The contacts listed are sorted into FIVE sections:
1. Publications, Review Websites and Music Blogs that will REVIEW your music
2. Radio Stations, Shows and Podcasts that will PLAY your songs
3. Labels, Vendors, Distributors and Promotional Services that will help you to SELL your CD
4. Websites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3s or videos
5. Helpful Resources for recording artists
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SECTION ONE: SITES/PUBLICATIONS WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED
Already Heard
Sean Reid
reviews@alreadyheard.com
www.alreadyheard.com
A UK-based Alternative music website covering the latest news, reviews, features, videos, exclusives and more. The site is run by a dedicated and honest group of music fans based all over the United Kingdom and who are passionate about promoting the very best in Rock, Punk, Hardcore, Pop Punk, Emo, Indie and Metal. Please Note: We don't accept single review submissions. facebook.com/alreadyheard @AlreadyHeardUK
Love This Track
www.lovethistrack.com
Features the latest R&B and Hip Hop music, news, videos, reviews and tours info. We would love to feature your music on our site! We are passionate about music and want feature independent & unsigned artists here so music lovers can hear & experience your music! It will create new exposure for you & free publicity. Being a featured artist will not cost you anything. We do ask that you share your article on your social media links. Fill out our ONLINE FORM. We will listen to your music and notify you if you will be featured. facebook.com/lovethistrack @LoveThisTracktv
Eyeplug Magazine
www.eyeplug.net
A UK based multi-mood-machine for hip, open minded, discerning souls and lovers of quality things. We provide original articles and content constantly, and readers can submit articles and feedback for inclusion. Eyeplug reserves the right to offend and entertain in equal measure! To get a review you must contact us first through our online form with an outline of your music. facebook.com/EyeplugMagazine @EyePlugMagazine
HipHopNews24
biz@hiphopnews24.com
www.hiphopnews24.com
Your source for new Hip Hop music, videos, interviews, releases, news and more. Our team are experts in the genre and culture, scouring the wire, record labels, social media and sites for the freshest news so you have a constant stream of new Hip Hop content. Submit your content via our ONLINE FORM for review. Please take the time to format your submission - half assed attempts will be removed. Please note: place a link to your media (YouTube, Soundcloud, etc.) within the post content where you want the song/video to appear. facebook.com/HipHopNews24
Run the Trap
Adam Hirsch
trapisthefuture@gmail.com
www.runthetrap.com
Created to bring Underground Trap music and other related genres to the forefront and highlight the forward thinking sounds being produced across the globe. We at RTT are very selective of the music we post, and make sure to only share the utmost quality works on our website. Quality > Quantity. Feel free to hit us up with any new music inquiries. Providing a tiny description of what the song is like/ or what we can expect to hear in the title of the e-mail always helps. Please only include private or live soundcloud streams, any mp3 attachments will not be reviewed. PLEASE NOTE: we do not accept mixes unless they are from already established artists & are exclusive for the site. facebook.com/RunTheTrap @RUNTHETRAP
SECTION TWO: RADIO STATIONS, SHOWS AND PROMOTERS
2.1 RADIO - STATIONS AND SHOWS
Black Swamp Radio
webmaster@unknownspirit.com
www.blackswampradio.net
An online radio station featuring the paranormal, supernatural and the unexplained. We are looking to play music from the Rock, Folk and Country music genres. We are also looking to interview bands about their music. Please submit your music or questions about an interview to our e-mail address and we will get back to you ASAP. facebook.com/unknownspiritradio
Women Of Substance Radio
Bree Noble
womenofsubstanceradio@gmail.com
www.wosradio.com
An online radio station garnering fans from all over the world. WOSRadio plays the BEST female artists, both label and indie, in all genres. We take submissions from indies and our review board selects only the best quality artists and songs that can stand up next to female superstars of yesterday and today. Listen at www.rdo.to/wosradio or download our FREE branded Mobile App on Apple & Android Devices. Search for "Women of Substance" in your App Store.
Indieheaven Radio
625 Bakers Bridge Ave. #105-104, Franklin, TN 37067
Keith Mohr
info@indieheaven.com
www.indieheaven.com/ihradio.php
Christian online community and internet radio station. Our station features the very best songs from our Indieheaven members. @indieheaven
The Real Radio Show
2611 Merrick Rd. #953, Bellmore, NY 11710
PH: 516 306-4188
therealradioshow.com@gmail.com
www.TheRealRadioShow.com
An unscripted high energy show with celebrities and indie acts from around the world. An entertainment show like no other; loosely connected by the Bizarre humor provided by the cast. Metal, Hard Rock and Alternative. @realradioshow
Soul Traveller Radio
Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 Australia
Shayne Locke
radio@soultravellerradio.com
www.soultravellerradio.com
In every show and every song, we are bringing a message of change and personal growth. Our tagline is "You Can Be The Change". The line-up of programmes is exciting as we bring about a new style of radio station. Morning meditations, morning yoga, interviews with artists to find out more about who they are and how they started their journey, Saturday night specials with Globesonic Radio & The Black Swan Theory, Kitzie Stern with New World Kirtan, The Temple of Youth every night at 6pm featuring music with a bit more edge, author profiles showcasing the latest books and live chat shows with healers, mediums and other spiritual guests. If you have music that you wish to have played on Soul Traveller Radio, and you think it fits the Conscious Music category, send us either downloadable Soundcloud tracks, Dropbox links or Bandcamp LINKS so we can check it our. Direct any music to our e-mail address. @Soul_Traveller
JazzED AND BLUE
PH: 505-255-1468
BRiAN LUSH
djlush@rockwired.com
www.rockwired.com
Features the welcome tones of Jazz. @ROCKWiRED
Stingray Music
730 Wellington, Montreal, QC H3C 1T4
PH: 514-664-1244
musicsubmissions@stingray.com
www.stingray.com
A leading business-to-business multi-platform music and in-store media solutions provider operating on a global scale, reaching an estimated 135 million Pay-TV subscribers in 127 countries. Stingray delivers high quality music and video content on a number of platforms including Digital TV, IPTV, the Internet, mobile devices and game consoles. Geared towards both businesses and individuals, the company's commercial entities include Stingray Music, Stingray Concerts, Stingray Music Videos, Stingray Ambiance and Stingray Karaoke. The company also offers a number of business solutions through its Stingray Business division. facebook.com/GalaxieMusic @Stingray_Music
Fuego Beats Radio
Fuego
info@fuegobeats.com
www.fuegobeats.com
Broadcasts a distinctive blend of talk radio interviews with a mix of Hip Hop, Pop and R&B music from emerging musicians. Topics range from celebrity gossip to controversial issues relevant to a modern society, as well as pop culture. Submit your music via our ONLINE FORM. Send us an e-mail if you would like to be considered for an interview. @WFBS981
2.2 RADIO PROMOTERS
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
Our Radio Promotion work focuses on relevant radio stations (terrestrial and online), especially college radio stations, in the U.S., Canada and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our staff works daily to build relationships with radio stations, regional promoters, music/entertainment publications and websites, and media outlets throughout North America as well as in eastern and central Europe. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
Howard Rosen Promotion
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #15, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PH: 805-382-2200 FX: 805-201-7816
info@howiewood.com
www.howiewood.com
Since 1985 We have been helping artists reach their goals of obtaining radio airplay, expanding their fan base, and creating awareness throughout the industry. @Howiewoodpromo
SECTION THREE: SERVICES/VENDORS/LABELS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR MUSIC
3.1 SERVICES - PROMOTION/PUBLICITY
Serge Entertainment PR
PO Box 5147, Canton, GA 30114
PH: 678-880-8207
Sandy Serge
SergeEnt@aol.com
www.sergemediagroup.com
When you need guidance to create media coverage on your path to success, Serge Entertainment Public Relations can give you direction. Our proven track record in music industry public relations is well-known throughout the world. We are a global firm and have served the music industry for several decades. We go above and beyond what other publicity firms will do for you. Let us help you gain the music industry recognition and consumer awareness you deserve by tailoring a public relations campaign to fit your monthly budget. facebook.com/sergeentertainmentgroup
indiemunity
Jeffrey Metherell
jeffm@indiemunity.com
newsroom.indiemunity.com
An Australian owned music website sharing great music worldwide. Want exposure in Melbourne, Sydney and Australia as a whole. Head over to our website and submit your music. facebook.com/indiemunity @indiemunity
Mother Hen Promotions
Jeanette "Mom Hen" Lundgren
meetmepresents@gmail.com
www.motherhenpromotions.com
"Mom Hen" is affordable social media management with a side of music business advice, guidance, and internet radio for quality independent musicians and music industry related businesses. Mother Hen defines herself as a nitpicking precise organized efficient behind-the-scenes support person, who attempts to put your best foot forward via all of your social media presences combined. Services include creation, maintenance and promotion via Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, ReverbNation, YouTube, Linked-In, the Blog of Your Choice, ArtistData, RadioSubmit and more ... When contacting me, please provide links to your website, YouTube, or anywhere I can hear/see both your live and recorded music. facebook.com/MotherHenPromotions @MomHen
So Blonde Management
43 Rue Cervantes, 1190 Brussels, Belgium
PH: +32-2-425-49-99
Celine Aron
info@soblondemanagement.com
www.soblondemanagement.com
I take Electronic Dance artists and DJs to the next level with my first class artist management and booking. So Blonde Management represents a wide range of successful artists from all around the World for Belgium, Benelux and Europe. facebook.com/so.mgt @soblondemgt
RAZRmusic
www.razrmusic.com
A digital music marketing firm for musicians. You have to take the stairs to be successful in today's music industry; the days of handouts are over. It takes perseverance and business acumen to separate yourself from the ninety-five of musicians who fail to achieve success. The successful five percent are constantly finding ways to grow, maintain, & monetize their fan base. If you are ready to advance your music career you need to prepare yourself for what's ahead. We aren't the record label that wants two thirds of every dime you have - we are the marketing team that indie and major musicians dream of. A razor is sharp: it is the epitome of precision. When our team designs marketing campaigns we are sharp, we are focused, and the artists' dream becomes our goal to achieve. We help you focus more on what matters the most: the music. We separate ourselves from the pack of promotion companies by focusing on the fans. Every action we take is set towards attracting new fans; quality fans that are willing to support and spend money on our brand. The same way you found our company the fans will find your music. facebook.com/RAZRofficial
Wendigo Productions NY
24 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009
PH: 212-300-4418
Rik
rocket@wendigoproductions.com
www.wendigoproductions.com
Produces live events and concerts and represents and promotes local musicians and artists in New York City. facebook.com/WendigoProductions
CIMG, LLC
119 Bowling Ave. Nashville, TN 37205-2357
Tony Bates
contact@cimgllc.com
www.cimgllc.com
We provide Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce Solutions for our clients, in addition to Artist Management and Record Label Services. We work with artists, record labels, agencies, events, and brands of all kinds that want to effectively engage their supporters and fans via social media. Considering the global marketplace and international appeal, we offer our services in several languages as well, when appropriate to meet your goals. We work mostly with Rock, Pop-Rock, Americana and Alt-Country artists. facebook.com/cimgllc
3.2 SERVICES - LABELS, DISTRIBUTORS AND ONLINE VENDORS
PNP JAZZ
822 Soeur Marie Rose #100, Terrebonne, QC J6V 1T8
PH: 438-881-3894
Perry Pansieri
contact@pnpjazz.ca
www.pnpjazz.ca
An independent record label that produces, promotes and publishes original music. PNP JAZZ promotes artists who record straight ahead Jazz, Modern Jazz, Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Easy Listening, Big Band Jazz, and blues. PNP JAZZ is not just a Jazz record label but also expands into other styles such as Folk-Jazz, Country and some elements of Pop. facebook.com/pnpjazzmusic @PNPJazz
Label Worx
C4DI, @TheDock, Queen St., Kingston Upon Hull, HU1 1UU UK
PH: +44 (0) 1482-240402
info@label-worx.com
www.label-worx.com
Offers a wide selection of services designed specifically for independent Dance Music record labels. Including digital distribution, promotion, mastering & web Services. We have grown to become a leading provider of services tailored specifically for the needs of an independent record company. We have become the Dance Music industries "Go To" company for everything from worldwide distribution, pre-release promo campaign tools, royalty management software and much more. Combining our technology & products with supreme customer service, provided by an experienced team of passionate individuals, is why both record labels and stores never hesitate to recommend us. facebook.com/LabelWorxLimited @labelworx
NEXGEN MUSIC
demos@nexgenmusicgroup.com
www.nexgenmusicgroup.com
A worldwide independent record label with more than a decade's history and recognition of delivering a distinct and pioneering sound within underground and mainstream music. If you are interested in submitting your demos for our consideration, please carefully follow these instructions and read our terms & conditions to make sure your demos are heard. NexGen Music is always looking to bring on new artists, and are interested in quality, well-produced unreleased tracks and other musical works and compositions in the following (but not limited to) genres: Drum & Bass, Bass Music, Dubstep, UK Garage, Downtempo, Nu/Future-Jazz, Chill-out, Leftfield, Trip-Hop, Minimal, Tech-House, Funky House and Deep House. We cannot release music that has been previously offered for free download, or remixes/mashups of commercial artists. We are also interested in submissions for our sound library, in which we make musical compositions available for use to clients for television, film, web, and radio via various music licensing models. Please use our DEMO SUBMISSION FORM along with the supplied uploader (note we have currently capped the upload size to 50MB). Please also follow the guidelines below (where applicable) for e-mail submissions along with your file. Files received without the additional information requested will be deleted upon arrival. When e-mailing, please enter "Demo Submission: (your artist name)" in the subject line. This is very important. You must also include the following in the body of the e-mail: Your real name, artist name, website/Soundcloud/etc., a little info about yourself: how long you've been producing, any previous releases, and other label, club or event affiliations etc., file attachments or links to an FTP download site, i.e Sendspace. We would like to hear at least 3 or 4 of your best tracks. Please make sure all files are at a minimum of 320kbps sound quality. 16B+ wav/aiff files preferred. facebook.com/nexgenrecs @NexGenMusic
SECTION FOUR: SITES WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR BAND'S MP3s
OR VIDEOS
The Bongo Boy Rock 'N' Roll TV
507 Rte. 46, Ste. A, Belvidere, NJ 07823
PH: 908-455-1576
Monique Grimme
bongoboyrecords@aol.com
www.bongoboytv.com
An unprecedented TV series that brings quality indie music videos to over 3.5 million cable subscribers in the United States. The series has placed acts on 20 television channels on publicly accessed giants such as NBC, NBC Comcast, FiOS, Time Warner Cable, RCN , AT&T and Cablevision. The show airs at prime time, 6 days a week for a total of 125 times on 20 Channels. Cities like New York and music city Nashville are only a couple of the many towns and cities which someone can watch the TV show. The focus is on educating the public about independent artists and their quest to greater success. The episode is dedicated to exposing the arts to new and old fans alike by featuring original music videos from around the world from talented indie artists. submit your OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO to our e-mail address. The Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll is on 20 Television channels, 6 days a week, 125 times in 4 weeks on prime time. Bongo Boy TV is more then a cyber channel we are real Television. If we select your submission, all submissions then must be, without exception, be accompanied by a fully completed and signed music video license agreement form and a full payment of $100.00 as a sponsorship/donation* Otherwise your video will not be aired on TV. facebook.com/bongoboytv @Bongoboyrecords
DittyTV
info@dittytv.com
www.dittytv.com
A television network that celebrates Americana and Roots style of music. Our television network features live concerts, music videos, interviews, documentaries, and more. We produce and broadcast our own live shows and feature video from a variety of passionate music inspired video producers. We are actively seeking music-related video content to include on our music network. If you've produced or own music-related video content, we'd love to broadcast it to the world! While DittyTV produces a great deal of content, we are also curating and playing music videos and other content produced by people like you. Do you want to see your original music broadcast to world? Just submit your video via out ONLINE FORM! Our staff will catalog, process, and prepare the video for broadcast. The $35 processing fee helps cover some of the costs associated with processing the actual data into our system, preparing it for broadcast (audio levels, frame rates, codecs and other boring but important stuff) and delivering it to the world. facebook.com/DittyTV @dittytv
JukeBoxAlive
311 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
PH: 828-232-0016
Will Cumberland cumberland@jukeboxalive.com
jukeboxalive.com
Our Advanced Jukebox Player protects your music from being digitally downloaded, yet allows fans to hear your music online. This creates exciting possibilities for you to present yourself to new audiences without being ripped off.
SECTION FIVE: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Flipagram
support@flipagram.com
www.flipagram.com
Everyone has stories worth telling. Create and share compelling, visual stories with the music you love. Share privately or with followers in the Flipagram community and beyond. Explore trending flipagrams to discover interesting people and stories from around the world. Flipagram in 3 easy steps: 1. Select - photos and video clips from camera roll, albums, Facebook or Instagram. 2. Create - add your favorite music, set timing, cool filters, and text to tell your story. 3. Share - on Flipagram or to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp or beyond. facebook.com/Flipagram @Flipagram
SECTION SIX: HELPFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR BAND
6.1 RESOURCES - GENERAL
EVAmore
info@evamore.co
www.evamore.co
The instant you post your upcoming event, we share it with every artist in our network who fits your criteria. Some will be based in your area. But sometimes the stars align, and you hear from a successful band who's happy to work within your budget because it fills an open day on a tour schedule. Compare the bands who respond, then book with one click. We handle contracts, payments and all the other details most normal music lovers don't want to deal with. You get to be the hero. Boom. facebook.com/evamoreco @evamoreco
Festival Network Online
PO Box 18839, Asheville, NC 28814
PH: 828-658-2779 FX: 828-645-3374
Julie Cochrane
julie@festivalnet.com
www.festivalnet.com
Lists more than 10,000 events throughout the U.S. and Canada seeking performers, from local & regional to national & international. @_festivalnet
6.2 RESOURCES - EDUCATIONAL
She Sings Out Loud (SSOL)
Emma Back
emma@emmasong.com
www.shesingsoutloud.com
Helps women performers move beyond the barriers of fear, doubt and shame that are impacting your experience of being heard and seen and keeping you stuck in a limited experience of your true creative voice and self-expression. In sacred women's community, we work to support you in embodying feminine wisdom in the creative process so you can own the stage with power and poise, courageously taking the next step to impact the world with your sound. We know you have an extraordinary gift to offer and we are here to help you discover what that is, trust it, and develop to reach your full potential as an artist committed to the transformation and healing of yourself and the world. facebook.com/shesingsoutloud
Music Marketing Manifesto Blog
John Oszajca
john@musicmarketingmanifesto.com
www.MusicMarketingManifesto.com
Advanced strategies, secrets, tactics and tips on selling your music online. @JohnOszajca
CD Baby Podcast
13909 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230
Kevin Breuner
podcast@cdbabypodcast.com
www.cdbabypodcast.com
Join CD Baby's Kevin and Chris as they discuss current music news, interview artists and industry professionals, offer tips and tricks to help today's independent musician move their career forward and much more! Interviews about how to be a successful musician without compromising your art. It's a perfect time to take advantage of the many opportunities for Do-It-Yourself artists that are springing up everywhere. @cdbaby @kbreuner
6.3 RESOURCES - TOOLS AND APPS
Label Engine
DJ Lazy Rich
support@label-engine.com
www.label-engine.com
Founded in 2008 by DJ, producer and label owner Lazy Rich, as a way of reducing the number of time consuming tasks involved in running a successful record label. Label Engine does this by providing a unique set of tools, essential for running a label, into one easy to use system. These tools cover many different aspects of label management but are divided up into six main categories: Demo Management - Finding new music, Distribution - Making your music available for sale through various online digital music outlets, Promotion - Raising public and industry awareness of your music, Accounting - Analysing royalty statements and other sources of income to provide sales reports to your artists, Publishing Services, YouTube Admin - Maximizing your music's visibility and profitability through Youtube. Over 1000 labels are now using Label Engine's management system and our rapidly expanding client base includes some of the leading Electronic music labels in the world. facebook.com/labelengine @Label_Engine
Audiokite Research
2418 Queens Plaza S. #8121, Long Island City, NY 11101
PH: 607-699-9335
PERSON
help@audiokite.com
www.audiokite.com
Helps musicians and labels test their songs against a live market of potential new fans, and receive valuable feedback to inform composition and promotion. All genres are welcome! @AudioKite
Sniply
hello@snip.ly
www.snip.ly
Sniply is a nifty tool that lets you attach your own custom message to any website on the internet. It's a popular tool for marketing since it allows you to add your own call-to-action to the content you curate and share across social media. facebook.com/sniplyapp @sniply
MyNewsletterBuilder
comments@mynewsletterbuilder.com
www.mynewsletterbuilder.com
A user-friendly, feature-rich, online newsletter management program for novices and professionals alike. facebook.com/MyNewsletterBuilder1
6.4 RESOURCES - AUDIO
Peerless Mastering
1085 Commonwealth Ave. #322, Boston, MA 02215
PH: 617-527-2200
info@peerlessmastering.com
www.peerlessmastering.com
Dedicated to providing the highest quality restoration. We offer the highest quality stereo and 5.1 pre-mastering, CD, CD Enhanced, and DVD-A authoring and full audio restoration. Our staff is exceptional at giving our clients the best quality and service, guiding them through the final phase of their sonic process with ease and expertise. We are uniquely equipped to provide the highest quality mastering available anywhere. We have the expertise, equipment, and skills to achieve the full sound potential of your album. As more and more artists are choosing to record in project and home studios, high-quality professional mastering in an acoustically accurate room has never been more important. Working at Peerless' state-of-the-art studios with our highly trained engineers, you can realize your sonic vision and make your recording sound as full, warm, punchy, and clear as possible. We will guide you through every step of this final phase of your project, and you will be truly amazed when you hear how incredible your music can sound. @PeerlessMaster
6.5 RESOURCES - ORGANIZATIONS
The Xube
www.thexube.com
We listen to all kinds of music, including music backed by major labels, but let's face it, those artists don't need much help keeping their head above the water. As a group of independent artists who understand the struggles of trying to make a living from music, we decided to get together and create The Xube. A place where we can share advice and tips to each other from our own and others' experiences. There is no one path to success but it begins with believing in your self. You do not need a major label, radio airplay or even sold out tours to make a sustainable living from music. With belief and perseverance, you will carve your own path towards success. We're just happy if we are able to help you along on that journey. facebook.com/thexube @thexube
SECTION SEVEN: THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
3 Top Factors to Get Great Gigs
by Jeri Goldstein, Performingbiz
© 2017 All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission
1. You must know what you are offering.
It's not sufficient to simply put it out there that you are an artist. It doesn't matter what type ofartist you are, whether you are a singer/songwriter,
a classical pianist, a storyteller, a dancer, an actor,a juggler, a comic, a writer or even a visual artist.You need to know what you are presenting, and the various ways you can present your artistry. The mistake I see artists make again and again is that they assume their fans and talent buyers understand what it is exactly that they are offering or selling. You will be much better off if you assume they do not understand what you offer and become more detailed in explaining and describing your offerings so they have a complete understanding what they are buying.
As a brief example of this, let's take a singer/songwriter and consider that you might do house concerts, you may offer workshops or master classes about the craft of writing. You may write about a specific subject and
can create a program around that topic that is unique to you. As a performer who desires to play festivals, you might create some festival-specific workshops that you might moderate in a multi-performer round-robin.
When you create programs, name them creatively and describe them in great detail so your potential buyers are clear about what they are getting and will be more attracted to you.
2: You must know the best presentation format for your artistry.
Let's be honest here. You might hate playing in smoky bars at 11pm. You might love it. You need to know your preferences of where you are able to present your act and your art best. When you consider all of the options available, some work for you and others do not. By being particular, you can eliminate
all the places that are not your optimum. Why suffer, when you simply can go after the right venues for you?
Make a list of your performance or presentation preferences so you may begin going after your optimum gigs instead of settling for par or below.
3: You must know and understand YOUR audience.
When asked the question, "Who would like your music or your art?" If you say, "everyone," then you are doing yourself a great disservice.
Consider the age, the socio-economic background, the location, the shopping habits and the occupations of your audience members. These factors influence your marketing content and placement, the venue of choice for your audience, the time of your performance and most importantly to your bottom line, the fees you are able to charge and get.
When you know your audience, you may discover peripheral performance opportunities hidden within the folks who attend your shows. This one benefit of knowing your audience alone, may boost your income in ways you never dreamed before. I've seen this happen often.
This week, think about your audience members and begin to view them in a new light. Create a composite of your optimum audience member including all the aspects mentioned above in # 3. This audience profile will help you determine what kinds of venues you need to go after knowing you'll find YOUR audience there.
These 3 top factors to get great gigs are the key elements of building a profitable and enjoyable career. Spend a lot of time focusing on each of them. When you get these right, your career will soar.
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Jeri Goldstein is the author of "How To Be Your Own Booking Agent The Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring 2nd Edition UPDATED". She had been an agent and artist's manager for 20 years. Currently she consults with artists, agents and managers through her consultation program Manager-In-A-Box and presents The Performing Biz, seminars and workshops at conferences, universities, for arts councils and to organizations. Her book, CD-ROM and information about her other programs are available at are available at
www.Performingbiz.com
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