How To Create A Facebook Event Invite Fans Actually RSVP ‘Yes’ To

Getting the word out about your upcoming show has never been easier thanks to social media… right? Standing out from the crowd of event invites and promotions is tough, but not. Continue reading

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5 Signs You’re Ready To Play Outside Your Hometown

As an independent band, it's important to get on the road and play in places that aren't your hometown. Even if you aren't ready to tour yet, it's a good. Continue reading

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5 Types of Artists Good Managers Will Never Work With

As a music business consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from up-and-coming artists is, "Where do I find a manager?" And every single time, I tell them, "You. Continue reading

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Seven Tips To Getting Sponsors For Your Band

Sponsorships are a mutually-beneficial relationship wherein two (or more) product-based companies market their products via the support and approval of the other. Are you networking with companies that could help. Continue reading

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Become Your Own Gig Booking Guru

Do you have trouble booking shows? Are you playing for the wrong crowds? Do you send email after email with no response? It's tough being an independent musician – booking your own. Continue reading

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5 Unlikely Networking Connections Every Musician Should Make

Guest Post by Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog The booking agent, the journalist, and the sound guy are all names that every musician should, and likely already does, have on speed dial. It's pretty much a. Continue reading

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Sonicbids Rushes To Repair Damage As Users Exit

UPDATE: Sonicbids users continue to express concern and even outrage after a rocky relaunch of the EPK and music opportunity site left many account assets unusable or seemingly deleted.  (See. Continue reading

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Sonicbids To Go Offline For “Re-launch” This Weekend

Sonicbids is "re-launching" it's platform, according to an email sent to users yesterday afternoon. The music gig and opportunity platform will go offline temporarily starting Sunday, December 8th at 11:59PM EST. There. Continue reading

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Founder Panos Panay Exits Sonicbids

(UPDATED) Thirteen years after founding Sonicbids, Panos Panay is exiting the music gig and marketing platform. The Billboard Group acquired Sonicbids in January of this year for an estimated $15 million, and. Continue reading

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Presskit.to for Music Businesses Launches With Caroline As First Client

For the last couple of months Presskit.to has been announcing a series of upgrades and improvements to their EPK service including changes of special interest to musicians. Late last week. Continue reading

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