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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Rock Concert Stage

A successful rock concert stage setup starts with a clear stage plot, precise instrument placement, and a dynamic lighting design that fits your music. Add band backdrops to set the scene for your music, and do a thorough soundcheck to ensure…
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5 Tips to Build a Strong Rock Band Stage Presence

To build a strong rock band stage presence, rehearse diligently, watch your favorite performers play live, move around during the show, and enthusiastically connect with the crowd. An energetic performance translates into good vibes! Read…
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5 Concert Banner Ideas to Make Your Favorite Artist Notice You

Funny one-liners, sweet messages, personalized requests, and witty quips are great concert banner ideas to get noticed by your favorite music artist. Read on to discover creative sign ideas for inspiration. Top 5 Concert Sign Ideas to Draw…
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7 Steps to Make Money From Merch

To make money from merch, identify the best items to sell to your target audience, offer limited-edition releases, create amazing designs, and set up an online store to reach fans worldwide. Master the process of selling band merch and running…
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Top Ten Sizes For Band Backdrops And Stage Scrims

Band backdrops come in many sizes. From wide, horizontal stage backdrops, to tall vertical stage banners and large format square backdrops, your band has many choices when choosing a new stage banner or band scrim. You need to consider pricing,…
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Top 7 Band Marketing Strategies to Promote Your Band

The best band marketing strategies include a strong social media presence, valuable connections, a comprehensive website, and custom banners. Discover exactly how to implement my tried-and-true promotional tactics with this comprehensive…
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7 Lessons I Learned When I Started My Touring Band

Every band sees stardom in their future. But the stats for bands that make it to venues with over 3,000 capacity are downright depressing. I'm still going strong in my band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse that we started years ago -…
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How To Start A Band and Go On Tour

If you want to be in a band AND you want to go on tour but don’t know where to begin, you need to start here. Here are some things to consider and some tips I wish I knew when I was first starting my band. Should I Have A Big Band, Small…
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What Original Bands Can Learn From Tribute Bands

Tribute bands have been a staple of the live music scene for more than 30 years, and they are a section of the music industry that is here to stay.  The reason? They do great business in the venues where original bands can struggle to…
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Can You Print Neon Colors On Backdrops? 

When it comes to having banners and printed backdrops made, people often have a dramatic vision in mind that’s full of neon colors, black light paint, glow paint, and all kinds of spectacular metallic effects. While this may look great in…