Working with a booker and live professionals can involve a minefield of decisions. And while most artists WANT to work and collaborate with hired guns…
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Distilling the Magic of Live Off-Days
More often than not, live-off days are the result of minor gaps in a given booking schedule. Some musicians use these days to work on various adjustme…
Here’s Why Being on Time Matters, Musically
Apart from musical time feel, which undoubtedly has to live up to certain standards, being on time, in general, is an often overlooked but imm…
Hidden Champions of Live Music Production
Setting up and planning a live music production can and should turn into a routine endeavour. Especially in terms of professionalism and workflow. The…
4 Ways to Charm Your Tour Manager
There are various types of tour managers, and most of them have their own unique ways of approaching live music productions. Some lean towards being t…
The magic of festival opening slots
Festival season is right around the corner so we put together a few pointers that will help you to embrace the magic of festival opening slots. Music …
Getting ready for the perfect live radio session
Performing on live radio can be a stunning experience. The immediacy of the moment is exhilarating, and the setting can give you a helpful adrenalin b…
Basic pointers on international gigs
First of all: International gigs are exciting endeavors for all D.I.Y. Musicians. You’ll dive into numerous situations and cultural/linguistic c…
5 pointers that will win the heart of every live technician
There are two scenarios – either you bring your own hired pro, or you work with the house technician. In both cases, there are ways to prep for the gi…
Dealing with conflicts on tour – step by step
Going on tour means spending loads amount of time with the same crew, often running through the same routines without a lot of room for headspace and …