Hey Music Mag - Issue 3 - December 2018
Hey you! Feast your eyes on the December issue of Hey Mag. It’s crammed with music news and features from around the world. British singer-songwriter Jess Glynne reveals the truth about fame, Icelandic neo classical genius Olafur Arnalds exudes glacial cool, UAE-based band The Boxtones return to their rock roots, and we get spaced out with Japanese hip-hop producer Shin-Ski. Discover five emerging Chicago acts you need on your radar and how to bag your band a gig. And don’t miss our gift guide for music junkies – full of great present ideas for the audiophile in your life. Get stuck in!
Hey you!
Feast your eyes on the December issue of Hey Mag.
It’s crammed with music news and features from around the world.
British singer-songwriter Jess Glynne reveals the truth about fame, Icelandic neo classical genius Olafur Arnalds exudes glacial cool, UAE-based band The Boxtones return to their rock roots, and we get spaced out with Japanese hip-hop producer Shin-Ski. Discover five emerging Chicago acts you need on your radar and how to bag your band a gig.
And don’t miss our gift guide for music junkies – full of great present ideas for the audiophile in your life.
Get stuck in!
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If you really, really can’t make it<br />
to the venue, email them or get<br />
in touch via social media. Be<br />
professional, be polite and get to the point –<br />
no waffle, just a straight up ‘Hi, we like you,<br />
maybe you’ll like us’ pitch. The bigger you<br />
get, the more your name, previous gigs and<br />
social media profile will work for you and the<br />
less you’ll have to glad-hand promoters and<br />
venues. But in the early days, you’ll have to<br />
do the majority of the heavy-lifting and ask the<br />
questions. Don’t be afraid of rejection.<br />
Don’t ask for the moon on<br />
a stick. Yet. Be humble,<br />
be patient and be aware<br />
that you’re starting out.<br />
Your first gig might be an amazing<br />
opportunity supporting your favourite<br />
band and a record contract falls in<br />
your lap off the back of it. It’s more<br />
likely that you’ll be playing at 6pm<br />
and the sound engineer is the only<br />
one paying attention. Lower your<br />
expectations, bring a smile and enjoy<br />
the first gig however it goes.<br />
Work with<br />
other bands<br />
5 and promoters<br />
to put on your<br />
own night. Round up five<br />
bands to bring along 20<br />
people each and you have<br />
a guaranteed crowd and<br />
support network. Grow<br />
your own series of gigs<br />
and build up brand and<br />
band awareness.<br />
Network, network, network.<br />
Get out and about and meet<br />
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people, be excited about your<br />
band, go to other people’s<br />
gigs and support the local scene. It’s<br />
tiring, but if you’re passionate about<br />
music it shouldn’t feel like work and<br />
you’ll get to meet all the right people.<br />
CHECK OUT<br />
maanamusic.com<br />
To find out more about music promotion,<br />
music marketing, how to promote your<br />
music and PR services, book a chat with<br />
tobie@maanamusic.com<br />
Know your facts and figures. Know the venue<br />
capacity, ask how many times the venue has sold<br />
7 out in recent times. Find out what the backline<br />
consists of and if it includes the services of a sound<br />
engineer. Inquire what rider – if any – you can request and the<br />
number of free tickets or guestlist spots on offer per artist. Get<br />
as much info as possible on the venue, the promoter and what<br />
to expect. Ask who gets the money from ticket and the bar<br />
sales, and if there is a chance to get a slice if you pull in the<br />
numbers. Then get out there and spread the word.<br />
HEYMUSIC.COM<br />
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