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How Fast Can I Get A Band Backdrop Printed in 2025?

Your band just got a last minute gig opportunity at a great venue — but there’s one problem. It’s in four days, and you don’t have any marketing materials. You might rip it up on stage, but how will attendees know your name?  A band…
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Your Band Checklist: What You Need to Get Your Group Out There

As a budding musician or band, you have a lot of passion and drive to make it big. But no matter how talented your group is, it takes more than just playing great music to get noticed. To make a name for yourselves in the music industry, you…
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Design Tips to Enhance Your Band's Stage Presence

If you're in a band, then you know that not all gigs are created equal. Some shows are played in dingy bars with barely enough room to swing a cat. Meanwhile, others take place in huge arenas with state-of-the-art production values. No matter…
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What Should You Bring On Your Band Tour? (A Checklist)

As a band, one of the most important things you can do when touring is make sure you have all your essentials to bring on your band tour. Whether you're just starting out or you've been touring for years, it’s smart to have a packing checklist…
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Everything You Should Know About Stage Scrims for 2023

If you're in the market for stage scrims, it's important to know what to look for. Not all stage scrims are created equal. In fact, there are a lot of factors you need to take into account before purchasing them.  Make sure your band is…
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What's the Best Material for Stage Banners and Band Merch?

What's the best material for stage banners and band merch? That's a question that we get asked all the time. And it's a great question!  There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right material for your stage banner…
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How To Buy A Drum Riser Skirt For Your Band

When it comes to making your band look and sound great, one of the most important pieces of stage equipment you need is a drum riser. But if this is your first time designing your set pieces, you may be wondering how to buy a drum riser skirt…
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What You Need to Know to Successfully Promote Your Band Merchandise

What's the best way to promote your band merchandise? How can you ensure that your fans will want to buy it? As a band, you know your fans come first, and you want to be sure to actively engage them and give them the opportunity to represent…
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How To Create A Budget For Your Band

If you are in a band or are thinking of starting a band, then you know that it can be expensive. There are many costs associated with running a band, from recording and marketing expenses to tour costs and more. That's why it is important to…
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10 Bands You Should Watch In 2022

If you're a music lover, then you know that there are always new bands popping up and gaining popularity. It can be hard to keep track of them all, especially if you're not sure which ones are worth your time. That's why we've put together a…