Sell Out? Merchandising

How much is selling out worth?
 
One of the best ways for a band to make money is through the different forms of merchandise that they can sell and there is no doubt that this is a popular way for fans to show that they like the band. With a huge range of products they can [...]

Momentum – keep on rock ‘n roll’n

 
If things are going well with the band, that is the time to press on and make more plans. If you are writing new songs and they sound great, make sure you get them recorded and then see if you have any more new tracks up your sleeve. If the band has played one or [...]

Flexibility

Flexibility is the way forward for a band.
 
While it is good for a band to get to a level where they are comfortable with their material they should always be able to change things around. Even if just to avoid boredom and complacency creeping in, a band should be open to change. This can come [...]

Confidence

Having confidence can make all the difference for a band.
 
Being in a band can sometimes stretch you beyond your comfort zone. You always have to meet and impress new people.  In a way you are always being judged and compared to others and there is always going to be someone with a comment on how [...]

Groupie Temptation

Groupie or mate? The choice is yours!
 
Being in a band is always a great way to meet members of the opposite sex and if many musicians were being truthful, this would be a key reason for them joining a band. Tales of sex, drugs and rock n roll have been around for so long that [...]

Prepare to Succeed

Fail to prepare and then you prepare to fail.
 
When you get ready for a gig or a band practice, how much preparation do you put into it? You may think that having your guitar or drum kit is enough to see you through but is that enough. If everything goes smoothly then it ill be [...]

People Person of the Group

Do you have a people person in your midst?
 
If being in a band was just about making music it would be much easier for most people but there has to be an element of meeting people with it. There are many jobs where they will specifically ask for a “people person”. Each band needs someone [...]

Adaptability

Can you bring a range of skills to your band?
 
Sometimes being in a band is about compromise and working with others and not always doing what is best for you. Many people dream of being a lead guitarist and wowing people with riffs and licks but a band usually has just one space for a [...]

Are you prepared for emergencies?

 As a band, do you have a shared fund or a kitty that everyone puts money into?
 
Being in a band can be a costly business and many people will think that they spend enough money as it is but putting a little bit aside can help in emergencies or to give the band a [...]

What is your Motivation?

Is music your motivation?
 
When you get out of bed each morning, what is your motivation? You could spend all day there but obviously something has made you decide to get out and face the world. It could be money from the job, it could be seeing other people, it could even be that you really [...]