Getting And Performing Gigs Archives - Music Industry How To https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/category/getting-and-performing-gigs/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:15:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://musicindustryhowtoimages.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/13202825/Favicon-MIHT-2019-150x150.png Getting And Performing Gigs Archives - Music Industry How To https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/category/getting-and-performing-gigs/ 32 32 Performing On Stage, Tips For Putting On A Great Show https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/performing-on-stage/ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/performing-on-stage/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:52:15 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=1553142 Every performing artist gets to a point in their career where they don’t just want to have a good show… they want to have a great show! Having a great show builds excitement, momentum, even income. And while it might seem like all the stars need to align for you to have a great show,...

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]]> https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/performing-on-stage/feed/ 0 What Do Musicians Listen To In Their Earpiece When Performing (& Why) https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/what-do-musicians-listen-to-in-their-earpiece/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=1029229 We’ve all seen artists on TV and stages wearing earpieces while performing. You’ve probably seen artists and musicians fiddle with them or take out an earpiece, and you may have wondered to yourself: what the heck are they doing? We’re going to go over what those earpieces are, what they do, and why artists wear...

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]]> 15 Best In Ear Monitors For Singers 2023, These Won’t Slip Out https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/in-ear-monitors-for-singers/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:01:00 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=1029329 If you find yourself performing to bigger and bigger crowds as a singer, chances are, you’re starting to have some trouble hearing yourself on stage. Floor monitors are helpful in a variety of venues and contexts, but sometimes you need a little more. That’s where in-ear monitors come in. In-ear monitors are also a must-have...

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]]> How To Get Better Shows As A Gigging Musician https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-get-better-shows-as-a-gigging-musician/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:12:19 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=1027516 I remember what it felt like to be a musician in a band and constantly ask myself, “how do I get better gigs?” It seemed like no matter what I did, I couldn’t get an opening slot for a big national tour. Or, every weekend at the best venues in town were booked for the...

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]]> What To Say Between Songs At A Gig; Top Banter & Crowd Interaction Tips https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/what-to-say-between-songs-at-a-gig-top-banter-crowd-interaction-tips/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:01:08 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=24938 You’re playing a set. The crowd is into it – you know your songs forwards and backwards, the sound is great, you glance at your band mates and flash a satisfied smile. People start clapping as soon as the song ends, you let them finish, and… Oh god. The room goes quiet. Now what? Banter?...

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]]> 8 Best DMX Stage Light Control Software & Hardware 2023; For Clubs, Churches, DJs & More https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/best-dmx-stage-lighting-control-software/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:01:20 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=23817 Lighting is a sometimes ignored but nevertheless important part of many types of events and performances. Small bars, pubs, clubs and coffeehouses may have limited lighting or no lighting at all. But if you want to enhance your performances and get your audience up and dancing, you should have quality lighting effects at your disposal....

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]]> 12 Creative Talent Show Ideas For Musicians https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/12-creative-talent-show-ideas-for-musicians/ Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=22319 Talent shows are a dime a dozen. But I would be lying if I said they haven’t had a massive impact on my music career. The reason I decided to get into music in the first place was because the rush I felt performing live. And, the first time I ever performed in front of...

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]]> How To Make A Stage Plot Using These Tools, And What A Stage Plot Even Is https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-make-a-stage-plot-using-these-tools-and-what-a-stage-plot-even-is/ Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:01:07 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=21805 You know you’re starting to get a different quality of gig when venues and event organizers start asking for stage plots. This is the moment bands and artists tend to get excited and overwhelmed by at the same time. “Stage plot? What’s that? Why do we need it? Do we even have time to put...

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]]> How To Increase Your Gig Attendance https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-increase-your-gig-attendance/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:01:34 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=20411 Playing shows is fun, but they are much more fun when you have someone to play to. When you start playing shows, there’s a good chance you’ll play at least a few with low attendance. It’s good to get used to this. As you build a local following, and decide to play in other cities,...

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]]> Booking Shows For Unsigned Artist, How To Go About It https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/booking-shows-for-unsigned-artist-how-to-go-about-it/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:01:20 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=20002 Playing shows is rewarding and fun no matter where you are in your career. The moment you have 40 minutes of material, you can play a set. If this is something that interests you, you need to go and book a show. So many artists get stuck here – they don’t know how to go...

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]]> How To Book A Singer, Rapper Or Other Musician For An Event https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-book-a-singer-rapper-or-other-musician-for-an-event/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 23:01:01 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=18482 For many musically inclined people, promoting events and shows is a natural introduction to the music industry. There are lots of great reasons to promote shows. You'll make great connections with artists and the teams they work with (agents, managers, labels, publicists, etc.). You'll become an “industry person”, and will start to get approached by...

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]]> How To Book Gigs For Yourself As An Independent Solo Artist Or Band https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-book-gigs-for-yourself-as-an-independent-solo-artist-or-band/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:01:56 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=18445 Booking gigs is one of most time-consuming non-musical activities artists engage in. It takes a long time to craft set lists that are ready to play, it takes a long time to develop promotional materials, and then the process of booking gigs can require a lot of time too. Between researching and seeking out opportunities,...

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]]> How To Get Music Gigs At Restaurants https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-get-music-gigs-at-restaurants/ Sun, 27 May 2018 23:01:50 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=18401 Playing gigs at restaurants is yet another way musicians and artists can make extra money with their musical abilities. I started playing lounge piano type gigs when I was 17, and still do it today. It supplemented my income while I was in university, and it supplemented my diet as well – I always work...

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]]> How To Make Money From Gigs, The Various Monetization Methods https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-make-money-from-gigs-the-various-monetization-methods/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 23:01:15 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=18120 Gigging is the most common way musicians make money, and it’s been this way since the dawn of time. People love hearing live music, and musicians love playing it. It’s a match made in heaven! That said, in today’s economy, it’s getting harder and harder to make money gigging. The simple fact is: musicians aren’t...

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]]> How To Get Gigs Without Booking Them Yourself https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-get-gigs-without-booking-them-yourself/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/?p=17876 Booking gigs without putting any effort into it? How absurd! And yet, I’ve had to book very few of my own gigs in the last seven years (if any), and I’ve still had more than my fair share of well-paying and creatively fulfilling gigs. So, I’m here to tell you that it is possible. I’m...

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