How to Land Opening Slots for Bigger Artists
How independent artists can land opening slots for bigger artists and make the most of the opportunity to win new fans.
How to Get Booked at Music Festivals
How independent artists can get booked at music festivals, from building a live track record to applying early and working with bookers.
How to Work With a Booking Agent
What booking agents do, when artists are ready for one, how agents are typically paid, and how to build a strong relationship with your agent.
How to Plan a Mini Tour as an Independent Artist
How independent artists can plan a mini tour, from choosing cities and booking venues to budgeting, promotion, and selling merch on the road.
How to Set Your Rates for Features and Performances
How independent artists can set fair rates for features and performances based on demand, costs, value, and market research.
How to Overcome Stage Fright as a Performing Artist
Practical ways performing artists can manage stage fright, from preparation and breathing techniques to reframing nerves as energy.
How to Improve Your Stage Presence and Own the Crowd
How to improve your stage presence with rehearsal, crowd interaction, movement, confidence, and planning, so every show builds fans.
How to Build a Live Set List That Keeps the Energy Up
How to build a live set list that flows, with strong openers and closers, energy pacing, transitions, and room for crowd moments.
Why Live Shows Matter More Than Ever for Independent Artists
Why live performance has become one of the most important income and fan-building tools for independent artists, and how to make shows pay off.
How to Get Your Shows Listed on Spotify and Concert Apps
How independent artists can get concerts listed on Spotify and other apps through ticketing and listing partners like Bandsintown so fans see your shows.