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7 Reasons You’re Not Getting The Gigs You Want
If you’ve been chasing gigs for a while but with limited success. it may be time to re-evaluate your entire approach and presentation. One or more of these could be the problem.
5 Things Booking Agents Want From You
Some agents will require that you build a demand for your live show. However, you can pursue agents who represent soft-ticket gigs (venues that already have an audience and just need a great entertainer). A strong and appropriate promo video, pictures etc. If you’re going after theater gigs, your promo should be shot in a…
7 Questions To Ask To Find The Right Gigs and Increase Your Income
© 2017 Vinny Ribas Every day I am approached by artists who are playing gigs that are not perfect for them. It could be because they have to change their show for the venue, the money is too low or even non-existent and more. So here is a little guideline to help you determine which gigs you should be…
10 Possible Reasons You’re Not Getting The Gigs You Want
Every artist has that group of gigs that they have tried and tried to book but to no avail. Here are some of the reasons why you may be losing those gigs to others.
Questions Artists Must Know The Answers To Before Calling For A Gig
© 2014 Vinny Ribas Before you make a call for another gig, be sure you have all of these answers ready. It will show that you are a professional who takes care of business.[private_member] How much do you charge? You’ll look like an amateur if you fumble over this. Know your rates for one or…
12 Keys To Getting Booked Back Into A Venue
© 2014 Vinny Ribas Even if your act is far superior to and draws far more fans than other acts that perform at a particular venue, you need to give yourself every edge you possible can to ensure being booked back. Every manager has his own ideas of what he or she expects and needs from an…
10 Tips For Getting The Gigs You Really Want
by Vinny Ribas Every artist has their list of ‘dream gigs’ that they’d really like to play. Here are some tips for getting those gigs. Work your way up to the gig. Start playing smaller venues with similar crowds. Leverage your successes there to sell your act to your target venue. Study everything about your…
10 Ways To Land More Gigs
These days many artists are struggling to get as many gigs as they need, and especially to get them at the rate of pay they need. Here are a few suggestions for filling your calendar. These particular ideas may not fit you perfectly, If not, just be aware of the creative ways you can increase…
3 Strategies For Getting Gigs
© 2013 Vinny Ribas The number of well-paying gigs seems to be getting smaller. That is why every artist needs to realize that there are 3 different strategies that he or she can use to fill the calendar. The first and most obvious is to try to get gigs that already exist. An example of this…
Where To Play If You Don’t Have A Following
© 2015 Vinny Ribas One of the biggest challenges that new artists face is that they don’t have strong following yet. Most venues like to hire acts that can bring in new fans. The same often holds true for bands who are trying to tour but don’t have following in all of the cities that…