Gigs

So I’m in a band and we need gigs! I’ve done a few but it’s hard work trying to get more booked… how do I go about it? I was thinking maybe a booking agent but I can’t find any :-/

Help!

Okay. My friend is a booking guy for a club and I got some good tips from him a while back. First, you send an email. Here is the format you should do.
Dear Bob (you DO NOT want to say dear booking guy, do a little research and find their name)
We are The Band Name, an alternative rock band looking to expand our fanbase into new York city. (a little info about you and why you want to play where you want. 1-2 sentences)
We have previously played a few shows in our hometown of blahblahblah and have consistently brought in crowds of 50-60 people. (say where you’ve played and how many people you’ve brought in, round up a little. Say if you’ve been bringing in 40-50 say 50-60)
You can listen to our music at www.thebandname.com
(post ONE link that is your main one, and if it can be avoided, DO NOT post a myspace link. If that is all you have it’s ok. It is even better if you have your own website)
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
The Band Name

Www.thebandname.com
Www.bandcamp.com
Www.myspace.com
Www.Facebook.com

(list ALL websites you have)

Then, wait for a response. You may be asked to play weekday shows at first, but you always have to start at the bottom.

I am a solo artist trying to get my name out to the people. I just wanna know, how do I find gigs for myself to play. I have NO connections in the business and I am NOT comfortable with Battle of the Bands. Is there anywhere online I can find gigs.

The best place for solo artists to start out is at open mics, usually the people are nice and a lot of people attend them. They’re the easiest and best way.

I live in London and between Sunday 21st August and Sunday 28th have the Italian rock band Sexual Disorders staying with me. I am looking for gigs for them near to London if possible. Can anyone help with suggestions?

Contact small music venues in London that play unsigned bands and pay for a night. Ask other similar unsigned bands if they’d like a slot. Make sure one of them can provide backline (cabs, heads, drum kit and breakables.) Make a poster and stick it up around London, and make an event for it on facebook. Make sure you know someone who can charge door money (if the venue allows you to charge.) The venue should provide a sound technician but if not then you’ll need to find one.

when i was there yesterday there was a line for competition winners then another one? did the security let in people who hadn’t won tickets to try and fill the space. on my ticket it said if you arrive after 8 your entrance is not guaranteed, so does this mean they let in people that were waiting without a ticket? did anyone get in this way because i was thinking about trying it tomorrow?

Yes.
That seems like what he meant.

A friend has asked my advice on a band similar to Muddle Of Mudd or Staind playing at a specific venue, here are the upcoming bands playing there this year…
http://www.rock-city.co.uk/gig-guide

I’m not really sure as i don’t know alot about that type of music, but i was thinking maybe Skin or Dangerous!

What would you suggest?

Anvil

I’m joining a band that tours. It’s a 4-piece. I’m playing bass and possibly back-up vocals. How do bands typically split gig money? How much can I expect to make for my portion?

These are questions you should really be asking your bandmates. Every band has the right to decide how they want to split the money on gigs.

The band can either get a cut of the door or can be paid a flat rate. The money is usually divided up after expenses (agent’s fees/promotion costs, transportation costs, and road crew-if any). CD sales are usually divided equally between the members that paid to get the music recorded and published.

Just came back from Download Festival. Managed to took many photos, and many people said to me that i should try send couple of my pictures to music magazines. Apparently few of them are very good in people opinion. You know – good for an amateur with a compact Nikon camera I’m not really satisfied of any pic, but i decided maybe i should try if so many people said I have a bit of talent Could anyone help please ?

Rolling Stone… I can’t think of any other music magazines, though there probably are some.

My Chemcial Romance are doing a free show 9th of July and it says apply for tickets on the website but I can’t find where to go so can someone help me please? http://www.itunesfestival.com/

http://www.itunesfestival.com/gb/lineup
Check MCR
Click apply now and apply.
Hope this helped