Successful Performing Artist – The 20 Things you Need to Know
As a “performing artist”, you want to come across to your audience and other music business professionals as being reliable, and professional in your work.
To do this, it is important to maintain a business ATTITUDE throughout all your stage shows, and when communicating with venue owners and staff.
1. Where possible, issue written contracts or letters of agreement in advance. Check with your employer or agent the week before the show, to make sure no details have changed.
2. If you are booked to play at a venue that you’ve not been to before, try and visit on another band night before your gig. This will enable you to check access for the equipment; where the stage or playing area is located; where to position your mixing desk and speakers; whether your cables need to be flown over fire exits; what volume levels are tolerated, and what kinds of music the regulars enjoy most.
3. Always arrive at the venue in plenty of time to complete a full soundcheck BEFORE the public arrive.
4. Always carry spares of things like...
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