You DON'T need a record deal to make millions!
You can learn everything you need to know about marketing for independent artists, singer songwriters, DJ's, singers and Hip Hop artists here.
Learn how to start building a huge fan base, drive a massive amount of traffic to your website and have your fans eager to purchase your CD's.
[Resource http://www.musicbizcoach.com/?hop=milando]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, sell+your+own+cds
Here is a pod cast for musicians by musicians with advice on how you can get more Gigs, more, fans and more CD sales.
Click here to get the pod cast.
[Resource http://www.musicianscooler.com/]
technorati tags:musician+podcast, indie+musician, independent+musician, sell+you+cd
Have you ever wondered how a top concert promoter would book your show ?
Have you ever watched as a buzz spread for a gig with a band you have never heard of and wondered what their promoter knew about organising a successful show, that you don't ?
Some of Australia's best known venues are available for hire to people just like you. Ever considered putting together a line-up of bands. What about under age nights, genre specific shows, holiday 'theme' shows ?
Well, now you can share in the SECRETS TO PROMOTING A SUCCESSFUL SHOW.In this step-by-step book you will learn how to create a budget, secure a performance contract, make a sponsorship proposal, advertise, learn about public relations and much more.
Click here to learn how you can book your show as a top concert promoter.
[Resource http://www.concertpromotions.net/?hop=milando]
technorati tags:indie+musician, independent+musician, Concert+promoter, Successful+gigs
If you are a musician without a website, I'd strongly advise you to get one ASAP.
You can get yourself a website without parting with a lot of cash and you can even produce a DIY website.
You'll need 3 things:
A Domain Name
A Web Hosting Company
A Web Design
Here is a DIY website model if you don't have the $$ to pay a web designer
Click here for your FREE DIY website design guide.
[Resource http://www.ezau.com/latest/articles/0252.shtml]
technorati tags:diy+websites, free+website+resource, indie+musician, independent, musician
Here's a website with some top 10 style resources. There's a bit of a mix but it's Australian websites and worth a glance.
There are links to sites for guitar TABS, gig guide listings, promoting your band and specialist genre links for Punk, Jazz, Rave & Club, Blues, Indie Pop/Rock/Alternative, musicians and even one for Air guitarists!
The website is called Chart Central.
[Resource http://www.chartcentral.com/Top/Music_and_Artists/Music_Resources/Australian_Music_Resources/]
technorati tags:music+resource, indie, independent, musician
Here is a FREE resource I found which offers tips for small business owners.
If you're thinking that you don't have a small business you may need to take a closer look. Are you an independent musician ? Do you have a website and products to sell ?
The speakers include a copy writing expert, a small business marketing expert, public relations Pro and a successful musician and motivational speaker.
The 4 pod cast interviews each go for around 20minutes. Although they started on Friday 8th September, you can still access the first one here and the second one here.
September 8, 2006
Copy writing: Write Your Own Ticket
September 15, 2006
Marketing Street Warriors
Don't miss the 3rd one on Friday September 22nd which features Mark Romero of Mark Romero Music.
All pod cast interviews are posted every Friday to http://www.10stepmarketingconnection.com/ as well as being featured on iTunes.
[Resource http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/8/prweb430163.htm]
technorati tags:music+marketing, indie+musician
Don't forget to sign up for the 60 minute live teleseminar this Wednesday 20th September.
Learn the secrets on how you can get many gigs week in week out.
Click here to learn more.
[Resource http://www.innerrhythm.org/zonebooking/]
technorati tags:indie+musician, independent, musician, get+more+gigs, successful+music+career
Another social networking site has officially been launched. It's called "MOG" (music blog).
It allows the user to upload standard social networking features, profile pages and MP3 files.
To check it out, click here.
[Resource http://www.marketingvox.com/archives/2006/06/20/music_social_network_mog_launched/index.php]
technorati tags:indie+musician, independent+musician, social+networking
Mozaika are an Australian music duo from Katoomba, NSW. They are a good example of how Internet music marketing can help the indie musician reach many people all over the globe, all from the comfort of you own home.
[Resource http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,20378840%5E15388%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html]
technorati tags:indie+musician, independent+musician, music+marketing, internet+music+marketing
By combining social networking with a high-tech music recommendation system, the Spanish startup may have a hit. Next move: mobile phones. ...
Using a simple concept, MyStrands is a website that installs software on the PC of it's members. This software then keeps track of what music the member buys and listens to and then introduces new music to the member based on patterns of other listeners to similar music.
Indie musicians also check out MyStrandsIndie
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, marketing+music
Brisbane muso's can pick up a free map to more than 30 Brisbane live music venues. The map contains addresses and short descriptions of the types of music you can find at the venue.
The maps will be handed out by Brisbane City Council this Sunday 17th September between 11am and 2pm in the Brunswick Street Mall.
[Resource http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20404640-5003421,00.html]
If you're looking for a complete indie musician gig booking guide for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, take a look at 100 Aussie Gigs where you'll find everything you'll need to organise a gig or tour in the three major east coast cities.
Includes: Venue name, address phone number & website, Style of music suited to each venue, Venue booking procedure and booking contact details, Location guide for each venue, Accommodation, Transport, DIY Distribution, Radio, Press, Promotion and marketing tips, Online resource guide, Printable tour checklist, Printable booking sheet, 10 Step Guide to booking your gig and much more.
Click here to read more.
[Resource http://100aussiegigs.rjfmedia.com/]
technorati tags:indie, indpendent, musician, free+musician+resource, gigs+brisbane+sydney+melbourne, venues+brisbane+sydney+melbourne
Are you a WA band or artist ?
If so, you are invited to submit an application to WAM (West Australian Music Industry) for the 2007 WAMi Festival showcases and the Kiss My WAMi promotional CD and DVD.
WHO: Bands and musicians, all styles
WHEN: By Tuesday October 3rd, 2006
WHERE: Apply online at wam.asn.au or phone for application (08) 9227 7962 (regional WA 1800 007 962)
[Resource http://www.xpressmag.com.au/archives/2006/09/wami_cd_call_ou.php]
technorati tags:indie, idependent, musician, WA+new+music
For most people, hearing a song on the radio is the main way they are introduced to new music.
However, a new website called Pandora.com which was launched eight months ago has an innovative way to expose people to new music they would be unlikely to come across in there day to day music listening habits.
With over 3 million registered users, Pandora.com provides free streaming audio of similar sounding artists that the user selects as liking.
Read the article here.
[Resource http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/wb/xp-81480]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, new+music+exposure,
If you're looking or a guitarist for your band's line up you could be in luck. According to this SydneyMorningHerald article, Australian guitar sales are booming.
Maybe those looking at taking up an instrument should consider an instrument other than the guitar, in order to be 'in demand'.
The guitar player image of that of a young male may not necessarily be so predominant as baby boomers and women take up the guitar in larger numbers.
This trend is reported to have been helped along by a worldwide popular culture trend away from dance music towards guitar bands.
Yes, it seems rock and roll will live on and there will be plenty of axe action to come.
Read the article here.
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, guitar
Jet are asking fans to create their own video which will be played on YouTube on the 2nd October, 2006.
The song is called 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' and you can download it for free from Jet's website www.jetmusic.co.uk.
To read how it works click here.
[Resource http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/jet%20ask%20fans%20to%20make%20music%20videos_1007041]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, jet+music+video
Here is a review I came accross, of an ebook all about becoming an artist tour manager.
The book is called TourDoggSecrets and it gives step-by-step instructions on how to become an artist tour manager.
For a touring musician, a tour manager can be a vital member of the band's entourage. If you don't have the luxury of hiring someone to be a tour manager you can DIY by learning some valuable tricks on managing a successful tour.
[Resource http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/54998/tour_manager_larry_stevensons_tour.html]
technorati tags:indie, artist+tour+manager, independent, musician
Formed in 1983 and still rated as one of the world's most sucessful bands, are the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
They must know something about what it takes to become such a successful band and in this revealing interview I came accross in the N.J - ParamusPost, Flea (bass player for RHCP) reveals the 3 qualities that make the difference between an average band and a top rate group, as well as why they are so important. Flea also talks about his own music style influences and early days of the RHCP.
Read the full article here.
[Resource http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/2006090121350185]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician, red+hot+chili+peppers
Increase your band's exposure. Gigs4All is a US 'musician connection website'.
[Resource http://www.gigs4all.com/bands-get-gigs.php]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician
A new 3 year bachelor degree in Australian Popular Music will be introduced in 2007 at Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
For more information, email lisamitch@ozemail.com.au
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician
Looking for a website to upload your band's profile and songs?
Here's a new Australian site called OzSoundCheck and here's what they say:
...It is a stage for great artists to showcase themselves, be heard and hear what people think.
... allows artists to register, create a profile, upload their mp3 songs,list their gigs and upload their photos.
To sign your band up click here
[Resource http://www.ozsoundcheck.com.au/artist-register.aspx]
technorati tags:indie, independent, musician
