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…
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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 …
Prep-List for music showcases
Music showcases are a great way of displaying raw talent and repertoire strength. Often the settings vary greatly. You can be lucky and play in front …
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 vital pointers on using live backing tracks
Reflecting a music production on the live-level is a challenging thing. There’s a thin line between creating a tasty live-set and overloading a …
5 biggest support tour mistakes
Going on support tour can generate loads of response and great positive reinforcement on various channels. If you play it right, you collect new suppo…
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…
Hitting it big and loud – How to convert big live gigs into social media engagement
Big live gigs are a great opportunity for converting vast amounts of the audience to online traction. I’ve gathered some ideas on how to push yo…
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 …
