to supplement your income as a performing musician, with the additional bonus of providing free advertising. Here we look at the basics of getting into the merch game, from design to sale. _____________________ Guest post by Matt Holland of Gigsalad As a…
Iceland Airwaves Is First Int’l Festival To Close Gender Gap
Iceland Airwaves has become the first major international festival outside of the U.S. to close the gender gap. Their move is a part of the global initiative Keychange, in which 109 festivals pledged last September to further gender equality at music festivals with the goal of achieving an equal gender…
How To Connect With Millennial Music Fans: 4 Ways
One of the largest and most engage market segments, millennial music fans are ripe to be marketed to. In this piece we look at four essential rules for making sure your next show or festival is packed to the gills with millennials. _______________________ Guest post by Bill Leigh from Eventbrite…
Dropping The Ball Instead Of The Bass: How Every Musician Can Learn From The Onstage Mishaps Of Skrillex
While not an attempt to discredit Skrillex, this article looks at how the popular dubstep DJ’s use of a complicated series of time sensitive electronic devices has had a tendency to open him up to mishaps on stage, and what other artists can do to avoid such debacles. __________________ Guest…
Music Minds Matter: Mental Health Support For Musicians
In this article, the good people at 6/8 Music highlight Music Minds Matter, a UK based initiative which works to provide musicians with comprehensive mental health support, including advice, signposting, and professional therapeutic services. _____________________________________ Guest post from the 6/8 Music Blog At 6/8 Music, we try to be more…
11 Ways To Get Hired For (Or Fired From) A Gig As A Freelance Musician
In the way of large-scale, logistically complex freelance performance, musical entrepreneur Ari Herstand breaks down eleven key components regarding how artists who are hired for a freelance gig should conduct themselves, particularly if they don’t want it to be their last. ________________________________ Guest post by indie musician and author Ari…