Tag Archives: gigs
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.
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.
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…
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…
50 Reasons People May Not Be Coming To Your Shows
© 2010 Vinny Ribas The income for most indie artists comes from gigging and selling CDs/merchandise at those gigs. So if you are having trouble drawing people to your shows, the problem may be one or more of the reasons listed below. Be honest as you evaluate where you stand in each of these…
Making Every Gig a Great Gig
© 2010 Vinny Ribas Have you ever played a 4-hr. gig that seemed to last 10 hrs? Have you ever been in a venue where you were completely ignored? Have you ever had the feeling that you really weren’t the right act for the room? Would it surprise you to know that even superstars have…