Making the Transition from Student Programming to a Career
The transition from college to a 9-5 job in the entertainment industry can be daunting. It can be easy to compare ourselves to our peers, causing anxiety if they land a job before we do. How does someone even find a job these days? How do I prepare for what’s next?...
How to Conduct a Security Meeting at a Show
Conducting a security meeting before a show is crucial for ensuring the safety of the artist, volunteers, and the audience. You may have created a security plan on paper ahead of the show, but these key points will help you conduct an effective security meeting...
What is a Gig Bag?
A gig bag is a modest-sized bag filled with items that are frequently needed to perform your role at a show. Your gig bag will contain different items depending on your role as a merch seller, stage manager, sound engineer, or artist. Why bring a gig bag? A gig bag...
How To Run a Meet & Greet
You booked the artist, the advance is well underway, and the artist agreed to a “meet and greet”. Perfect! Everyone is so excited. But how do you run a meet and greet? Meet and greets are all too often AWKWARD for artists. In addition, rough travel schedules can also...
How to Sell Merch at Concerts
Merchandise (more widely known as “merch”) is one of the more popular ways that artists generate revenue, advertise their project / music and connect with their fans. Merch includes everything from stickers to vinyl records, graphic tees, jewelry or hats. It usually...
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