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3 Ways A Mailing List Can Turn Out Fans To Your Show

Source: HypeBot
July 20, 2019

Getting people to actually show up at your show can be exhausting, and if you've been at the DIY artist thing for awhile, chances are you've given most attendance tactics a try, from social media blasts to old school postering. At the end of the day, however, the mailing list is the most likely to get potential concert goers off the couch and out of the house. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of the Symphonic Blog Getting people out to ...

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How To Book Increasingly Larger Shows Over Time

Source: HypeBot
July 19, 2019

Despite how good they may be as performers, many bands struggle with making the transition from playing tiny clubs to large rooms on sought after bills, but toiling away in obscurity can be detrimental to an artist's career, and their moral. Here we look at how to expedite the transition to bigger, fuller venues. Guest post by Evan Zwisler of Soundfly's Flypaper Far too many first-rate bands can’t seem to make the leap from playing great shows in smaller clubs to playing ...

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Building Your Artist Development Team: The Music Producer

Source: HypeBot
July 19, 2019

In this second part of a series on artist development and establishing an effective team, Camille Barbone delves into the role of the music producer, including how to find one, what their responsibilities are, and how to work with one. Guest post by Camille Barbone of the Symphonic Blog Part 2 of our Artist Development Series In the first installment of this series, we established the function and importance of creating an artist development team for individuals aspiring to a successful ...

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Are You Creating A Record No One Will Hear?

Source: HypeBot
July 17, 2019

After pouring your sweat, tears, and of course money into an album, you're likely going to want someone to actually listen- unfortunately, there are a number of all too common blunders artists often making leading up to the release process which can limit your audience to just a handful of listeners. Guest post Janelle Rogers of Soundfly's Flypaper You’re really proud of the record you’ve just made, and you think people would like it if they heard it. In fact, ...

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FREE REPORT: Independent Artists In The Age of Empowerment [Mark Mulligan]

Source: HypeBot
July 13, 2019

Digital music distributor Amuse and consultancy MIDiA have partnered to release Independent Artists: The Age of Empowerment, a free report that shows the growing power and potential of independent artists- artists how are growing a substantial career without the help of a record label. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry blog MIDiA is proud to announce an exclusive new report in conjunction with Amuse – Independent Artists: The Age of Empowerment. The report is based on a global ...

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Music Internships: How To Land Your Dream Job

Source: HypeBot
July 12, 2019

To get anywhere in the music industry, everyone needs a launching point, and internships can provide a great opportunity for industry hopefuls to get their toe in the door and begin a lengthy and promising career in the music business. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Everyone has to start somewhere. Music internships can open doors and lay the foundation for a career in entertainment that last a lifetime. There are a million paths to success in the music ...

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YouTube Live Streaming: A Quick Guide

Source: HypeBot
July 12, 2019

YouTube has a vast assortment of tools which artists can utilize when looking to connect with fans. Here we explore YouTube Live, a feature which allows you to engage with viewers in real time, through a medium which is only expected to rise in popularity moving forward. Guest post Vince Seibert of The Orchard's The Daily Rind YouTube is full of valuable tools creators can use in order to reach their audience. We’re here to tell you about another great ...

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6 Things Every Crowdfunding Campaign Needs To Be Successful

Source: HypeBot
July 11, 2019

In the wake of PledgeMusic's recent historic trainwreck, trust in crowdfunding platforms has sunk to an all-time low. In spite of this recent challenge, however, crowdfunding remains a very much viable avenue for artists looking to fundraise for a project or tour, provided their campaign has all the necessary elements. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper Trust in crowdfunding platforms is at an all-time low these days considering the historic melt-down of PledgeMusic recently. But that doesn’t mean crowdfunding in general ...

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