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How to deal with (and prevent) hearing loss as an audio professional

From musicians to producers, all working audio professionals run a high risk of hearing damage and permanent hearing loss. Here we a look a few important rules for keeping your. Continue reading

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Booking shows, safety, and live streaming as live music makes its comeback

With restrictions beginning to ease, a bloodied live music industry is starting to get back on its feet. That said, a lot has changed permanently in the last year. Guest. Continue reading

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NIVA, NITO Share Free Reopening Checklist For Live Entertainment Industry

With COVID cases falling and vaccinations increasing, the excitement continues to grow for the return of live music. In an effort to facilitate this safely, a coalition of lice music. Continue reading

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How do you promote a music tour in 2021?

With new tours, festivals, and events being announced what seems like daily, it’s important to remember that we’re still communicating through an active crisis. Promoting a tour has always been. Continue reading

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COVID-Proofing Your Venue

While anything resembling a normal live show is still a distant pin-prick on the horizon, the information and science we have gathered surrounding the coronavirus means that, with proper precaution,. Continue reading

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Staying Safe As A Touring Musician

While touring of any kind remains off the table for artists across the board, it’s important to remember that, even in non-pandemic times, life on the road can be hazardous.. Continue reading

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Remember Touring? How To Safe On The Road

Touring is virtually impossible at the moment owing to safety concerns for both audience and band, but even in non-pandemic circumstances, a life on the road carries with it a. Continue reading

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How To Stay Safe On Tour

While tours remain (for now) a dream of the future, this downtime presents a great opportunity to plan for your next set of shows. Here we look some key advice. Continue reading

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Keeping Your Instruments Safe From Theft

As a musician, some of your most valuable assets are your instruments and musical gear, all of which are potential targets for theft. The risk of having your equipment stolen. Continue reading

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Winter Touring Safety & Etiquette For Artists On The Road

Touring season doesn’t end when summer does, but hitting the road in winter time, as rewarding and fun as it can be, brings with a variety of challenges that simply. Continue reading

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