How to balance virtual and in-person events to engage more fans
Marissa Smith, head of the Virtual Appearance group at talent agency WME, embraced online engagement opportunities for fans and artists during the pandemic. Now she thinks in-person and virtual events. Continue reading
4 techniques for dealing with nerves at post-lockdown shows
Even as venues across the country are once again open, and artists are beginning to tentatively embark on small tours, the pandemic remains a persistent threat, bringing with it no. Continue reading
Booking shows, safety, and live streaming as live music makes its comeback
With restrictions beginning to ease, a bloodied live music industry is starting to get back on its feet. That said, a lot has changed permanently in the last year. Guest. Continue reading
How to hire a booking agent
Behind every major successful musician is a booking agent, tackling the logistics of getting you the shows you want to play. Here, we guide you through the process of getting. Continue reading
If You Perform Live, You’re Probably Not Getting Paid Royalties That You Deserve
For many artists, touring is one of the primary ways in which they maintain a living as a musician, making it that much more troubling to learn that many artists. Continue reading
How To Spend Less, But Sell More Tickets
While every artist and promotor wants sold out shows, pouring endless amounts of money into every aspect of marketing isn't usually an option for the typical musician. This piece looks. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: The Viral Power of Fan Communication and more
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Simon Tam: New Ways to Think About Facebook Timeline for Bands Alex Hoffman: The Viral Power of Fan Communication: A Case Study On. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Five Bucks & Much More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Scott Honsberger: Five Bucks Adam Bernard: Fan Friction – How The Internet is Failing Artists by Adam Bernard Daren Smith: How To Sound. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Facebook’s Timeline & More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Bas Grasmayer: The Next Music Format Case-Study: Twisted Music Dave Cool: The Four P’s of Playing Live Shows: Promotion Brian Thompson: The Twitter. Continue reading
10 Things Bands Can Do To Book More Live Shows
Looking to play more live shows? On our Music Think Tank blog, Chris Bracco gives 10 things you can do to get more gigs. Things such as creating a YouTube. Continue reading
