{"id":86691,"date":"2021-07-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=86691"},"modified":"2022-08-19T17:35:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T16:35:26","slug":"how-to-book-your-first-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-book-your-first-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"How to book a gig \u2013 5 top tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> Want to play your first show? Here are some important things to bear in mind for how to get a music gig whether you&#8217;re a DJ, band, musician or producer.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to book your first gig? As an independent artist, once you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-music-gear-and-brand-sponsorships\/\">written a few songs<\/a> that you feel proud of the natural next step is playing in front of someone other than your cat. But how do you convince venues, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/boneyard-promotions\/\">promoters<\/a> and other bands that you\u2019re worth putting on the bill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a solo <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-successful-music-producer\/\">producer<\/a> or DJ ready to play your first set in front of a club, or wondering how to get a gig as a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/diy-till-we-die-school-disco\/\">band<\/a> itching to play in your local bar, step this way for five tips to help you book your first <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/going-to-gigs-makes-you-live-longer-and-happier-study-finds\/\">gig<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Wait until you\u2019re ready for your first live show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try not to let your enthusiasm run away from you. Don\u2019t rush to book your first live performance until you\u2019ve got a decent set of tracks and remember all your <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-search-on-spotify\/\">lyrics<\/a>, you know your <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/numarks-party-mix-ii-and-party-mix-live\/\">DJ setup<\/a> with your eyes closed, or are gelling as a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/8-new-indie-rock-bands-for-2021\/\">band<\/a>. You only get one chance to make a first impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean everything has to be perfect \u2013 some rough edges on the night are what having personality as a live performer is all about. But going in feeling confident and super prepared will help to smooth out any nervous jitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend some time getting to know the local music scene before trying to book a show. Go to the venues you\u2019d like to play in. Support other <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/finally-a-looper-pedal-that-stays-in-time-with-your-band\/\">bands<\/a> of a similar style, too \u2013 they\u2019re more likely to come out to see you play in return, and could let you open for them another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Start small<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel ready to play a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-theater-hollywood-park\/\">venue<\/a>, consider playing at a house party or busking first. It\u2019s a great way to get experience playing live in front of people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open mics are similarly a way to get a feel for playing a gig, a more anonymous option that will help you grow in confidence \u2013 or let you know what you still need to work on in your songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Know who to contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to book your gig? Time to research. Look into your local bars and clubs that do live music, find out what shows have been put on before. Find out the name of the person who deals with booking acts, so you know who to ask for and address your email or message to. Look online to find local music promoters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Get Gigs - My 5 Tips  | The DIY Musician Guide\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQigadJsY9I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just copy and paste the same <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-email-publications-musician\/\">email<\/a> to everyone. Keep it brief and personal, and put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-effectively-run-your-own-pr-campaign\/\">pack<\/a> of your songs, social media links, and videos of you playing live, even if that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-have-a-better-band-practice\/\">practising<\/a> in your living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Be honest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re contacting a promoter or a pub, remember they\u2019ll have dealt with countless musicians in the past. It\u2019s good to come up with something original to convince them to book you, rather than a generic email. If you know you can pull in a crowd, tell them \u2013 otherwise don\u2019t exaggerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t think of anything that makes you a unique prospect, and can\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll bring a crowd, just be honest \u2013 say why you want to perform there specifically, and send them your music to prove you can play and that you\u2019re a good fit for the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep active on<a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/10-top-tips-for-musicians-using-social-media-2021\/\"> social media<\/a> so that your character and ambition gets across, but don\u2019t worry if your social media follows aren\u2019t as high as you wanted. Promoters know that numbers online aren\u2019t as important as the actual music. After all \u2013 the people who like your Instagram posts will be spread out around the globe, and none of them are guaranteed to show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Your First DJ Gig | The DJ Discussion | Episode 1\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t6P-BlofDFo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Don\u2019t make demands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Realistically for your first performance, you\u2019re not going to be <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-can-a-music-producer-make-money\/\">paid<\/a> much, and most people won\u2019t know who you are. The venue, who no doubt been dealing with music artists for years, will be unimpressed if you start asking to headline the night, including an elaborate light show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat the venue with respect. Speak to them beforehand to ask if there\u2019s any last minute adjustments or <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-music-gear-and-brand-sponsorships\/\">gear<\/a> you don\u2019t need to bring. Turn up on time, don\u2019t get in the way, stick to your time slot, and follow up after the event to thank them for letting you have the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>BONUS TIP: Returning to playing live after the pandemic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many parts of the world, live music has been off the cards for a large portion of the last two years. Playing your first show after pandemic restrictions lift will be a challenge <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/10-self-care-tips-for-musicians-and-producers\/\">even for the most confident artist.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve been playing <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/will-livestreams-replace-live-music\/\">livestreamed shows  <\/a>throughout the year of lockdowns and venue closures, the run up to the gig and the first time stepping out onto a stage will be an adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booked a show? Check with the venue if they have any Covid-safe procedures that you\u2019ll be expected to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that the crowd has been starved of live gigs for as long as you\u2019ve been. That might seem like more pressure \u2013 but arguably, it lowers the bar. They\u2019ll be excited to see music being played for the first time in over a year. Let the atmosphere carry you through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\">Want to get your music online so you can build a fanbase before your first gig? Check out RouteNote. We distribute tracks to streaming services for free so independent artists can get their music online easily and quickly. You can even make some money while you\u2019re at it. Find out more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Want to play your first show? 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