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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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How To Improve Your Band Merch Table At Your Next Show

Almost 80 percent of merch sales happen at concerts. Beyond that, merch sales can quietly be a significant income stream for a band. In a world where it takes roughly 5000 streams on Spotify to barely make $20, all forms of income should be…
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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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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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How To Get More Streams For My Band On Spotify or Apple Music

To make it as a musician, you need people to hear you. But how can you reach a broad audience? If you’re trying to figure out how to get more streams for your band on Spotify or Apple Music, we are here to help! In this blog post, we will…
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How To Design A Band Backdrop

Are you looking for a way to improve your band's stage presence and make a lasting impression on your audience? knowing how to design a band backdrop to maximize your stage presence can make a big difference in how your audience receives you. Benefits…
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Flame Retardant Banners in Music Venues

There is a heightened risk of fires in small spaces like clubs and music venues. Therefore, flame retardant materials are required by law to improve fire safety. NorthCoast Banners provides flame retardancy certificates for band banners and…