How to Choose A Wedding DJ
How to Choose a Wedding DJ. A good party has good music, you must know how to hire the right DJ. Check out these 7 hot tips for hiring a Wedding DJ. Are they a Professional DJ or a Bedroom DJ? Should you hire a friend to be your DJ? Friends often offer to help. There […]
The secret to getting a lot of gigs.
The secret to getting a lot of gigs. Okay so what might be the secret to getting lots of gigs ? This blog is for artists, musicians more so than venues or people wanting to book music. Why do some musicians get more gigs than others? Why do some artists make a lot more money […]
Does it cost more to book a band through an agent?
Does it really cost more to book a band through an agent? Yes, of course it does, you are paying an agents fee. Of course booking a band directly is cheaper. So why would you pay extra to an agent for a service such as booking a band? Probably for the exact same reason […]
How to make income from covers music
Tips for covers musicians to make more income. This is a blog for covers musicians on how to earn more from playing covers. I live in Sydney NSW, Australia and make a 6 figure income from playing covers. I do Solo, Duo and band work. I could do as much of those 3 formats (solo-duo-band) […]
Setting up live party music
How to make the most income from playing covers music. Tips for covers musicians to make more income. This is a blog for covers musicians on how to earn more from playing covers. I live in Sydney NSW, Australia and make a 6 figure income from playing covers. I do Solo, Duo and band work. […]
Live music for a 21st
Late Notice Booking Sandra Spiteri was referred to us by one of our musicians Alexie Pigot for live music for a 21st. Sandra has to cancel Alexie due to covid. She came to us with fairly short notice as she suddenly saw an opportunity to hold her sons 21st birthday and Alexie was no longer […]
Talent v Professionalism
Talent v professionalism, which is more important? Senior to competence & talent is one’s own choice to be professional / reliable. Skill level, age, looks may have something to do with your actual product on stage. But a very sexy, young, totally talented – unreliable, pain in the arse, apathetic, poorly dressed, grumpy act won’t […]
Professionalism & reliability
Professionalism & reliability…… Yup this is above talent ….. Professionalism – speak, act, dress and project yourself to agents and clients and public is a cheerful polite and professional way. This seems like common sense but common sense ain’t that common. The number of problems i’ve dealt with as an agent resulting from poor handlings of […]
Tips for Venues – 6
CHECKLIST TIPS BEFORE LIVE MUSIC CAN THRIVE ….. Really obvious Common Sense points – you probably already know….but common sense ain’t that common…. 6. Exactly what type of clients do you want in your venue? Who are you targeting?What demographic? Why?Who spent the most ?Is that demographic viable long term? Identify your venue’s demographic Daytime trade v Night time […]
Tip For Venues – 5
Best events for Venues – 7 actual events or types of Entertainment that are proven to pull spending customers to your venue Book trending facebook artists What are the vest events for venues – Obviously facebook is followed by the younger generations so you can look to book younger acts – comedians or artists that […]
Tips for Venues – 4
Over the next few weeks I’ll be sending these great FREE TIPS on how to set up a venue for Live Music. This is about Venue Promotion. CHECKLIST BEFORE LIVE MUSIC CAN THRIVE ….. Really obvious Common Sense points – you probably already know….but common sense ain’t that common…. 2 types of Patronage Natural Patronage – Is a venue that has many […]
Tips for Venues – 3
3. Effective Staff & Courteous Staff attitude A MUSIC VENUE that wants patrons to have a pleasant experience and a pleasant memory of a time spent at their venue must have friendly staff. Staff attitude is vital. Only hire staff who have upbeat personalities and are service oriented and LIKE & SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC. DID YOU KNOW THAT […]
Tips for Venues – 2
CHECKLIST BEFORE LIVE MUSIC CAN THRIVE ….. Really obvious Common Sense points – you probably already know….but common sense ain’t that common….this is about quality food. 2. Provide Fantastic Food LIVE MUSIC in a venue attracts PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO WATCH LIVE MUSIC. QUALITY FOOD attracts EVERY KIND OF PUBLIC. Not everyone digs LIVE MUSIC or even DRINKING or GAMING. But EVERYONE […]
Tips for Venues – 1
CHECKLIST TIPS BEFORE LIVE MUSIC CAN THRIVE ….. Really obvious Common Sense points – you probably already know….but common sense ain’t that common…. 1. Clean Safe Venue – A female friendly venue People will visit any venue ONCE. What makes them return again is the positive experience they had? Yobbo / tradies crowd – may […]