Gigging thing - opinions, please!
Apr. 14th, 2004 10:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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diffrentcolours for poaching the title...)
There's been a fair bit of debate about gigs and promoters elsewhere on LJ today - mostly about a specific incident, but with some discussion of what should be expected/provided, good practice and all that sort of thing.
And thinking about it, there are a few musical and promotery types reading this journal. So...
What advice should be in a FAQ/guide for first time gig promoters?
Or, from the other point of view, for new bands who are about to start playing gigs?
Edit: actually, there seems to be a very decent take on the band's checklist here. Which the gigging thing lyrics indirectly reminded me of... :)
diffrentcolours for poaching the title...)There's been a fair bit of debate about gigs and promoters elsewhere on LJ today - mostly about a specific incident, but with some discussion of what should be expected/provided, good practice and all that sort of thing.
And thinking about it, there are a few musical and promotery types reading this journal. So...
What advice should be in a FAQ/guide for first time gig promoters?
Or, from the other point of view, for new bands who are about to start playing gigs?
Edit: actually, there seems to be a very decent take on the band's checklist here. Which the gigging thing lyrics indirectly reminded me of... :)
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Re: will they never end?!
Date: 2004-04-16 03:42 am (UTC)guest lists! If the bands have guest list places make sure they provide you with the names in advance and make double sure you have them with you on the day!
Re: will they never end?!
Date: 2004-09-07 02:28 am (UTC)