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# How To Open For A Major Artist Or Band
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-open-for-a-major-artistband/
- Published: 2012-01-26T10:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-01-26T10:27:00.000Z
- Description: If you’re the opening act for a major artist, your music will be able to reach more fans and can help build up your career, but how do you get. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/01/how-to-open-for-a-major-artistband.html]
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- Tags: Music Think Tank, Live Show, Natalie Cheng, Opening act, Performance, Simon Tam, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:55

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If you’re the opening act for a major artist, your music will be able to reach more fans and can help build up your career, but how do you get that coveted spot? On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-open-for-a-major-artistband.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Simon Tam** talks about ways to get a chance to open for artists.

“Part of getting this **great buzz** about your music is getting into local press or radio stations (usually with the help of a publicist), being proactive about promoting your shows, and demonstrating that you’d make a good fit for the show.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-open-for-a-major-artistband.html?ref=hypebot.com))