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Booking a Gig - Gig Booking Step by Step for Bands - Music Promo Packages

By Heather McDonald, About.com

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Show Up and Play

Now all you have to do is show up and play a good show. Be professional, treat the promoter and the people at the venue with respect, and if you can't handle drinking all of the rider before going on stage, then for goodness sake, don't do it. If you happen to have an off night, but you have treated people well, most promoters will want to work with you again. If you've given everyone working to put on the show a night of utter chaos and stress, well, then, you'll probably be looking for a new place to play.

Make sure you take full advantage of the audience at the show and promote any releases, new websites, or any other news the band may have. Encourage everyone who enjoyed your set to sign up to your mailing list, so you can let them know when you're playing again.

The following articles will give you some ideas for interacting with people at the venue and promoting your music at the show:

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