Streaming Music

An independent band is ready to market themselves by touring following : putting a core band together, rehearsing new music, and recording music for a CD, or an EP. Selling products during a tour such as t-shirt s, CD’s, stickers and other marketable products are essential for a band to do to fund the project.

Booking shows may be an impossible thing for an independent band to do Assuming that the band do not know the perfect way to grab a club  promoter’s attention.  promoters and club owners generally book in advance, so it is imperative that a band contacts them months, could be a year before touring.

Bands need to produce flyers/postcards, and send them out unending ly. Not just to different  promoters, but repeatedly to the same  promoters. Sending a flyer to the same  promoter should be done every month or so to let them know you are meaningful about the opportunity, and to get them to recall your band.

A high quality color flyer does make a difference when promoting your band. Obviously, it receives more interest with solid content listed on the flyer.

1. performance based photo

2. The type of music your performer plays

3. Contact information in bold

4. The band’s price range to do a show

5. A couple lines of reviews from media outlets who covered past shows

Besides club s, colleges are another alternative Venue for performers to performance their music live.

The popular way to grab a college representative’s attention is by sending your flyer/postcard with a compact disc, and placing phones calls to the student activity director who handles live entertainment.

Sending your compact disc  and press release to college radio stations and newspapers is furthermore a wonderful way to make your name known on many campuses. Getting early recognition may endorse your opening s of the student activity director hearing about your performer before you inquire about doing shows.

An alternative way to book shows at colleges is by performing at the National Association for Campus Activities Showcase.

Each February NACA hosts the National Convention which brings together performers, music agencies and university entertainment buyers. The National Convention allows college representatives to see live showcases and organize co-op purchasing with neighboring universities.

Bands such as Dave Matthews performer and O.A.R. have been success stories through the association.

Performing at the convention can be costly, but can be value it in the long run for the band. In order to be on the showcase, a band must 1st become a member of the association. A few other costs come into play in order to buy a booth, register and then submit the band. An acceptance fee is additionally charged if your band is chosen to play.

Networking is key for indie artists even Assuming that they do not get chosen to play college shows at the conference. There are other businesses such as bar owners, entertainment Venue  promoters and businesses in attendance at the showcase.

Social networks might also be key to landing performances for a band. My suggestion is to check out what Clubs are popular within the indie band world. Check other indie bands’ pages and see what Clubs they’re playing at in certain cities.