#MUSICIANS: 5 things you need to say no to
Whether it’s time, money, or both, you have a finite number of resources available to you as an artist, meaning not every “opportunity” is one you should necessarily say yes. Continue reading
UK strikes deal allowing artists to tour EU without a visa
Thanks to a new deal struck between the UK and EU member nations, UK musicians will once again be able to participate in “short-term” tours in nineteen of the European. 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
Designing a music venue for accessibility
Music is a gift you should be able to share with everyone! For venues, that means creating a space that’s accessible to any and all comers. Here, we look at. Continue reading
Guide to finding a booking agent as an independent musician
As an independent artist the idea of booking your own shows in addition to everything else can feel overwhelming – fortunately, there’s someone out there who can take care of. Continue reading
13 rules for touring in a van: A Musician’s Guide
Concerts are back and a van can be one of the best modes of touring transport. If you follow these rules, your time on the road will be a more. Continue reading
3 tips for easing back into DIY touring post-pandemic
If you’re a DIY artist responsible for setting up your own tours, your job has become a lot harder. Even with the crisis seemingly waning, life on the road post-pandemic. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to surviving the touring lifestyle
Whether it’s your first or 100th time, going on tour can be an exciting time in a musician’s life. That said, it can also be incredibly rigorous and exhausting, and. Continue reading
Why resilience is so important for musicians
Despite an abundance of exciting new music, these are tough times for artists trying to make in an industry that has never been particularly forgiving. Here, Patrick McGuire explains why. Continue reading
4 lessons artists must learn from the pandemic
With concerts and festivals poised to return, it’s important that bands and artists not forget the tough lessons taught to them by a year spent in isolation. Guest post by. Continue reading
