Letting People Know You Have a Band For Hire
A great way to make a little money and get yourself noticed is to make your band for hire. This can also keep your band from going stale with nothing but rehearsals all the time, and can also let you know what songs work for you and what songs don’t. Going out on gigs is also a great way to get a bigger fan base.
So how do you go about getting those gigs? Like any business or organisation you need to promote yourself. The internet is quite good at helping you achieve this. Start by using the search engines and type something into the search box like, ‘band for hire’ and see what this yields.
Think about the people who might be looking for a band for hire. Weddings and birthdays always seem to need a band, but so might a corporate event, a club, or a nursing home, especially for the holidays. Once you know who is hiring, you now need to know how to get their attention.
Many bands put up a webpage, or list themselves with facebook or myspace which lets people listen to your music and get a sense of who you are.
However, many people looking to hire a band aren’t likely to spend hours on the web. They want something quicker, so think about putting up fliers, and making sample CDs or DVDs with your music to show off what you and your band can do. Don’t forget to include contact information so they can get in touch with you.
Have you also considered using an agent? They do take a percentage of your earning but it may be worth it if they bring your band in gigs.
So, now that you’re a band for hire, there’s just one last thing to consider. How do you feel about travel? The more cities you play in the more people will be able to hear your music.
When you’re playing gigs, remember that some will pay better than others. Weddings may pay more money than a club, but performing in a club, even for a small amount, might be better for your band. Weddings and birthday parties will also restrict what songs you can play while a club will give you a chance to perform new songs and see how people react to your music.
Travelling further a field? All good bands for hire do this when the money offered is good. Generally speaking the money will be better and it will be playing to a bigger venue rather than a pub.
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