how do you throw a successful gig.?
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well.. i would think a successful gig wouldn't have police called to it.. one thing u need to do is promote it! promote it like mad! make sure everyone know about it, and wants to go! you also need to make sure that the band's stage presence is awesome, that people are into it, and enjoy it... its not an easy thing to do, but it is possible to throw a successful gig
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Find out what your local venues are, and talk to the managers. Always treat them with respect, because they make the decisions. Also, consider non-traditional venues, like the local community college or city parks.\n\nAnd once you have a venue, call the radio stations in the town and see if their program managers are interested in teaming up with you. Offer them exclusive coverage and backstage passes, etc. for the event - they are more likely to team up with you if there is something in it for their listeners.
355226
Here is an idea that you can try:\n\nActually you could be your own Music Store/Album Label.\n\nGet yourself a website (I do design them by the way) and then host music from your local bands in the area.  Let the PEOPLE decide who is good, not some hollywood executive.\n\nThen let it grow!\n\nHolla!
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It works best if you have a group of friends that like similar music, and play a variety of guitars and other instruments. Then practice like crazy. Do your best to write your own music. Then, once you have worked out several songs, make a small but good recording. Take it to all your local bars and coffeehouses that accept bands. Press packs are good, and they include a band bio, details on members, a demo CD, etc. They are good to send to local radio stations and big name venues. Log on the MySpace.com and make yourself an account. Look for local bands you'd like to play with and send them a message. I hope all this helps you.
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How to become successful lol.
718339
Be on TIme\nDress professionaly\nDo your work as told...\nBe organized and motivated\nBe creative, if you think something can be done in a more affective way... give suggestions.\nAlways be honest and humble... your hard work will pay off and someone will notice! best of luck
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print a nice resume and make a lost of copies.\ndress nice\narrive when it starts\nbe yourself
500769
Getting into the entertainment business requires  persistence.  You might have to do some free shows in the beginning just to get your name out there.  You may even have to do some pretty "out there" publicity stunts as well.  This way you will get noticed.  Talent is very important.  If you have what it takes to measure up to the ones that have already succeeded then you are half way there.  The rest is all about marketing yourself.  It also helps ALOT if you have some good connections and friends in high places.  They can help you get the "good" gigs.  I am assuming you are interested in becoming a performer of sorts.  I am a musician and I have been in the entertainment business for 10 years.  It is great fun but still has not paid the bills.  I am always looking for that big BREAK.  I do believe that it will come.  My love for music is so strong that it keeps me in the "game".
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i'm in the same posistion! my band need's a drummer! anywho,\n  you can start by putting in add in the job section in you local newspaper, your town, and the next town closest to you. and if you are in school, college, high school, exc..you can post flyers or something like that.
691483
You gotta put something together first like a demo showcasing your talent.Enter local competitions and talent shows.
102193
find a very good vocalist. \ngood musicians come in handy. \nlist down all songs you know well.\npractice simple 3 chord songs first. \nlearn the basic, bass, guitar, drums and piano.\nwatch gigs more often.
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Depends on the producer. First, heres some advice. Dont expect a label or a top name artist or a studio to just pick you up straight away. You gotta work for it. You gotta prove yourself in some way before anyone will give you a shot. If you have your own recording gear then thats first step on the ladder. Find yourself some fresh talent from the underground and work with them to make a CD. Dont ask for payment or anything though. Do it purely for the experience and the mark on your CV. Work like this. Before very long, if youre good at it, youll have a list of people youve worked with and the CDs youve produced to back it up. Im doing the same thing as a community music project. Kinda like pop idol without the scams, slagging matches and rip ofs. Use your head. Force dont work in this field. You gotta go around the obstacles and not charge into them hoping to go through them. Build yourself a portfolio and start approaching ever more successful artists. Then when the time comes you can demo yourself to a higher up company or artist. Peace.
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Establish a company (incorporate) and put together a business plan for investors.  It will take a few weeks, but it is very, very legit and if you are serious (and talented), you may find investors.  If you already have demo's, go to music industry executives for critical reviews before trying to find investors.
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register & join in the fun. \n\ngood luck.
1152582
Like any biz, convince people are bigger and more important than you actually are. Dont claim to be start up.  Play well off and confident and it will pay off
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Play as many shows as possible, get a following.  Labels want to sign someone who can sell CDs so make sure you have a crowd to sell them to.  Get your name out there with websites and merch.  Send one-sheets and press kits to labels that cater to your genre.
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You need to record a demo, then start getting them out to promoters...like myself :) You will start receiving constructive criticism on the areas you need to improve and also on the areas that you excel in.  Make the demos and either submit them to our site (souled out music) or other music related sites which include TAXI, SONICBIDS, PURE VOLUME...NEVER LET GO OF YOUR DREAM, JUST KEEP WORKING AT IT!