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05 July 2012

Why do people go to gigs by unsigned and obscure bands?

Who are those people who go to see bands at “unsigned nights”? It is very rarely someone who happens to be passing by a venue and just pops in (especially if there is an admission fee). So who will be at your first few gigs? Friends and family of your band members – Phone them, [...]

15 December 2010

What happens when the audience hate you?

Unfortunately not everyone is going to like what you do. For every major band there are legions of people who think they are rubbish. This is a strength. If you can get people to react (positive or otherwise) when they see  you, you have more chance of them remembering you. Some people will look out [...]

15 November 2010

What bands need to agree upon before playing gigs

When you start a band often the last thing you think of is where you will be in a few months, let alone three years time. But what happens if you get offered a 3 month tour or record deal, will everyone be willing to quit their day job or leave their family behind? Its [...]

15 October 2010

How to get the most from open mic nights

Some people think open mic nights are a waste of time, some say its close to karaoke, but they can be really useful to gain experience of live performance and make new contacts.  Check the Liveunsigned.com listings for open mics in your area, its well worth giving it a go. Most people think of open [...]

08 October 2010

10 ideas for gigs in unusual places

Are you bored of playing the same local venues as everybody else? Looking for a way of getting press by doing something special? Here are some places you can play that are unusual and interesting both for musicians and audiences. Get people talking and make things interesting (some of these ideas may require approval by [...]