Instead of re-inventing the wheel, I've collected some of the best articles I've read about playing successful live gigs - including how to market, setup, and what to do at and after the gig in order to get you future successful gigs. To find out more, come and watch Cosmic Armchair play a live electro pop gig near you - we'll be happy to chat about what we're doing.
Read and learn - and implement for your next gig!
Promoting your band and your gig
- Social Media for Musicians: 10 Musts for Social Music Marketing DIY Musician Blog
- Music Scenes: The Benefit Of Focusing At The Local Level - hypebot
- Touring Tip: How to Book Your Band So You'll Sell Out Every Show « DIY Musician Blog DIY Musician Blog
- How to Make a Band or Artist One Sheet | Band Onesheet Template DIY Musician Blog
- 10 Instagram Tips For Bands, By Bands
- 7 Music Marketing Truths ALL Musicians Should Know - MTT - Music Think Tank
Planning
- How to Make a Stage Plot/Input List for Your Band « DIY Musician Blog DIY Musician Blog
- Cover Charge Considerations « DIY Musician Blog DIY Musician Blog
- Playing a gig: kit list and essential tips | Playing a gig | MusicRadar
- Gig Etiquette – Set-Up and Breakdown Habits To Live By - Disc Makers Echoes
What to do at the gig
- Seven Things To Do When Your Band Plays Live
- Don't Embarrass Yourself at Soundcheck « DIY Musician Blog DIY Musician Blog
- Tips For Successful Gigs — We All Make Music
- Musicians and Bands: 5 Tips for Selling More at the Merch Table DIY Musician Blog
- Where's Waldo? or Why You Should Document All Your Live Shows « DIY Musician Blog DIY Musician Blog
- 10 Networking Tips for Musicians and Bands - MTT - Music Think Tank
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