Almost every artist and performer dreams of going on tour. In addition to be a fun and life changing experience, touring can also be a great way to gain exposure and showcase your music for potential fans. Unfortunately, as with so many things, touring costs money. Here we look at some techniques for raising the funds needed to embark on a tour.
In this most recent post to MusicThinkTank, contributor Magnolia Potter shares three keys ways artists can pull together the necessary funds to pay for a tour.
“Offer music lessons to kids, or start marketing your music online to make more money. You can even play more local gigs like coffee shops and bars to make extra cash. In some cases, you might be able to hop on tour with other musicians as an accompanist or background singer. Not only will it help to pay the bills, but any exposure is good exposure. “
