Would You Play This Unpaid Gig In Front of 1,000+ People?
We recently caught this gig posting on Craigslist. Would you play it? ... Read More...
Helpful Advice For Touring and performing musicians
Wanted: Drummer for International Rock Band. Salary: $92,000…
This week, a truly unusual ad appeared in the Guardian's media section. Why is this strange?
It's an ad for a drummer/vocalist for an internationally renowned rock band. Since when does such a band need to ... Read More...
How to De-Risk Your Tour and Lower the Threat of Scalping…
Do you have a wish list of artists you'd like to see playing your town? Well, soon Songkick's crowd-funding service, Detour, could make those wishes come true. And, assist artists to build smarter tours that ... Read More...
The 20 Most Profitable Pieces of Merch…
Here's a detailed breakdown of the twenty most profitable merchandising items - pound for pound - based on average costs and expected retail price tags. The data comes from top merchandising provider Jakprints,... Read More...
So I Just Showed Up for a Gig. And This Happens, Again…
But why does this always happen? Is it the result of a decade of free music, or are musicians just lousy negotiators? Or, is it just that there's always a band ready to play for free, just for the exposure? ... Read More...